General Advice for Cypriot Visitors to Sweden
Visitors
for the purpose of tourism:
If you drink, do not drive. The attitude to driving while under the influence of alcohol varies from country to country. Many states take a more liberal view than Sweden, where this is considered a serious offence. Driving while under the influence of alcohol (0.2 per mille alcohol in the blood and higher, or 0.10 milligrams of alcohol in one litre of breath and higher) is regarded as a serious offence in Sweden even if no accident has occurred.
Do not get involved in any way with drugs. Even if being found in possession of small quantities of soft drugs incurs severe penalties – including custodial sentences.
Do check beforehand when hiring a car or other vehicle if there is proper insurance cover and if it covers injury to third parties.
Do travel on a return ticket and bring enough funds with you as bank transfers can take time.
Do take out medical insurance. Medical treatment is not free in Sweden and hospital bills (and medical repatriation) can be expensive.
Do remember that you are a guest in the country and respect Swedish Law.
Do take care of the severe weather conditions of Scandinavian winter. The climate in Scandinavia, particularly during the winter is very different from the Mediterranean one. Therefore, you are advised to bring very warm clothes with you while visiting Sweden.
Emergency
contacts:
Do make sure your relatives know where to contact you in case of emergency.
Emergency out of hours assistance
If you are a Cypriot citizen and find yourself in an emergency situation that cannot wait until the next working day, please call the Embassy Duty Officer:
Tel: +46 735747600
(Mobile)
Please note that this number should only be used in the case of emergency.
Advice
for Cypriot students who wish to attend
university in Sweden
Information
for students considering studying in Sweden.
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