From: owner-travel-advisories Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Sweden Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 15:00:45 GMT Organization: The World, Public Access Internet, Brookline, MA Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:1600 Path: world!leao Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Message-ID: <199801271003_MC2-30D2-9C7F@compuserve.com> Content-Disposition: inline Precedence: bulk Sender: "U.S. Department of State" <76702.1202@compuserve.com> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Mime-Version: 1.0 Distribution: wstd Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 78 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Sweden ============================================================ Sweden - Consular Information Sheet January 26, 1998 Country Description: Sweden is a highly developed, stable democracy with a modern economy. Entry Requirements: A valid passport is required. Tourist and business travelers do not need visas for stays of less than 90 days in any six month period. For further information on 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 New York at tel. (212) 751-5900. Medical Facilities: Although medical care is widely available in Sweden, U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. The Medicare/Medicaid program does not provide payment for medical services 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 and Prevention's international travelers hotline, tel. (404) 332-4559, or visit the CDC home page on the Internet at http://www.cdc.gov. Crime Information: Sweden has a relatively low crime rate, and violent crimes are uncommon, although increasing. Most crimes involve theft of personal property in public areas or burglary from cars or residences. However, travelers, especially those who appear affluent, can become targets of pickpockets and purse snatchers. Hotel breakfast rooms and lobbies, in particular, attract professional, well-dressed thieves who blend in with guests. 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. Road Conditions/Traffic Safety: Swedish highways and secondary roads are of high quality, although outside of major cities they often narrow to two lanes with a wide shoulder. Slower cars are expected to move into the shoulder to allow faster cars to pass. Use of seat belts is mandatory, and children under seven are required to be in approved child or booster seats. A valid U.S. driver's license may be used while visiting. The maximum speed limit in Sweden is 110 kilometers per hour. Moving violations, especially speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol, are strictly enforced and fines can be severe. 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 in Sweden are high, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines. Registration/Embassy Location: U.S. citizens may register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy and obtain updated information on travel and security in Sweden. The U.S. Embassy in Stockholm is located at Strandvagen 101, tel. (46) (8) 783-5300. No. 98-10 This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated March 26, 1996, to add information on road conditions/traffic safety and Internet addresses, and to update the information on crime, medical facilities, and entry requirements. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 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