UK, remember your settings and improve government services. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time. You have rejected additional cookies. There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets.
Stay aware of your surroundings at all times. UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad. The authorities in Sweden have successfully disrupted a number of planned attacks and made a number of arrests. Demonstrations in Sweden are usually peaceful. Avoid demonstrations wherever possible and follow the advice of the local authorities.
Take particular care of your belongings in major cities as pickpockets often target tourists for passports and cash. Violent crime does occur. There are heavy punishments for importing illegal drugs.
There is zero tolerance towards drugs; even petty drug use will lead to a penalty. Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Sweden. The guide lists driving regulations and other legal requirements you need to be aware of. Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience and a minimum age. During winter, snow and ice on the roads cause accidents daily. From 1 December to 31 March, and any other times designated by the police, all vehicles must have winter tyres.
Parts of Sweden are in the Arctic Circle, including some very remote areas of land. Emergency medical assistance and search and rescue are limited in these areas. See Arctic travel safety advice. To help us improve GOV. Please fill in this survey opens in a new tab. Cookies on GOV. UK We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
