Typical Consular Services
- Assisting in the application process for passports and other documents to citizens of their countries.
- Assist visitors in distress: illness, accident, disaster, or criminal acts by others.
- Assist citizens who are arrested by police or immigration authorities. Arrange for legal representation if appropriate.
- Legalize or certify certain documents.
- Issue reports of death or accidents.
- Assisting in tracing missing persons.
- Assisting in locating interpreters or translators (see > Local Information for Swedes > Swedish Interpreter and Translator).
- Facilitate expatriate voting.
- Promote commercial relations & scientific exchange.
- Promote exchanges in the arts. Arrange for visiting cultural exhibits and events.
- Provide information about Sweden.
- Promote academic and professional exchanges.
