Embassy of Sweden in Lisbon, Portugal; address Rua Miguel Lupi 12-2°-Dto, 1200-675, Lisboa; phone +351213942260. Plus 5 other missions.
Head of mission: Ulf Smith, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr. Nuno Paulino, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Nuno Bettencourt Raposo, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Sweden, 21 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Tomás Jervell, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Rui Rocha Horta, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
Sweden offers a captivating experience for Portuguese travelers, featuring stunning landscapes and lively cities supported by a strong tourism infrastructure. While it attracts a modest number of international visitors, its appeal lies in quality experiences rather than sheer volume. Given that around 1 million Portuguese travel abroad annually, a portion may find Sweden an intriguing destination.
Sweden is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Portugal. However, when comparing safety rankings, Sweden ranks 36th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is lower than Portugal's 15th place. In terms of overall safety, Sweden is ranked 39th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, compared to Portugal's higher rank of 7th. Regarding crime statistics, Sweden has a murder rate of 1.1 per 100,000 people, slightly higher than Portugal's 0.8. In terms of organized crime, Sweden scores higher (worse) in several categories compared to Portugal, particularly in mafia groups and crime networks, although both countries have similar scores for human trafficking. Overall, while Sweden is relatively safe, tourists should remain aware of their surroundings, especially at night, and take standard precautions.