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Message to U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information (January 3, 2018)

On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel Advisory ...

By U.S. Mission Sweden | 3 January, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages

European Travel Alert (November 17, 2017)

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the ...

By U.S. Mission Sweden | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages

Proof of Residence Outside The United States

The text on this page relates to documentation required when requesting a Social Security Number (SSN) for yourself or your child over the age of 12 years. It is very rare for someone who was born in the U.S. not to have been assigned a Social Security Number. The most common reason for such an ...

By U.S. Mission Sweden | 5 October, 2017 | Topics: U.S. Citizen Services

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations Planned in Gothenburg Saturday, September 30, 2017

U.S. Embassy Stockholm informs U.S. citizens that several marches are planned for September 30 in Gothenburg. Counter demonstrations are also expected there. Past demonstrations involving these groups have turned violent. Embassy Stockholm urges U.S. citizens to avoid these areas during September 30, as outlined below. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and ...

By U.S. Mission Sweden | 28 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages

European Travel Alert (September 1, 2017)

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This travel alert expires on November 30, 2017. Recent, widely reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have ...

By U.S. Mission Sweden | 1 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages

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