Sweden Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of May 17, 2026.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of May 17, 2026
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
No overall travel warning
Last updated April 10, 2026 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
May 17, 2026 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Sweden since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Sweden safe? What the official advisory says
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Exercise increased caution in Sweden due to terrorism .
Advisory summary There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Sweden. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Terrorists may attack without warning and target:
- Tourist locations
- Transportation hubs (airports)
- Markets and shopping malls
- Local government facilities
- Hotels, clubs, and restaurants
- Places of worship and religious sites
- Parks
- Major sporting and cultural events
- Educational institutions
- Other public areas
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of May 17, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Sweden travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Sweden?
As of May 17, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Sweden at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the Sweden travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on May 17, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Sweden?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated April 10, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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