Questions tagged [sweden]
A large country in Scandinavia which has Stockholm as its capital. It shares land borders with Norway and Finland.
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When does Scandinavian Mountains Airport open?
I remember drawing Sälen Trysil Airport on Google Maps back when it was called that, but since then the airport (then an airstrip) has been converted into an international airport. When does it open ...
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Do you need an IDP for Lebanese drivers licenses in Sweden?
The Lebanese drivers license is in Arabic and French, and the Swedish passport is in Swedish, English and French. French is a 3rd language of many Swedes and our king is French.
Do you need an IDP ...
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How to use a hotel voucher on a charter trip?
I and a friend decided to book a charter/package trip with flight, hotel and transfer included. I've only booked the cheap flight seats from these company for like 20€/return and this is my first ...
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Airport transfer from Stockholm-Arlanda to the central station [duplicate]
My flight to stockholm Arlanda (ARN) lands at 00:40. I booked a transfert from the airport to my hotel:
Stockholm Arlanda --> Flygbussarna Kista --> Central station
I would like to know if transport ...
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Does Swedish airport security check your phone?
One has heard of countries where you should remove the PIN code of your phone when passing through airport security. Does this also apply to Sweden?
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Can I buy SL Access card with Credit Card?
As sweden is 'cashless', I am wondering if I can avoid currency exchanges altogether by purchasing (and topping up) the SL access card with my credit card. Is it possible? Or should I fetch some cash ...
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Why is the Vasa Museum in Stockholm so Popular?
I am planning a short trip to northern Europe (time is scarce), and have 2 days for Stockholm. I probably have time for just one museum, and the Vasa Museum is by far the #1 most recommended museum in ...
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Do we require a transit visa for a connecting flight in Sweden? [duplicate]
I'm an Indian citizen and I'm travelling from London to India through a connecting flight in Stockholm, Sweden. Do I need to have a Transit Sweden visa to catch my connecting flight?
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Can I travel to Sweden from Denmark for a day with a single entry visa then head back to Denmark without any issues?
I am very new to this so please forgive me if I make any errors in stating my case.
I recently received my Schengen type C Visa from Denmark. My wife and I along with some friends will be staying ...
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Chile to Sweden without a visa
Okay so I've been to Chile a few times and there have never been a problem, I simply go there, fill a paper out on the plane there, get some kind of small receipt/paper that I can stay for 90 days ...
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Can I fly between Sweden and Germany without an ID card? [duplicate]
I'll be flying from Sweden to Germany, and back, so within the Schengen area. Only problem is that the only form of ID I have is an expired national identity card from Sweden. I am a Swedish citizen.
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Do I need an IDP in Sweden?
I'm a 23 old guy from Saudi Arabia, I will be in Sweden this August, I'm looking to rent a car from Malmo to go to Denmark, anyhow my friend says that since my Saudi license is in English I won't need ...
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What happens if a person is deported to a country that previously refused asylum? [closed]
What will happen in the following scenario:
You seek asylum at a European country
Rejected
Travel to another country
Seek asylum
Based on the concept of first country of asylum, you get caught and ...
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Customs and immigration on a USA-UK-Sweden flight itinerary
I will be flying from Tampa, laying over in London (Gatwick airport), then on my way to Sweden (Arlanda airport). I was wondering what to expect regarding Customs and Immigration.
I will be flying ...
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How do I spend money in Sweden and Denmark? [duplicate]
I will be visiting Stockholm, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark for holidays in a couple weeks. I live in the US and have a Bank of America bank account and debit card.
I will be spending money in ...
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Minor traveling without parents from USA to Sweden
My 15 year old daughter will be visiting Sweden and Denmark in July accompanied by her grandparents. Airlines is SAS. Does she need a minor authorization travel document?
I thought it would be a good ...
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Schengen tourist visa submitted to wrong country?
Background:
I am going to Sweden this summer to take part in an art competition. I have an invitation letter from the organizer in Sweden, plus my main purpose of going to the Schengen area is to be ...
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Can I travel around Europe with an Australian refugee travel document?
I have an Australian travel document for refugees. Do I need a visa to travel to Germany? From there, will I be able to travel to Sweden by train?
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Northern Sweden temperatures during summer? [duplicate]
I'm planning to visit Luleå in July. I would like to ask what are the typical temperatures during night and day time in that month ? Should I take a thick jacket with a cap, or would a light jacket be ...
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Time needed to board Sandefjord-Stromstad ferry on foot
I am taking a ferry (Color Line, MS Color Viking) from Sandefjord (Norway) to Stromstad (Sweden). We will be two people with no car and minimal luggage (we arrive to Sandefjord Torp airport with hand ...
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Medical attendant visa for Sweden
My sister is suffering for a medical condition which requires immense moral and physical support. She got ill while she was in Pakistan whereas her home is in Sweden. Now she has been declared fit to ...
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Is NOC required from current employer for business Schengen visa to Sweden for interview
I am an Indian citizen and I will be traveling to Sweden to give an interview. The interviewing organisation has provided me with an invitation letter stating my purpose of travel and that they will ...
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Business Invitation Date only 8 days before Visa Submission
I have an interview invitation in one of the companies in Sweden, however, the visa submission is just 8 days before the invitation date. And based on the visa website, it takes around 15 days for ...
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Passport validity rule for US citizen on short Sweden/Schengen visit?
I live in Sweden; I have an American friend, currently studying in the UK, who had planned to visit this weekend (returning to the UK directly afterwards).
Unfortunately, she noticed this week that ...
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VAT refund for a conference ticket in Sweden
I've purchased a conference ticket online for 6500 SEK (including VAT). The conference will take place in Sweden.
As a non-EU resident, can I refund VAT from this purchase? Either online or visiting ...
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3 time Schengen visa denial- having Sweden Personnumer [duplicate]
I have been rejected from Schengen Area 3 time in last 1.5 year( first from spain and the next 2 times from France) ,All with the reason they were not satisfied me to leave Schengen area.
In 2013 I ...
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I will be going to Sweden for business. Can I visit London from Sweden and how much will a UK visa cost? [closed]
I reside in India, but will be going to Sweden for business purposes. Can I visit London by applying for a visa from Sweden?
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How did Malmö and Copenhagen connect before the Öresund Bridge?
I can't find any information on how Malmö and Copenhagen were connected (and who the operator was) before the Öresund Bridge was inaugurated.
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I'm have a refugee passport & document from Sweden - what Canadian visa do I need [duplicate]
I would like to travel to Canada for a holiday. I'm holding a refugee passport and other documents from Sweden, and it is permanent. I don't know what type of application I need to apply for?
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Sweden tourist or visiting a friend visa
I planning on going to Sweden and I am not sure which visa type should I apply to; tourist or visiting a friend.
I will be going to Stockholm and I will be meeting a friend, there we will go on the ...
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Returning to Sweden after a 90 day visist [duplicate]
I returned from Sweden 11/20/18 after a 90 day visit there. When can I return to Sweden for 30 days?
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EU citizen hosting a US citizen in Sweden
I'm an EU citizen (non-Swedish) who currently lives in Sweden. I'd like to host my friend (US citizen) who wants to visit me in Sweden. So what are the requirements that I should fulfill? My friend ...
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Am I banned after 9 month overstay in Sweden? [closed]
I just want know about the penalties for overstay in Sweden.
I start traveling to Sweden from 2014 using six months residence permit. I always returned to India before my visa expired. After 3 ...
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Penalty for accidentally overstaying in Sweden by 1 day? (US citizen) [duplicate]
I stay 90 days in/90 days out of Sweden on a consistent basis to be with my fiance as much as possible while he finishes his studies (only 1 1/2 years left now, thank god!) We have been doing this ...
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Can I follow where the ferry between Vaasa and Uumaja (Vasa and Umeå) is?
The ferry from Vaasa to Uumaja has turned back due to bad weather. Is there a way of following where it is, expected arrival time and other such information?
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Will I need to go through immigration when flying from Sweden to Finland?
I will be in Stockholm in January and I'm thinking of taking a flight to Rovaniemi, Finland while I'm there.
I know I will have to go through immigration to get into Sweden. But, since I'm already in ...
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Port of entry for Schengen Long Stay Student Visa [closed]
I have a query regarding my long stay student visa. I am going to apply for my long stay student visa for france from a non-eu country but I wish to enter Sweden first and stay for 10 days with a ...
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Is appearance important at the border?
I hold a Swedish passport and I plan to travel to the UK this month and then to Canada within the next three months.
I have a type of personality preferring old clothing and high-time not shaving ...
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Things to see in the North Sweden in November [closed]
I'm going to visit Sweden in two weeks, landing in Arlanda (Stockholm). I'm renting a car and was thinking of spending the first weekend driving around and seeing its natural beauty. I have lived ...
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Can a Swedish citizen on government benefits invite a person to stay with them?
I'm a Swedish citizen living in a flat rent is paid by the Swedish Social Security system. I want to invite my friend, an Indian, to visit me. Will it be a problem for Social Security if I invite my ...
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Does intra-Schengen removal count as deportation or removal from any country?
I took the Helsingør to Helsingborg ferry from the Danish side. I was not warned that there would be passport control on the Swedish side before boarding the ferry and, as such, I did not I know I ...
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Schengen Visa 90/180 rule with intermittent work-permit from Sweden [duplicate]
I am a Indian passport holder with a Schengen Visa (type C, valid from May'18 to May'19, 90 days stay). I'm in Sweden since May'18 (till Nov'18) with a Schengen visa and I also have a Swedish work-...
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Getting Married to a US Citizen, Can I apply for US immigration visa from Sweden where I live on a temporary residence permit [closed]
I am a Pakistani national master student here in Sweden since 2 years and I will be done with my studies in one more year. I am residing here on a study residence permit from Swedish immigration ...
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Best Way of Travelling Weekly [closed]
I live in Sweden and work in Norway. I fly from Sweden to Norway on Tuesdays and I'm back on Fridays.
What is the cheapest way to keep this travel routine?
Is there some travel company, or flight ...
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Applying for a second Schengen Visa within 2 months.
I visited France on a Schengen visa in September for 12 days (visa obtained in July). I would like to visit Sweden now for 5 days in October. Can I apply for another Schengen visa so soon? Do i need ...
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Is it rude to speak Swedish in Norway?
I speak Swedish quite well, but my active Norwegian is very basic, although I can understand most of it if I concentrate. I'm aware Norwegians can usually/always understand Swedish. I'm told ...
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Can I leave luggage at or near Kiruna station?
We will be travelling through Kiruna in northern Sweden next week and would like to leave a suitcase somewhere during the afternoon before getting the overnight train to Stockholm which leaves at 1834....
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Is it a problem that I didn't report back in person to the Italian embassy upon my return to India? [closed]
I visited Europe in 2015 with a Schengen visa issued by Italy. It required that, on my return, I report back to the Italian embassy in Delhi. The day I planned my visit was a Friday and I was not ...
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Am I allowed to use an enclosed flame gas cooker during the outdoor fire ban in Sweden
There is a fire ban in Sweden because of the drought and forest fire danger. It of course includes open fires, charcoal grills and the like. But I can't find information explicitly about non-open ...
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Entering Schengen zone as a tourist before my working permit starts (Sweden) [duplicate]
I'll soon be working on Stockholm. I already have my work and residence permit approved starting on September 17th.
However, I have plans to visit a friend over in Barcelona first (around September ...
