Consulate General of Sweden, New York City | |
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Location | New York City |
Address | One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza 885 Second Avenue, 40th floor New York, NY 10017 |
Coordinates | 40°45′39″N 73°58′15″W / 40.76089°N 73.97079°W |
Opened | 1834 (as consulate) 1914 (as consulate general) |
Consul General | Erik Ullenhag |
Website | Official website |
The Consulate General of Sweden is the diplomatic mission of Sweden in New York City. It is located at One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza in Turtle Bay, Manhattan, near the headquarters of the United Nations. The consulate general originated from the consulate opened in 1834, which was converted into an consulate general in 1914. The consulate general's district includes the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The consulate general offers various consular services like passport applications, citizenship matters, and name registration, alongside providing assistance to Swedes in emergencies. It also works on fostering cultural and economic ties, organizing events to promote Swedish culture in the northeastern United States. Additionally, it facilitates information sharing about Sweden, and promotes exchanges between Swedish and American organizations.