🇸🇪 Is Sweden safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Sweden: 80 diplomatic missions from 80 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Sweden
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Spanish citizens can enter Sweden with a national ID card or passport — both must be valid
- Sweden has had border identity checks at land crossings since January 2016, mainly in Skåne, Västra Götaland ports and the Öresund Bridge
- Emergency number in Sweden is 112
- No reciprocal free healthcare agreement exists between Sweden and Spain — travel insurance or European Health Card is essential
Risk areas and situations
- Official terrorism alert level is 3 out of 5
Local laws and customs
- Swedish law strictly bans photographing, filming, drawing or flying drones over 'protected objects' — marked with yellow signs
- Violating the protected-installations rule can lead to police intervention, arrest or criminal penalties including imprisonment
Health
- No bilateral healthcare agreement between Sweden and Spain — obtain a European Health Card or private medical travel insurance
- Call 112 for any emergency services in Sweden
Emergency numbers in Sweden
Embassies and consulates in Sweden
80 diplomatic missions from 80 countries, across 13 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Stockholm Municipality |
| 🇦🇫 Afghanistan | 1 | Nacka Municipality |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | 1 | Lidingö |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | 1 | Stockholm |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | 1 | Stockholm |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Stockholm |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | Stockholm |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Stockholm |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 1 | Stockholm |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 1 | Stockholm |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Stockholm |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 1 | Stockholm |
…and 68 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Sweden is Swedish. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Swedish, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sweden safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Sweden is 1.5/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Sweden?
The general emergency number in Sweden is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Sweden?
Telcomia tracks 80 diplomatic missions from 80 countries in Sweden, across 13 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.