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Visa requirements for Swedish citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Sweden. As of 2024, Swedish citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 193 countries and territories, ranking the Swedish passport 3rd in the world according to the Henley Passport Index .
The Swedish–Norwegian consulate in Bombay primarily aimed to support trade and shipping, promoting the interests of Swedish and Norwegian merchants and shipowners. By establishing a consular presence, Sweden–Norway sought to gain political prestige and integrate into colonial networks, emulating the practices of larger imperial powers .
On 30 November 2016 the Government of India approved further liberalization, simplification and rationalization of visa regime in India. It also announced that more countries would be added to the e-visa list. [80] The e-visa would have a validity of 60 days and could be applied for by foreign nationals up to four months ahead of the visit. [81]
The embassy is headed by the ambassador of Sweden to India. The embassy is situated in Chanakyapuri, the diplomatic enclave of New Delhi, where most of the embassies in India are located. The Swedish embassy is responsible for the honorary consulates in India, located in Kolkata and Chennai, and the Swedish consulate general in Mumbai. The ...
Russia – In 2014, the EU suspended talks for visa-free travel with Russia as a result of the War in Donbas. [170] In 2019, German officials suggested a visa-free regime for young Russians. [171] In 2022, the EU fully suspended its visa facilitation agreement with Russia as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [172]
Sweden recognised India as an independent nation in 1947, with both countries establishing formal diplomatic relations two years later. [1] India set up a diplomatic mission in Stockholm in 1949 at the level of a legation, with the Indian head of mission holding the rank of an envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary; in 1962, the mission was raised to the status of an embassy, with ...
The first Swedish minister in India, envoy Gunnar Jarring, handed over his letter of credence to the Indian Governor-General C. Rajagopalachari on 9 November 1948. [2]In August 1956, an agreement was reached between the Swedish and Indian governments on the mutual elevation of the respective countries' legations to embassies.
Angola has announced a list of 98 countries, including India, whose citizens can travel visa-free for 30 days (w.e.f 29 September 2023). Thailand has announced a 6-month visa-free travel period for Indian citizens from 10 November 2023 to 10 May 2024, extending further to 11 Nov 2024. [11]