It is important to prepare for your trip. Make sure you have travel insurance that covers the duration of your trip, that your passport is valid, and that you have a visa if necessary.

Make sure you have a financial buffer to cover delays and unforeseen expenses. Remember that the laws of the country you are staying in apply, so make sure you are well-informed about your destination.

Here is a summary of what you should consider before traveling - more information can be found via the links in the menu.

• Make sure your insurance is sufficient for the entire trip. and covers all planned activities. Sometimes home insurance is not enough. Check with your insurance company. Make sure you are insured during your trip
• Are you going to travel in Europe?? Order the Swedish Social Insurance Agency's EU card and take it with you on your trip.
• Check that your passport is valid. – some countries require that your passport be valid for up to six months after the date of your return trip. Check your passport and visa before you travel
• Visa required? Check if the country you are traveling to requires a visa to enter. Contact the country's embassy for information.
• Foreign Ministry advises against travel to the country you are going to travel to? Read more and see a list of countries that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against traveling to: Advise against travel – when the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against travel
• What applies in the country you are traveling to? Read up on your destination – remember that it is the laws of the country you are staying in that apply. Embassies' travel information on Sweden Abroad
• Plan your trip with margins – make sure you have a financial buffer so you can cope with delays and unforeseen events.
• Download the UD Resklar app to get up-to-date travel information about your destination on your mobile. UD Resklar – travel information directly in your pocket 
• Report your stay abroad to the Swedish list so that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Swedish embassy can reach you in the event of a major crisis situation in the country. Sign up for the Swedish list via Sweden Abroad
• Stay in touch with your relatives during your trip – inform about your travel plans and how they can reach you during your trip.
• Keep in touch with your tour operator or airline.. If you have questions about an upcoming trip or questions about canceling or rebooking tickets, you should contact your tour operator. Hallå Konsument has information about your rights regarding travel cancellations: Hello Consumer 
• Do you need to get vaccinated?? Many countries outside Europe require certificates of vaccination against certain diseases in order to enter.
• Dual citizenship? Dual citizenship can sometimes mean that Swedish authorities have limited opportunities to help if you find yourself in an emergency situation in your other country of citizenship. Read about that travel with dual citizenship.
• Are you traveling with a mental health condition?? Make sure you have enough medication with you on your trip and check what healthcare you can get in the country you are traveling to. Traveling with mental illness
• Contact details for emergencies abroad. In case of urgent emergencies abroad, you can contact the nearest Swedish embassy or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' consular emergency service by telephone +46 8 405 50 05. Contact information for Swedish embassies and consulates at Sweden Abroad. Also available in the UD Resklar app. 

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs