U.S. Embassy in Sweden

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Voting is one of our most fundamental rights as U.S. citizens.  U.S. elections are managed individually by the 50 states, four territories, and the District…

1)  Please be advised that the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.  We will reopen…

1)  Effective March 19, Sweden temporarily banned the entry of all foreign nationals trying to enter Sweden from a country not part of the European Economic…

1)  Please be advised that the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm will be closed on Friday, May 1, in observance of the Swedish holiday “May Day.” …

NOTE: We know a lot of our fellow Americans in Sweden have non-American family, friends, and acquaintances.  Therefore, we’re providing the following visa-related updates for…

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has significantly disrupted the livelihoods of Americans.  In Proclamation 9994 of March 13, 2020 (Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease…

1)  On April 16, Sweden health officials confirmed a total of 12,540 COVID-19 cases and 1,333 related deaths in Sweden.  We ask you all to…

1)  As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, eligible U.S. tax filers may receive Economic Impact Payments of up to…

1)  United Airlines has informed the Embassy that its seasonal flights between Stockholm and Newark have been canceled for the 2020 season (May-Sept).  Other commercial…

1)     Questions and answers from Ambassador Howery’s Virtual Town Hall should be accessible on the Embassy’s  website .  Since we received so many questions, there’s a Part…

Dear Fellow American in Sweden: I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you who joined us for today’s Virtual Town Hall with…

1)  The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) provides support and guidance for Service members, their families and U.S. citizens overseas who wish to participate in…

1)  “Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel” – What does it mean? The Embassy continues to receive inquiries on the updated Global…

1)  Congress has passed and the President has signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide emergency assistance for individuals, families, and businesses…

1)  As of April 1, SAS has temporarily suspended direct flights from Stockholm (ARN) to Newark Liberty International (EWR). The next available direct flight is…

1)  Following up on his March 27th message to U.S. citizens , Ambassador Ken Howery will be hosting a virtual town hall for U.S. citizens…

1) Effective Sunday, March 29, Sweden banned public gatherings of more than 50 people to stem the spread of COVID-19; violators of the ban are…

My Fellow Americans: As these past few weeks have shown, we’re entering unfamiliar territory.  While we’ve dealt with viruses in the past (e.g., SARS, H1N1,…