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Healthcare

Here you will find information about healthcare in Sweden.

Healthcare in Sweden is governed by different areas called regions. The website 1177.se is the Swedish healthcare system’s dedicated website which provides information about how healthcare works in Sweden, how to seek healthcare, and what applies when seeking healthcare if you come from another country, including Swedish citizens who are living abroad.

Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with Australia 

Sweden has a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with Australia which applies to certain types of healthcare for visitors in the respective countries.

Australian authorities provide information about the Reciprocal Health Care Agreement for Australians visiting Sweden, including what is covered, and how to prove that you are eligible.

The Public Health Agency of Sweden

The Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) is an independent public authority under the Swedish Government that works to ensure good public health, and to ensure that the population is protected against communicable diseases and other health threats. Read more about The Public Health Agency of Sweden and what they do.

Contact 

If you have questions relating to seeking or receiving healthcare in Sweden, including costs, please contact the relevant local healthcare provider.

Last updated 04 Jul 2025, 10.02 AM

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Sweden has diplomatic relations with almost all States in the world. It has embassies and consulates in around half of these. Sweden's foreign representation consists of approximately 100 missions abroad and 350 honorary consulates.

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