Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:718 Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Path: world!bzs From: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com> Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Sweden Message-ID: <950414131517_76702.1202_CHN54-1@CompuServe.COM> Precedence: bulk Sender: bzs@world.std.com (daemons) Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die Distribution: wstd Date: Fri, 14 Apr 1995 13:15:18 GMT Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 71 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Sweden ============================================================ Sweden - Consular Information Sheet April 13, 1995 Country Description: Sweden is a highly developed stable democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available. Entry Requirements: A passport is required. A tourist or business visa is not required for stays up to three months (the 90-day period begins when entering the Nordic area: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Finland). For further entry requirements for Sweden, travelers can contact the Royal Swedish Embassy at 1501 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005, tel: (202) 467-2600, or the Swedish Consulate General in Los Angeles or New York. Medical Facilities: Medical care is widely available. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers have found that in some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful. Further information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline, tel: (404) 332-4559. Crime Information: Sweden has a low crime rate. Violent crime is rare. Most crimes involve theft of personal property in public areas or burglary of vacant residences. However, travelers, especially those who appear affluent, can become targets of pickpockets and purse snatchers. Over the past year, there have been isolated incidents of violence directed against non-European immigrants. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. U.S. citizens can refer to the Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" for ways to promote a more trouble-free trip. The pamphlet is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs are high, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines. Other information: Driving regulations and signs differ from those in the U.S. Moving violations, especially speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol, are strictly enforced, and fines can be severe. Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy can obtain updated information on travel and security in Sweden. Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Stockholm is located at Strandvagen 101, telephone (46-8) 783-5300, fax (46-8) 660-5879 or 661-1964. No. 95-050 This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated April 28, 1994, to provide the new address of the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL: "http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher: gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories