Sweden
Location: Northen Europe
Broadcasters
Currencies
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Q. Are there any requirements, when sending SEK?
A. Just your details, the beneficiary details and the purpose of the payment.
Q. Can I send inbound and outbound payments?
A. Yes, there are no restrictions on sending money into or outside of Sweden.
Q. How much can I send?
A. As much as you want.
Q. How long will it take for my funds to be received?
A. Standard international payment times. However, with the right foreign exchange broker, you can receive funds as fast as the very same day.
Q. Who can I send SEK to?
A. Both individuals and businesses can receive funds.
Q. Is sending SEK expensive?
A. Not if you use the right currency broker, who will be able to offer you bank-beating exchange rates and significantly lower payment charges.
Q. Can you use forward contracts with SEK?
A. Yes. With the right currency broker, you can book a SEK exchange rate forward, protecting you against any adverse currency movements. With these contracts, you will always know exactly what is coming out of your bank account.
Information courtesy of Currencies Direct
Film Commissions
European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN)
Film i Skâne (Southern Sweden Film Commission)
Film i Väst (Western Sweden Film Commission)
Visas & Permits
Visas & Work Permits
Sweden is a member of the Schengen area.
UK passport holders can enter Sweden visa-free for stays of up to 90 days, over a 180 day period, for some business-related activities (such as attending business meetings). However, for longer stays or other types of work, a visa or permit may be required.
Please contact a local embassy, consulate or representative for more information. Alternatively, there are specialist companies that provide visa and immigration support to the media industry who may be able to assist.
Film Location Permits
B-roll filming in Stockholm doesn’t require permits, as long as the production isn’t asserting exclusive use of public space or interfering with trade.
Small shoots take about five days to permit. More complicated shoots that require street closures, laying track, large lights and builds, police assistance, use of weapon and pyrotechnics, or aerial filming can take up to four weeks to permit, so allow plenty of lead time.
Customs
For productions looking to bring in film equipment, Sweden is an ATA carnet country.
When to Film
When to Work
Sweden has bitterly cold winters, especially further north. Summers have long daylight hours and can be hot in the south. July and August are the best months to film warm, sunny weather.
Above the Arctic Circle, the midnight sun can be seen between mid-May and mid-June. The best time for filming the Aurora Borealis is between September and March.
In Sweden, Christianity is the largest religion, so those holidays are observed.
Public Holidays
Public holidays may affect timing, availability and costs. See here for public holiday dates in Sweden.
Costs & VAT
Sweden is a relatively expensive place to shoot. In particular, Stockholm hotels and restaurants are very expensive by world standards.
Funding & Tax Incentives
Funding
Cine-Regio is a network of regional film funds in Europe.
Creative Europe is the European Commission's programme for providing support to the culture and audiovisual sectors.
Film i Skâne (Southern Sweden Film Commission)
Film i Väst (Western Sweden Film Commission)
This interactive tool outlines the main EU-related support opportunities for audiovisual and news media sectors. It also covers funding streams beyond the sectoral Creative Europe Programme.
Incentives
At the time of writing, this country does not have any filming incentives. However, up to date information on global filming incentives may be found on the Entertainment Partners' Production Incentives Map.
Treaty Documents