Blekinge
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Panorama
Nivel de alertaSin restricción general de viajeConsejos oficiales actualizados el 11 de agosto de 2026 (FCDO)
4ofertas abiertas
1organizaciones que contratan
1hechos violentos en 3 meses
1muertes (estimación)
Para preparar una misión o un nuevo puesto: lo esencial del contexto, región por región. Este briefing no sustituye el briefing de seguridad de su organización a la llegada.
Situación sociopolítica y económica
Historia y contexto
Como potencia militar durante el siglo XVII, Suecia mantuvo una política de no alineación militar hasta que solicitó su adhesión a la OTAN en 2022. Suecia no ha participado en ninguna guerra durante dos siglos. Estocolmo conservó una neutralidad armada en ambas guerras mundiales. Desde entonces, Suecia ha seguido una fórmula económica exitosa, que consiste en un sistema capitalista combinado con importantes elementos de bienestar social. Suecia se unió a la UE en 1995, pero la población rechazó la adopción del euro en un referéndum celebrado en 2003. La proporción de habitantes de Suecia nacidos en el extranjero aumentó del 11,3 % en 2000 al 20 % en 2022.
Régimen político
monarquía constitucional parlamentaria
Situación política
Traducción en curso: texto oficial en inglés.
Demonstrations in Sweden are usually peaceful. Avoid demonstrations wherever possible and follow the advice of the local authorities.
Grupos étnicos, idiomas, religiones
Grupos étnicos
sueca 79,6 %, siria 1,9 %, iraquí 1,4 %, finlandesa 1,3 %, otras 15,8 % (est. 2022)
Idiomas
sueco (oficial)
Religiones
Iglesia de Suecia (luterana) 53,9 %, otras (incluidas la católica romana, la ortodoxa, la bautista, la musulmana, la judía y la budista) 8,9 %, ninguna o no especificada 37,2 % (est. 2021)
Perfiles de país: The World Factbook (CIA), dominio público, última edición (2025-2026); traducción de Humanitaires Jobs.
Economía y sociedad
Panorama económico
economía de ingresos altos, la mayor de los países nórdicos; miembro de la UE, pero no utiliza el euro; orientada a la exportación, con el sector del automóvil, la electrónica, la maquinaria y la farmacéutica como principales motores; muy bien posicionada en competitividad, inversión en I+D y gobernanza; recuperación, con descenso de la inflación y crecimiento de los salarios reales, equilibrada por riesgos derivados de la incertidumbre comercial
10,6 MPoblación2025
89,1 %Población urbana2025
63.133 US$PIB por habitante2025
1,5 %Crecimiento del PIB2025
0,7 %Inflación2025
0,8 %Pobreza extrema (línea internacional)2023
8,7 %Desempleo2025
95,8 %Usuarios de Internet2025
100 %Acceso a la electricidad2024
Refugiados y desplazados
144.116refugiados acogidos2025
4661solicitantes de asilo2025
323refugiados y solicitantes de asilo originarios del país2025
5838apátridas2025
Indicadores: Banco Mundial (CC BY 4.0); refugiados y desplazados: ACNUR, Refugee Data Finder. Último año disponible para cada cifra.
Portadores de armas
Fuerzas armadas y de seguridad
Fuerzas Armadas Suecas (Försvarsmakten): Ejército de Tierra, Armada, Fuerza Aérea, Guardia de Defensa Territorial (202)
Grupos terroristas designados
Estado Islámico de Irak y ash-Sham (ISIS)
Lista informativa, que debe completarse con el análisis de seguridad de su organización y de los foros de seguridad de ONG.
Advertencias oficiales
Consejos del Gobierno británico (FCDO) a los viajeros. Algunas indicaciones se dirigen a ciudadanos británicos; siga siempre las de su organización.
Traducción en curso: texto oficial en inglés.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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Seguridad reciente
Eventos de violencia organizada registrados por UCDP, julio – septiembre de 2026.
Por mes: julio 1 · agosto 0 · septiembre 0
| Región | Eventos | Muertes | Civiles | Tendencia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skåne län | 1 | 1 | 0 | nuevo |
Seguridad
Traducción en curso: texto oficial en inglés.
Terrorism
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 and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.
Terrorism in Sweden
Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Sweden.
Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by foreign nationals.
The authorities in Sweden have successfully disrupted a number of planned attacks and made a number of arrests.
Political demonstrations
Demonstrations in Sweden are usually peaceful. Avoid demonstrations wherever possible and follow the advice of the local authorities.
Crime
Protecting your belongings
Take particular care of your belongings in major cities as pickpockets often target tourists for passports and cash.
Violent crime does occur. Gang-related crime, including knife crime, shootings and explosions, has been reported in Malmö, Stockholm and Gothenburg.
Laws and cultural differences
Paying for sex is illegal, from 1 July 2025 this will also include the purchase of sexual acts online
Physical punishment of children is illegal.
Illegal drugs
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, are strictly prohibited, even in small quantities. Severe penalties apply for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through airports. You should expect long jail sentences of up to 10 years and heavy fines.
Airports in Sweden have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Sweden. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Transport risks
Road travel
If you are planning to drive in Sweden, see information on driving abroad and check the rules of the road in the RAC’s Sweden guide. The guide lists driving regulations and other legal requirements you need to be aware of.
You need a UK driving licence to drive in Sweden. Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience and a minimum age.
If you are visiting Sweden, you may be able to use your Blue Badge in some circumstances. Check local parking rules.
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.
Extreme weather and natural disasters
Arctic travel
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.
Salud
Indicadores de salud
84,1añosEsperanza de vida2024
2,4por 1.000 nacidos vivosMortalidad de menores de 5 años2024
4por 100.000 nacidos vivosMortalidad materna2023
4,41por 1.000 habitantesMédicos2021
99,8 %Acceso básico a agua potable2024
Riesgos sanitarios y precauciones (consejos oficiales)
Traducción en curso: texto oficial en inglés.
Before you travel check that:
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
- you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Emergency medical number
Dial 112 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
If you’re visiting remote areas, consider how easily you will be able to access emergency services.
Vaccine recommendations and health risks
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
- check the latest vaccine recommendations for Sweden
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page
See what health risks you’ll face in Sweden, including:
- biting insects and ticks
- mpox – also see Sweden’s Public Health Authority website which includes updates on mpox
Medication
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
Healthcare in Sweden
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Sweden where some staff will speak English.
Health insurance cards
To get medically necessary state healthcare in Sweden, you need a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
The NHS’s getting healthcare abroad webpage has details about:
- how to apply for a GHIC
- how to get temporary cover if you lose your card or it does not arrive in time
- who qualifies for a new EHIC instead of a GHIC
- what treatment counts as medically necessary
A GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. You may have costs your GHIC or EHIC does not cover, including:
- changes to travel and accommodation bookings
- additional standard costs for treatment
- medical repatriation to the UK
- treatment that is ruled non-urgent
- private healthcare
- private clinics
There is also guidance on healthcare if you’re living in Sweden.
Travel and mental health
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro.
Entrada y visados
Para otras nacionalidades:
- Sin visado (68): Albania, Alemania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Bélgica, Bosnia y Herzegovina, Brasil, Bulgaria, Canadá, Chequia, Chile, Chipre, Colombia, Corea del Sur, Costa Rica, Croacia, Dinamarca, El Salvador, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Eslovaquia, España, Estados Unidos, Finlandia, Francia, Georgia, Grecia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungría, Irlanda, Islas Salomón, Israel, Italia, Japón, Kiribati, Kosovo, Luxemburgo, Macedonia del Norte, Malasia, Mauricio, México, Moldavia, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Noruega, Nueva Zelanda, Países Bajos, Panamá, Paraguay, Perú, Polonia, Portugal, Reino Unido, Rumanía, Samoa, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapur, Suiza, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad y Tobago, Ucrania, Uruguay, Venezuela
- Visado que se solicita en la embajada antes del viaje (103): Afganistán, Angola, Arabia Saudí, Argelia, Armenia, Azerbaiyán, Bangladés, Baréin, Benín, Bielorrusia, Bolivia, Botsuana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bután, Cabo Verde, Camboya, Camerún, Catar, Chad, China, Comoras, Congo, Corea del Norte, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Ecuador, Egipto, Eritrea, Esuatini, Etiopía, Filipinas, Fiyi, Gabón, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Ecuatorial, Guinea-Bisáu, Guyana, Haití, India, Indonesia, Irak, Irán, Jamaica, Jordania, Kazajistán, Kenia, Kirguistán, Kuwait, Laos, Lesoto, Líbano, Liberia, Libia, Madagascar, Malaui, Maldivas, Mali, Marruecos, Mauritania, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Níger, Nigeria, Omán, Pakistán, Palestina, Papúa Nueva Guinea, República Centroafricana, República Democrática del Congo, República Dominicana, Ruanda, Rusia, Santo Tomé y Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leona, Siria, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudáfrica, Sudán, Sudán del Sur, Surinam, Tailandia, Tanzania, Tayikistán, Togo, Túnez, Turkmenistán, Turquía, Uganda, Uzbekistán, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, Yibuti, Zambia, Zimbabue
Passport Index Data (passportindex.org), licencia MIT. Indicativo, para una estancia turística; verifique siempre con la embajada o el consulado. (17 de febrero de 2026)
Visado de trabajo y permiso humanitario
- Un visado de turista no permite trabajar: su organización suele solicitar un visado de trabajo o de misión, con carta de invitación y el registro de la ONG ante las autoridades.
- Suele tardar varias semanas: tenga listos pasaporte válido al menos 6 meses, fotos, diplomas, contrato y certificado internacional de vacunación.
- El personal de Naciones Unidas viaja con el laissez-passer y un visado oficial solicitado por la agencia.
Requisitos de entrada detallados (FCDO, para viajeros británicos)
Traducción en curso: texto oficial en inglés.
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Sweden set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Swedish Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
Sweden follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must:
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have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago, making it invalid for entry to the Schengen area
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have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue)
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
Visa requirements
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Sweden, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:
- as a tourist
- to visit family or friends
- to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events
- for short-term studies or training
The requirements for working in Sweden are different.
If you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day visa-free limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.
At Swedish border control, you may also need to:
- show a return or onward ticket
- show proof of your accommodation, for example, a hotel booking
- show proof of your travel insurance
- prove that you have enough money for your stay
Staying longer than 90 days in a 180-day period
To stay longer, you must meet the Swedish government’s entry requirements. Check which type of visa or work permit you need with the Swedish Embassy in the UK.
If you stay in Sweden with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.
See entry processes if you live in Sweden.
Border controls on arrival from Denmark and Germany
Border controls are in place in Sweden for people travelling from Denmark via the Öresund crossing and arriving on ferries from Denmark and Germany.
New Schengen entry requirements
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area.
This means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. There is no cost for EES registration.
On your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before proceeding to the immigration desk. Follow directions from your travel operator or the staff at your port of entry. You may also need to provide either your fingerprint or photo when you leave the Schengen area. Children aged 11 or younger will not have their fingerprints scanned but can be required to have their photo taken.
You do not need to take any action before you arrive at the border on entry to the Schengen area, but EES may take each passenger extra time to complete so be prepared to wait longer than usual at the border and to allow more time for immigration controls when you depart the Schengen area. If you are departing the Schengen area by plane, allow extra time to reach your departure gate as EES checks may take place before boarding.
EES is replacing the previous system of manually stamping passports when visitors arrive in the Schengen area for short stays. You may be asked to input biometric details every time you enter or exit.
If you enter the Schengen area through the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or Eurostar at St Pancras International, any information will be taken at the border before you leave the UK.
Your digital EES record is valid for 3 years.
Read more information on the EU Entry/Exit System and to understand which countries are in the Schengen area.
If you are long-term resident in a Schengen country, you are exempt from EES in all Schengen countries. The full list of EES exemptions is on the EU’s official Travel Europe website.
If you believe you have been incorrectly entered into EES or your record of time spent in the Schengen area is incorrect, approach border officials when you next cross the Schengen border and request a correction. If you are exempt, carry documentation confirming your status. If you believe your time spent in the Schengen area has been recorded incorrectly, raise this with border officials and be prepared to provide supporting evidence if requested.
Travelling with children
Carry a letter of consent from the parent or guardian of children aged 17 and under who are travelling with you.
Vaccine requirements
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Sweden guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods that you can take into and out of Sweden. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Taking food and drink into Sweden
You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons.
Taking money into Sweden
Declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 euros or more. You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it in with you. If you do not, your money could be seized when you leave.
Many shops, cafes and restaurants do not accept cash, so make sure you have a debit or credit card with you.
Coordinación humanitaria
Antes de llegar, inscríbase en las coordinaciones: comparten alertas, reuniones de los clusters y contactos útiles.
Clusters: salud, nutrición, protección, WASH (agua, saneamiento e higiene), seguridad alimentaria, alojamiento, educación, logística, telecomunicaciones de emergencia y CCCM. OCHA publica sus reuniones y contactos en cada país donde están activados.
Los humanitarios sobre el terreno
Organizaciones que contratan en el país, según las ofertas abiertas del sitio:
Ver las ofertas en SueciaLicitaciones ↗Formarse en seguridad sobre el terreno
Fichas por región
Violencia de los últimos 3 meses, ofertas de empleo y pasajes de los consejos oficiales que citan la región.
Dalarna
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Gävleborg
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Gotland
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Halland
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Jämtland
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Jönköping
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Kalmar
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Kronoberg
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Norrbotten
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Orebro
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Östergötland
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Skåne
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Södermanland
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Stockholm
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Uppsala
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Värmland
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Västerbotten
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Västernorrland
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Västmanland
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Västra Götaland
Ninguna violencia organizada registrada en el periodo.
Lista de llegada
- Antes de salir: lea el plan de seguridad del país y los procedimientos (SOP) de su organización.
- Compruebe su seguro de salud, repatriación y evacuación para este país, incluidas las zonas de conflicto.
- Vacunas y prevención: fiebre amarilla, paludismo y otros riesgos, con un centro de medicina del viajero.
- Documentos: pasaporte válido al menos 6 meses, visado o permiso, copias en papel y digitales, fotos de identidad.
- Al llegar: briefing con el punto focal de seguridad, registro de sus datos de contacto, lista de contactos de emergencia.
- Comunicaciones: teléfono local, radio o teléfono satelital, indicativo de llamada y procedimiento de check-in.
- Desplazamientos: reglas de movimiento, toque de queda, zonas prohibidas, autorizaciones de misión y convoyes.
- Plan de contingencia: puntos de reunión, hibernación, reubicación, evacuación y mochila de emergencia lista.
- Salud en el terreno: centros médicos de referencia, botiquín, agua potable.
- Cultura: vestimenta, saludos, fotos (pida siempre permiso, evite lugares sensibles), relación con las autoridades.
- Coordinación: foro de ONG, reuniones de los clusters, acceso humanitario y coordinación cívico-militar.
- Bienestar: descanso, gestión del estrés, apoyo psicosocial ofrecido por su organización.
Fuentes y advertencia
Este briefing reúne información pública para preparar una misión. No sustituye el análisis de seguridad de su organización, las indicaciones de su punto focal de seguridad ni a las autoridades del país.
- Consejos a los viajeros: FCDO, GOV.UK, contiene información del sector público publicada bajo la Open Government Licence v3.0; traducción y maquetación de Humanitaires Jobs, sin vínculo con el Gobierno británico.
- Violencia: UCDP Candidate Events Dataset v26.0.9, Universidad de Uppsala, licencia CC BY 4.0; datos provisionales, cifras por país y región calculadas por Humanitaires Jobs.
- Visados: Passport Index Data, licencia MIT.
- Indicadores: Banco Mundial (CC BY 4.0); refugiados y desplazados: ACNUR, Refugee Data Finder. Último año disponible para cada cifra.
- Perfiles de país: The World Factbook (CIA), dominio público, última edición (2025-2026); traducción de Humanitaires Jobs.