A valid passport is required. Tourist and business travelers do not need visas for stays of less than 90 days in any six month period. For further information on entry requirements for Sweden, travelers can contact the Royal Swedish Embassy at 1501 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005, tel. Travelers have found that in some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful. Further information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's international travelers hotline, tel.
Most crimes involve theft of personal property in public areas or burglary from cars or residences.
However, travelers, especially those who appear affluent, can become targets of pickpockets and purse snatchers. Hotel breakfast rooms and lobbies, in particular, attract professional, well-dressed thieves who blend in with guests. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The pamphlet is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Swedish highways and secondary roads are of high quality, although outside of major cities they often narrow to two lanes with a wide shoulder.