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Exercise a high degree of caution
Exercise a high degree of caution in Sweden due to the threat of terrorism.
Sweden
Sweden’s landscape weaves together archipelagos, forests, and lakes, with Stockholm and Gothenburg at the heart of cultural life.
Overview
Swedish language and krona unite a country known for its right to roam, from urban Nobel prestige to quiet islands and Lapland’s northern lights. Regional contrasts run deep, with city sophistication balanced by deep-rooted traditions and access to nature.
At a glance
Languages
- Swedish(Official)
- Finnish(Recognized)
- Yiddish(Recognized)
- English(Widespread)
Population10,592,686
CurrencySwedish Krone (SEK)
1 SEK = 0.1035 USD
1 USD = 9.6660 SEK
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerStronger local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for EU Blue Card, Work (Employer-Sponsored), Family Reunification, and 1 more.
EU Blue Card
European Commission Immigration Portal EU Blue Card route for highly qualified non-EU workers in Sweden.
- Employer-sponsored only
- Path to residency
Work (Employer-Sponsored)
- Employed Worker Residence Permit
European Commission Immigration Portal route for non-EU citizens who want to work in Sweden as employed workers.
- Employer-sponsored only
- Path to residency
Family Reunification
European Commission Immigration Portal family reunification route for eligible non-EU family members joining a sponsor in Sweden.
Self-Employment
- Self-Employed Worker Residence Permit
European Commission Immigration Portal route for non-EU citizens who want to work in Sweden as self-employed workers.
- Limited work rights
- Path to residency
Languages
- Swedish(Official)
- Finnish(Recognized)
- Yiddish(Recognized)
- English(Widespread)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Sweden.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for Sweden. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.
United States
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Sweden due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Sweden. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.
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