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Embassy of Sweden Canberra, Australia

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New ministers at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs

10 Sep 2024

Maria Malmer Stenergard is the new Minister for Foreign Affairs and head of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and Benjamin Dousa is the new Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade. Today, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson presented the Statement of Government Policy in the Riksdag and announced the Government’s new ministers.

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Going to Sweden?

Here you will find information about visiting or moving to Sweden, Schengen visas and residence/work permits for Sweden and travelling to or from Sweden. 

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Passports & Consular assistance

Here you will find information about applying for or collecting a Swedish passport/national ID card abroad, Swedish citizenship and coordination numbers.

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Travel information for Swedes

Here you will find information about current events abroad, the Embassy's travel information for individual countries and general travel advice. 

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    Photo: THE CHOIR by ABBA The Museum
    13 Jul 2024
    2024 marks the 50th anniversary of ABBA's historic win at the Eurovision Song Contest with their iconic hit "Waterloo" in 1974. To celebrate this milestone, THE CHOIR by ABBA The Museum is bringing their unforgettable performances to Australia 14 - 23 June 2024
  • Hilma
    13 Feb 2024
    The Gullspång Miracle - Swedish Documentary and Hilma - about Swedish artist Hilma af Klint - screening in Sydney in February 2024
  • SKID credits Mats Bäcker
    23 Jan 2024
    GöteborgsOperans Danskompani is one of Europe’s foremost contemporary dance companies. Each of its 38 dancers, from over 20 countries, contribute their unique artistry. Together, they make up a creative and dynamic ensemble that attracts the world’s leading choreographers to Gothenburg to create new, revolutionary works.

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Doing business with Sweden

Here you can get comprehensive information on how to do business with Sweden.

Doing business with Sweden
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Welcome to Sweden

Plan your holiday on Sweden's official website for tourism and travel information.

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Universities in Sweden

Studyinsweden.se is the official resource on higher education in Sweden for international students.

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If you have a complaint or suspect criminal offences or irregularities related to the Swedish Foreign Service’s activities, please report these to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

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www.government.se

The website government.se is the official website of the Swedish Government and the Government Offices.

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