The Embassy of Sweden in Pakistan’s Islamabad has been closed for an indefinite period due to security concerns in the country. The Swedish embassy put out a statement on its website and shared it on its social media and said that due to the current security situation in Islamabad, the Embassy of Sweden is closed for visitors. It added that it is not able to handle, at the moment, any sort of queries that people may have. However, the embassy said the closure of service is ‘temporary’
“The Migration Section is not, at the moment, able to handle requests of any kind. Also we cannot send any documents to our consulates, Gerry´s, Sweden or your home address. We understand that this will cause inconvenience however, the safety of our applicants and staff members are of highest priority,” it added in the statement.
Please visit our website for updates on Embassy operations and services.
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— Sweden in Pakistan (@SwedeninPK) April 11, 2023
The embassy further said, “We cannot answer any questions regarding re-opening at the moment. If you have questions regarding your case please contact the Migration Agency. Thank you for your patience.”
Reacting to the development and queries that Pakistan embassy in Sweden was receiving, it said, “Many Pakistani students are applying for Swedish universities this year asked us about the status. We hope they can applyy for visa soon. Education is an important aspect of our longstanding relationship and students bridge the two countries @SwedeninPK.”
Many Pakistani students are applying for Swedish universities this year asked us about the status
We hope they can apply for visa soon
Education is an important aspect of our longstanding relationship and students bridge the two countries @SwedeninPK https://t.co/6JuHbPgRyy
— Pakistan Embassy Sweden (@PakinSweden) April 11, 2023
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