- Travel Advice
NZ government advice for Sweden
When travelling to Sweden, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Sweden.
The terrorist group Al Qaida has made a specific threat to conduct terrorist attacks across Europe and Sweden shares this threat with the rest of the region. Al Qaida and individuals and groups inspired by their ideology have previously conducted attacks in major cities across Europe and continue to plan attacks.
On 4 October 2010, the Swedish Security Service raised the terrorist threat level for Sweden from low to elevated (level three on a five level scale) in response to a specific terrorism threat. The threat level remains in place.
On 11 December 2010, two explosive devices were detonated in central Stockholm, injuring two bystanders and killing the suspected suicide bomber.
New Zealanders in Sweden are advised to be security conscious at all times, particularly in public places, and stay informed of potential risks to safety and security by monitoring the media and other local information sources.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Sweden should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Sweden are encouraged to
register their details
with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
See our regional advice for Europe
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Contact details are
Street Address
Nybrogatan 11, 3rd floor, 114 39 Stockholm, Sweden
Telephone
+46 8 459 6940
Facsimile
+46 8 459 6959
Email
nzemb.skm@mft.net.nz
Website
www.nzembassy.com/sweden
Office Hours
Mon-Thu 1000-1200 and 1400-1600 hrs and Fri 1000-1200 hrs
