12.1 Security and protection of missions and their staff

To report or ask for assistance in case of immediate threats or emergency situations, dial 112 (emergency service) and request police assistance.

To report information that could be useful for the Police in its investigation of an incident;

please call 114 14.

For other matters relating to the security of missions and their staff (incl. general security concerns, requests for security measures, offences, traffic surveillance, arranging of voting facilities), contact:

The Diplomatic Protection Service of the Swedish Police in Stockholm, which is responsible for the protection and surveillance of foreign missions in Stockholm;

General phone number 010-563 45 62

Duty officer 010-56 40 764

Duty patrol car 0708 95 11 34

The local police authorities are responsible for guarding and protecting missions and consular posts located in their areas. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will be informed by the Police in related matters and does not need to be informed by the mission. 

Matters requiring special coordination (such as sports events) can be reported to;

The Swedish Security Service, Office for Coordination at 010-568 70 00 or 010-568 76 36. The Office for Coordination will notify the relevant police authority so that necessary measures can be taken.

For information on home preparedness and advice in case of crisis information is avalable via the Swedish Civil Contingencies' website.

Advice for individuals | MSB - external website,

Please go to the Swedish Security Service's website for information on the current terrorist threat level in Sweden. 

Swedish Security Service - external website,