Honorary Consulate of Sweden - Fort Lauderdale

Do you need a Schengen visa to visit Sweden? You can only apply for a Schengen visa at a VFS Global office. See below for locations. The Consulates of Sweden in the USA are not able to accept Schengen visa applications.
https://www.vfsglobal.com/en/individuals/index.html
Unsure if you need a Schengen visa? See below list of countries that need a Schengen visa to enter Schengen.
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/who-needs-schengen-visa/

Who Needs a Schengen Visa to Travel to Europe? Citizens of different countries of the world have to make sure who needs a Schengen visa before travelling to the Schengen area in Europe.

The Consulate will be closed Thursday July 4 and Friday July 5 in observance of United States Independence Day. If you have a true emergency please contact the Embassy of Sweden in Washington DC at 202-467 2600.

Here are 10 tips for enjoying summer in Sweden – from south to north.

https://sweden.se/climate/nature/summer-in-sweden-the-top-10-summer-tips

The Consulate of Sweden in Fort Lauderdale will be closed Friday June 21 in observance of Midsummer.
If you have a true emergency please contact the Embassy of Sweden in Washington DC at 202-467 2600.
Happy Midsummer! Glad Midsommar!
Photo: Anna Hållams/imagebank.sweden.se

Midsummer Celebration
Saturday, June 22nd
12:00 Noon – 4:00pm
at the Hallström House in Vero Beach
Swedish Maypole, Food & Games
1723 Old Dixie Hwy SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962
https://www.irchistorical.org/events/
Photo. Connie Fridh/imagebank.sweden.se

IKEA Swedish Midsommer Dinner at participating IKEA stores Friday June 21st. Tickets can be purchased at the food market.
See below to find your local IKEA.
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/stores/events/ikea-orlando-fl/swedish-midsummer-buffet

The Consulate will be closed Friday June 21 in observance of Midsummer.
Photo: Anna Hållams/imagebank.sweden.se

We are in the middle of the hurricane season. Are you prepared?
Below are useful links.
https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
https://www.fema.gov
https://www.redcross.org/.../types-of.../hurricane.html
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php
https://www.weather.gov/safety/hurricane-plan

📣 Calling on all Swedes in the US! Are you in need of a new passport before traveling this summer? The Embassy of Sweden in Washington DC are offering drop-in appointments to apply for/renew a Swedish passport or a national ID card on Friday, June 21 between 10:30-12:00 pm. No reservation required!

📣 Calling on all Swedes in the US! Are you in need of a new passport before traveling this summer? We’re offering drop-in appointments here in DC to apply for/renew a Swedish passport or a national ID card on Friday, June 21 between 10:30-12:00 pm. No reservation required! Please share!

For appointments in San Francisco or New York: https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/about-abroad-for-swedish-citizens/usa/service-for-swedish-citizens/passports/

Flower wreaths, dancing, magic and a sun that never sets. Swedes call it Midsummer.

Swedish Midsummer | sweden.se Swedish Midsummer celebrations involve flowers, dancing, magic and a sun that never sets. This is probably the most Swedish of traditions.

The Consulate will be closed Friday June 21 in observance of Midsummer.

The Consulate in Fort Lauderdale will be closed Thursday June 13 due to flooding in the area. You can still reach us by phone and email.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 954-467 3507

Midsummer Celebration
Saturday, June 22nd
12:00 Noon – 4:00pm
at the Hallstrom House in Vero Beach
Swedish Maypole, Food & Games
1723 Old Dixie Hwy SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962
https://www.irchistorical.org/events/

Photo. Connie Fridh/imagebank.sweden.se

Happy Birthday to H.R.H Princess Madeleine of Sweden.

I dag fyller H.K.H. Prinsessan Madeleine 42 år. Grattis!

Prinsessan Madeleine med familj flyttar nu hem till Sverige. Efter flera år som utlandsboende har Prinsessan och herr Christopher O’Neill beslutat att familjen tillsvidare ska vara bosatt i Stockholm.

Foto: Clément Morin/Kungl. Hovstaterna

The Swedish American Chamber of Commerce, The Propeller Club and the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce invites you to a business mixer on June 12th . Get ready to mingle and meet like-minded people from various industries!
Date: June 12
Time: 5:30 PM
Place: Miller’s Ale House, 3215 Oakwood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020
Ticket: Free
Get your tickets here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdyXaPK0V1.../viewform...
SACC Florida

We gladly invite you to this year’s joint after work together with the Propeller Club and the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce. Get ready to mingle and meet like-minded people from various industries!

Date: June 12
Time: 5:30 PM
Place: Miller’s Ale House, 3215 Oakwood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020
Ticket: Free

Get your tickets here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyXaPK0V1VVZUnXhpVQ3bsFofjIHJ6mDLHZ3QLytsUsq3IbA/viewform?mc_cid=c658a8eae1&mc_eid=5cd9937794

SACC Florida

Happy National Day Sweden!
On 6 June Swedes celebrate their National Day with waving flags and royals.
Since 1983, Sweden has celebrated its National Day on 6 June. It is the date on which Gustav Vasa was elected king in 1523.
https://sweden.se/culture/celebrations/the-national-day-of-sweden

Credits: Lieselotte van der Meijs/imagebank.sweden.se
Credits: Ola Ericson/imagebank.sweden.se
Credits: Emelie Asplund/imagebank.sweden.se

IKEA Swedish Midsommer Dinner at participating IKEA stores Friday June 21st. Tickets can be purchased at the food market.

See below to find your local IKEA. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/stores/events/ikea-orlando-fl/swedish-midsummer-buffet--6aa77ddb-1b65-42c5-9ee2-6e6f49074db4/

In observance of Sweden's National Day on June 6, Johan's Joe Cafe in West Palm Beach will be featuring a special strawberry cake the entire month of June.

https://johansjoe.com/?utm_source=sqmktg_email

Thank you to everyone who came to our Sommarfest this past Saturday. It was a wonderful celebration of Sweden's National Day and Midsummer.
Many thanks to all who made this event possible!
The Consulate of Sweden
The Swedish Church in Florida
SWEA Florida
Svenska Skolan i Fort Lauderdale
The Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Florida

Photos: Åsa Johansson Bagley

Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Floridians to Take Advantage of Florida’s Two Disaster Sales Tax Holidays for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The First Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will last two weeks, beginning June 1 through June 14.
https://www.floridadisaster.org/news-media/news/20240529-florida-division-of-emergency-management-encourages-floridians-to-take-advantage-of-floridas-two-disaster-sales-tax-holidays-for-the-2024-atlantic-hurricane-season/

June 1st marks the official start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season!
As you navigate the road to being prepared make sure you plan for each stop below!
For preparedness information in one place, visit FloridaDisaster.org/Guide for the 2024 Florida Hurricane Season guide!

🌀 Today, 6/1 marks the official start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season!

As you navigate the road to being prepared make sure you plan for each stop below!

For preparedness information in one place, visit FloridaDisaster.org/Guide for our 2024 Florida Hurricane Season guide!

Passport appointments for the month of August at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington DC, and the General Consulates in New York and San Francisco were released today at 12 noon EST. Use the link below to schedule an appointment.
https://www.swedenabroad.se/sv/om-utlandet-f%C3%B6r-svenska-medborgare/usa/hj%C3%A4lp-till-svenskar-utomlands/pass/

Passport appointments for the month of August at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington DC, and the General Consulates in New York and San Francisco will be available June 3rd at 12 noon EST. Use the link below to schedule an appointment.
https://www.swedenabroad.se/sv/om-utlandet-f%C3%B6r-svenska-medborgare/usa/hj%C3%A4lp-till-svenskar-utomlands/pass/pass-f%C3%B6r-vuxna/

Friday is the last day to purchase tickets för the Sommarfest on Saturday June 1st.
See below for ticket link.

As our annual summer party approaches, we want to share some important details
with you.
Time: June 1, 11.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Place: C.B Smith Park, shelter 22
Tickets
Tickets must be bought in advance and are non-refundable.
$12 per adult: 12 years and older
$6 per child: 6-11 years
Children 0-5 years old are free of charge.
Park admission fee: $3 per vehicle, up to 8 occupants and $20 for 9 or more
occupants.
Event info
Expect possible queues upon arrival at the park and prepare to come in time.
The shelter is located near two large playgrounds and a shared volleyball court.
Here you can find a map indicating the location of shelter 22 for your convenience.
Please bring your own food, drinks, a picnic blanket and flowers for the midsummer
pole. We will have tables and chairs set up at the location, along with sun protection.
Additionally, we will be serving a fikabord! If you want, you are more than welcome to
donate your own fika to our fikabord!
Raffle
You have the opportunity to buy raffle tickets for a chance to win amazing prizes! You
can purchase them before the event online through the link down below. Raffle
tickets will also be available at the event. We take cash, Zelle and Venmo.
Park rules
If you want to bring alcoholic beverages, wine and beer is accepted. No glass
bottles, confetti, water toys, tacks, staples or nails.
Ticket sommarfest:
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/saccflorida/sommarfest-2024-468159493
Raffle tickets sommarfest:
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/saccflorida/RAFFLESOMMARFEST

Passport appointments for the month of August at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington DC, and the General Consulates in New York and San Francisco will be available June 3rd at 12 noon EST. Use the link below to schedule an appointment.
https://www.swedenabroad.se/sv/om-utlandet-f%C3%B6r-svenska-medborgare/usa/hj%C3%A4lp-till-svenskar-utomlands/pass/pass-f%C3%B6r-vuxna/

As our annual summer party approaches, we want to share some important details
with you.
Time: June 1, 11.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Place: C.B Smith Park, shelter 22
Tickets
Tickets must be bought in advance and are non-refundable.
$12 per adult: 12 years and older
$6 per child: 6-11 years
Children 0-5 years old are free of charge.
Park admission fee: $3 per vehicle, up to 8 occupants and $20 for 9 or more
occupants.
Event info
Expect possible queues upon arrival at the park and prepare to come in time.
The shelter is located near two large playgrounds and a shared volleyball court.
Here you can find a map indicating the location of shelter 22 for your convenience.
Please bring your own food, drinks, a picnic blanket and flowers for the midsummer
pole. We will have tables and chairs set up at the location, along with sun protection.
Additionally, we will be serving a fikabord! If you want, you are more than welcome to
donate your own fika to our fikabord!
Raffle
You have the opportunity to buy raffle tickets for a chance to win amazing prizes! You
can purchase them before the event online through the link down below. Raffle
tickets will also be available at the event. We take cash, Zelle and Venmo.
Park rules
If you want to bring alcoholic beverages, wine and beer is accepted. No glass
bottles, confetti, water toys, tacks, staples or nails.
Ticket sommarfest:
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/saccflorida/sommarfest-2024-468159493
Raffle tickets sommarfest:
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/saccflorida/RAFFLESOMMARFEST

Today we celebrate Mother's Day in Sweden!
Happy Mother's Day to all mothers and Thank You for all you do!

🌸 Glad Mors Dag, Sweden! 🌸

Today, we celebrate the incredible moms of Sweden who fill our lives with love, laughter, and endless support. Your strength and kindness inspire us all. 🇸🇪❤️

Whether it's a fika with family, a walk in the beautiful Swedish nature, or simply a heartfelt hug, we hope your day is filled with joy and warmth.

From the U.S. Embassy in Sweden, we wish all mothers a day as amazing as you are. Tack för allt ni gör! 🌼💐

The Consulate of Sweden in Fort Lauderdale will be closed on Monday May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. If you have at true emergency please call 202-467 2600.

Ticket to the Sommarfest on June 1st are going fast. Make sure to purchase yours on the below link.
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/saccflorida/sommarfest-2024-468159493

Welcome to our annual Summer party hosted by SACC Florida, the Swedish Church, the Swedish School, SWEA Florida and The Consulate of Sweden. Together we will celebrate the Swedish Midsummer!
Time: June 1, 11.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Place: C.B Smith Park, shelter 22
Tickets must be bought in advance and are non-refundable. Please note that the park charges a gate fee of $3/per car up to 8 people.

$12 per adult: 12 years and older
$6 per child: 6-11 years
Children 0-5 years old are free of charge.
Event info
Please bring your own food, drinks and a picnic blanket. We will have tables and chairs set up at the location, along with sun protection. Fika will be included in the ticket price.
Park rules
If you want to bring alcoholic beverages, wine and beer is accepted. No glass bottles, confetti, water toys, tacks, staples or nails.
Welcome!
Link to tickets below:
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/saccflorida/sommarfest-2024-468159493?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2bx01-88XDON-Uq-JCwoYG11qFoLhWPHbWzaazgaFKTvMhPI_0e0gYRes_aem_AaiFwuDLcwgLwOGNEXqmaj3TTPCRdjuCqYX3Lr0Y0WkWbDfUlFp1vM0XRnoBhz_Vx3EFTvpphgATextdlvYQg5m2

The Embassy of Sweden in Washington DC are offering drop-in appointments to apply for/renew a Swedish passport or a national ID card this 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟒 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝟏-𝟑 𝐏𝐌. No reservation required!

📌Calling on all Swedes in the US! Are you in need of a new passport before traveling this summer? We’re offering drop-in appointments to apply for/renew a Swedish passport or a national ID card this 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟒 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝟏-𝟑 𝐏𝐌. No reservation required!

You can also cast your vote in the election for the EU parliament at the same time. 🇸🇪 🇪🇺

Passport appointments for August 2024 in Washington, DC, New York & San Francisco will be available on June 3, 2024, at 12noon EST.