SWEDEN

Passport and/or Visa Requirements: For information on entry requirements for Sweden, travelers can contact the Royal Swedish Embassy at 1501 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005, tel: (202) 467-2600, or the Swedish Consulates in Los Angeles or New York.

Medical Facilities: Medical care is widely available, U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. 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: (404) 332-4559.

Travel Warnings, Advisories and Areas of Instability: Sweden has a low crime rate. Violent crime is relatively uncommon. Most crimes involve theft of personal property in public areas or burglary of vacant residences. However, travelers, especially those who appear affluent, can become targets of pickpockets and purse snatchers. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. U.S. citizens can refer to the Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" for ways to promote a more trouble-free trip. The pamphlet is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs are high, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.

Other Information: Moving violations, especially speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol, are strictly enforced and fines can be severe.

Registration and Embassy Location: U.S. citizens may register at the Consular Section of the Embassy and obtain updated information on travel and security in Sweden. The U.S. Embassy in Stockholm is located at Strandvagen 101, telephone (468) 783-5300.