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U.S. State Department Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for Sweden: Exercise Increased Caution Due to Terrorism Risk

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to 'Exercise Increased Caution' in Sweden due to terrorism risk. Terrorist violence, including attacks, may occur without warning and target tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, religious sites, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, and other public areas. Travellers are encouraged to visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism and review travel guidance for Sweden to prepare for a safe trip.

🇸🇪 Sweden1 versionUpdated 18 May 2026

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SwedenTravel AdvisoriesEffective 18 May 2026

U.S. State Department Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for Sweden: Exercise Increased Caution Due to Terrorism Risk

What changed

The U.S. State Department tells people to 'Exercise Increased Caution' when they travel to Sweden. This is a 'Level 2' travel warning. It is due to a risk of terrorism. This new warning tells U.S. citizens that terrorist violence, including attacks, may happen without warning. These attacks could target many public and private places. The warning is for U.S. citizens who travel to Sweden. It suggests they read travel guidance and country reports about terrorism.

Published 18 May 2026Effective 18 May 2026U.S. State Department — Travel advisories

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