Healthcare

Everyone in Sweden is entitled to emergency care. Citizens of EU and EEA countries, the UK or Switzerland who have a European Health Insurance Card are entitled to emergency treatment at the same subsidised cost as Swedish residents. Citizens from non-EU and EEA countries pay a higher cost. It is therefore recommended that citizens from non-EU and EEA countries, the UK and Switzerland take out supplementary travel insurance from their home countries.

If you are a citizen of an EU or EEA country, the UK or Switzerland

If you are an EU or EEA citizen, you need a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) when you visit Sweden. You should apply for the card in your home country before travelling to Sweden. If there is a long waiting time for the card to be issued, you can request a temporary certificate.

If you, or someone in your family, is affected by a minor illness during your stay in Sweden, you will find useful information on various diseases and symptoms on the website 1177.se. Information is available in several languages.

If you are insured in the UK, you can get both essential and planned healthcare at the same cost as those living in Sweden. You will then need a special certificate or card. Contact the Swedish Social Insurance Agency to find out more.

If you are a citizen from outside an EU or EEA country, the UK or Switzerland

If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU or EEA, you are not covered by the Swedish healthcare system. However, there are several international agreements on healthcare between countries outside the Schengen area and Sweden. Contact the relevant authority in your home country to find out if your country has an agreement with Sweden. Even if there is no agreement, you are always entitled to emergency care in Sweden at a cost. It is generally recommended that you take out supplementary travel insurance to cover medical expenses before travelling.