CFO Sticker ( Commision On Filipinos Overseas)

After a Wedding Day and Got Marriage, What next you going to do?  of course to follow your Partner where He/She live right ? so After you fixed All thing about regarding  for Residence Permanent Visa card, and takes up  after 28 days or so..While you are waiting for your Visa card,  You need to get first CFO Stickers to Manila or Cebu.

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What is CFO ( Commision On Filipinos Overseas) Sticker Read : www.cfo.gov.ph  /  immigrant-visa

And Please Read this other Blog I find net site,its not from Sweden but its same way to get CFO Stickers
I hope you get some Ideas. And Try to Email  CFO info@cfo.gov.ph  even they don't bother to reply you can print out and show it to them that you do your best to get CFO sticker from them.

Blogger mrspresson.com    and  thewander-woman  

Document Requirements for CFO

NBI Site NBI- National Bureau Investigation ( They have Application by On line site. but seems to difficult to sign up and even if you have Application Papers you still need to line up in Hundreds People Waiting on outside.)

NSO-Nationl Statistic Office-  ( Well we need to get this Papers everytime we find work,to marry,to get birth to get Passport and visa. and Some way I get Irritated to casher in NSO they are rude and no manners.)

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Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program
Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;
Duly completed guidance and counseling form;
If married, original and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)
Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and
Payment of P400.00 counseling fee.

Requirements for Registration
Original and photocopy of Passport;
Original and photocopy of visa
Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US-bound emigrants (except for K visa holders);
Original and photocopy of Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada-bound emigrants;
Original and photocopy of Certification of Eligibility for Japan-bound emigrants;
Take note:
Passport Original and Copy ( well not only one copy make it 5 copies or more because if you wish to renew your passport they need copy also. and also save it for your self Scanning your Passport save it to your memory card or Emails.) atleast you have clear copy and also Passport copy of your partner
Not only Passport all Document you have Oo /opo/  yes Ja.. ja ..seriously

and also find a sweetest picture or wedding picture some kind of picture that you are really haverelationship. but if still long distance relationship and get a fiancee visa maybe print out some of your conversation ym or skype, fb or emails or where do you met by on line. well don't offend if they ask this
✶ Did your partner asking you to show something on webcam?  say  No He is respectful man.

you must know him/her well  maybe get some whole paper writing there a info about you and him if you miswrite maybe you will put on hold  they will talk with you 1 n 1 interview ( just think its like Job Hiring and you talking with Manager)


After this all things done necessary papers requirement from Our "Helful Goverments" get some Paracetamol for headache. because other migraine I mean another staff you need to fix. renew your passport for change status and change names..


I hope this blog help you and have nice day and break a leg to your journey!

Offloaded Conversation

The Officer at the Airport put me offload Terminal 3

After I payed Travel Taxes : 1, 620 Php- 550PhP Check- philippine-travel-tax

My flight is 6 am so I must say no much people in line.

(The Officer Talking Like Irritated and No name tag)

Mr Officer :  Passport , Saan ka pupunta? (Where are you going to travel?)

Me : Sa Thailand Bangkok

Mr Officer : Akin na yung ticket mo! ( let me see your ticket!)

Me: I give my ticket ( Cebu Pacific) 

(While he checking my ticket ( I checked him he don't have name tag or ID nor all staff there)

(Officer looking at me and discriminate me)

Mr Officer : Ang gulo gulo ang buhok mo, bakit ganyan itsura mo!? ( in short English, why you look Ugly!?

I think he mean why I am not look like socialite and rich but I can travel in other country.)

 In my mind ( 1,2,3 calm I need to be calm seriously? wow what the heck you want to brush my hair ? this is beauty Parlor .

I understand the law of BI- Human Trafficking not but discrimination. I think you not Protecting for Human trafficking you just discriminate me.

Me: Pinusod ko kasi mainit..(oh I just ponytail my hair because is hot ( because is summer) and I don't look at the mirror or go to bathroom ) and I feel thirsty)

Mr Officer: Oh thirsty bakit di ka Uminom!? bakit kasi ganyan itsura mo? why you don't drink why your face like that) 

He take me a picture by the webcam I know because I used computer too

Me: (in my mind please be calm , girl be calm oh really? yes I know I am not too beautiful but I am not criminal)

:he give me a paper ( offloading Papers) and told me Pumunta ka dun sa table ( offloading table)

meron kakausap sayo dun. Go there at the table someone going to talk with you.

Me: I try to read what on the papers and he see me reading it and looks like he is afraid that check and reading it and say Pumunta ka dun sa table at tinuturo. he said go to table and pointing where.

So I go in the office table or offloading desk and ask me to sign all thing there, My name,address, flight etc.

So while I am signing One lady officer ask me to go her table ( she just finish to interview One man he got offload too)

so I  move her table and talk with her. ( she look like familiar or I just thinking Deniece Conejo look a like) 

So she interviewing me like Job Hiring ( well I took up English Proficiency or call center agent)

so while I am signing the papers she interviewing me

Lady Officer: Saan ka pupunta ( where are you going ?)

Me: Thailand Bangkok

Lady Officer: Bakit ka Pupunta dun? why are you going there?

Me: To do my Biometric in Sweden Embassy in Bangkok

Lady Officer: Biometric? ( looks like she don't know what is Biometric)

Sometimes I stop Writing and Look her eyes ( I do that everytime when she asking me a Question) and sometimes I speak English

Me: Biometric - taking a picture, finger printing. parang passport (same like Passport Process)

Lady Officer: may papers ka ) do you have a papers ( papers the prove that I have reason to travel)

Me: Oo yes I give her the Immigration letter from Sweden that I have to do Biometric at bangkok

Lady Officer: May English copy ka ba kasi hindi ko maintindihan 

Me: No I don't have because that is original Copy but if you want I have Email from them

So because I am tired and I can't see the email from Migration so she ask me 

Lady Officer: Akin na ako na maghahanap tapusin mo na yun sinusulat mo. give it to me I will find for you and finish what you doing. I was  not giving all but she holding the papers harder . like child I borrow to her my  barbie doll but she don't want to give me back. so  I'll  let it be

But she just looking the paper and not checking.

Lady Officer: Bakit gagawin mo yung biometric dun sa thailand? why are you doing biometric in bangkok.?

Me: for my permanent residence visa card. kasi wala silang Embassy dito Consul lang  they don't have Embassy here only Consul

Lady officer looks like reading my documents paper but she doesn't really reading it

Me: kahit tiga China kailangan magpunta dun para gawin yung Biometric. Even Chinese People are need to go in bangkok to do biometric.

Lady officer look surprised because she don't know ( oh well girl I am prepared) so she keep busy pretending she reading my document.

Lady Officer: bakit ka naman pupunta sa Sweden? Sino pupuntahan mo dun? why are you going to Sweden who is going to visit?

Me: Well I am married to Swedish and I need to move his country

Lady Officer look surprise ( because she doesn't read all document papers I give to her)

Me : Check mo yun mga document I have there Marriage Contract papers.

(so lady officer checked yeah she reading it and checked)

Lady Officer: ah Married ka pala sa Foreigner

Me: yes his Name__

So lady Officer Keep reading it. I have mistakes to writing a Money saving to ticket price so I checked My saving banks.

lady Officer : Magkano pera mo? how much your money?

Me: 600 Dollars

Lady Officer: Pinapadalhan ka ba niya ng pera? He sending you a money?

Me: yes

Lady Officer: Magkano

Me: Sometimes 30, 20, 10, thousands a Months

Lady Officer: saan ka nila pinapadalhan

Me: Western Union

Lady Officer: meron ka bang receipt?

Me: yes and ( I give it her  all Copy)

she also she see I have bank book savings, she ask me she wanted to check it. So I give it to her. So I see her eyes shining that she see my savings and she start really reading my Document she also ask if she can have a copy ( I have printing copy all document. I told her just get the the copy not the original.) she also surprise that I only have one night to stay in Bangkok. (well Miss because you doesn't read it)

I finish signing the papers they give to me so she start writing too and ask.

Lady Officer: kailan kayo kinasal

Me: Jan 23 2014

Lady Officer: May Picture ka kasama siya?

Me: yes so I give her all picture.

so checked that picture and ask she will get 2 copies ( Wedding Picture and Beach in Aurora Baler) so she ask about Methodist wedding tradition. well its same as like catholic.

Lady Officer: Sa Simbahan ba kayo kinasal

Me: No its a Garden Wedding

So she writing down on paper and get some copy of my document like marriage papers and my passport.and she chose western union receipt

and she say wait lang ha.. so she go at other office and I think that is Main Office and maybe she ask of sign of real Manager or supervisor. she a minute she go back to table and she told me

Lady Officer: Pumirma ka dito para di ka mablack listed sa Immigration. tapos pumunta ka ulit dun sa pila tapos bigay mo itong papers.so I sign it.

so I go in line and give the papers. I have no time to checked the papers because the Counter is free. and I said thank you.

The officer give me a stamp to travel . I Texted my husband that Immigration let me travel because I told him before maybe the Immigration not let me travel.

So I am happy and One thing I still nervous because I have to do Biometric in bangkok and still thinking what I am gonna do..

So this my experience in Immigration.

Some help Tips this site - thepoortraveleroffloaded-philippine 

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Biometric In Bangkok

HowStuffWork-FingerPrinting

What is biometrics ? (n.) Generally, the study of measurable biological characteristics. In computer security, biometrics refers to authentication techniques that rely on measurable physical characteristics that can be automatically checked.

There are several types of biometric identification schemes:
 biometrics Pages Visit  Sciencehowstuffworkscom

face: the analysis of facial characteristics
fingerprint: the analysis of an individual's unique fingerprints
signature: the analysis of the way a person signs his name.
Though the field is still in its infancy, many people believe that biometrics will play a critical role in future computers, and especially in electronic commerce. Personal computers of the future might include a fingerprint scanner where you could place your index finger. The computer would analyze your fingerprint to determine who you are and, based on your identity, authorize you different levels of access. Access levels could include the ability to use credit card information to make electronic purchases

Before Travel ✈

Before I travel in Bangkok to do Biometric, so many things running to my mind. Worried,Stress,Scared, Nervous.and more its my first travel outside of The Philippines. We all know Travelling in other country is hard and difficult if you don't have much money and Requirement papers for travelling and more BI in Airport.

So before I flew in Thailand ( Sweden Embassy In Bangkok) I search and read on line some information about travelling in other country. I find out so Many Pilipino who get offloading cases, (offloading-policy BI) so I feel more worried because I must do biometric in Thailand, I search a lot lots information, and its help me. First I bring all My Documents, Like Marriage Papers, Approval letters from Migrationsweden and printing emails from them. (Make sure you have Print Copy) and also I bring Western Union Receipt proof that my husband is supporting me and also Picture together.
☺Do- Only Document Papers for your Visa you going to bring and you can show to them also.(Please Get a copy each of your document they might get one )
☹Don't- Don't say anything about works ( ex : Oh When I come in Sweden I am going to work there to support My family)  please never ever say that to the Officer. /just say Oh my husband don't want me to get work. but if your reason is working there well you must have valid documents.

I get Offloaded and Let Travel 

 I was Offloaded because the officer is Judging me by my looks (っ-●益●)っ( well Mr Officer before I arrive in Airport I have 4 hours drive by Bus because My place are to far from Manila also I don't have enough sleep. oh plus when I Arrive in the Airport its only One gate is Open and to Many people are in Line. and more I need to get in line too in  Travel taxes 1 casher and 2nd casher, boarding pass, and scan x-tray for bags and of course to you Mr Officer so tell me how I can be cool, relax and look rich and beautiful  in your eyes? when all my energy  drained and I feel thirsty because is SUMMER and we have hot weather and more its my first time to travel and I feel nervous and I am afraid you will not let me travel..and my husband will be angry and disappoint. same feeling I will feel bad and shame a simple task I can not do because of your non-sense law, I understand that you just the follow the law of Human Trafficking but its to much , You just discriminating not protecting. I still remember all things and more you put me offload and be blacklist or  not letting travel any country wow I am like a prison how about real criminal why they can travel without worries? so in Offloading table I talk with Lady Officer her face look familar to me or maybe I just thinking Deniece Cornejo look a like. she give me a papers to sign ( paper for blacklisted or offload)  So She is interviewing and Question me like Job hiring. So I am prepared , show documents and talk with her she let me travel.well I am thankful then and my husband.

Book and Travel ( Thailand Bangkok) 

I book flight at Cebu Pacific oh yes! So many complaints about the Airlines but I still book a flight that Airlines. I don't book a promo package because I will travel alone and I just stay 1 day or just like traveling in Manila to Aurora baler. but its up to you if you want to stay in Bangkok 3 days or your partner is with you..I'm sure you will enjoy it. but One day is enough to process Biometric,
 if you book early morning like 6: Am Manila and 3 hours fly to

Suvarnabhumi Airport international past(8am and maybe half hour in

Taxi you will pay 450 baht and back to Airport 350 baht. make sure you write down the address and show to them your destination they don't know the Embassy but you can say to them the Embassy is near to the landmark don't worry about taxi driver they are nice even they not good speaking in English. I don't take train because I find out its not direct destination, and because its my first time in Bangkok I might lost if I take train. but if you are not first timer well you can take train.

Example Flight :✈

DEPARTURE                                                               RETURN DEPARTURE ✈

Manila to Bangkok Flight No: 5J 929                  Bangkok to Manila Flight No: 5J 932

19 May 2014, Monday, 0635 H (06:35 AM)       20 May 2014, Tuesday, 0040 H (12:40 AM)

Arrival Bangkok                                                                                 Arrival Manila

19 May 2014, Mon, 0855 H (08:55 AM)            20 May 2014, Tue, 0455 H (04:55 AM)

Note:

Suvarnabhumi Airport

If you are traveling alone you must be brave and don't talk people around and  don't accept the package they going to ask  if you can bring  from Philippines. Please say No!

Ask the Information desk what is the time of your departure if your flight like the time of my example normally they delayed 9 to 10 Pm. Oh well Break a leg to your flight I hope My experience and my blogs help you a little.

Planning To Get Marry ღ

Swedish And Pinoy/Pinay (Pilipino Citizen) ( Boy/GirlFriend, Fiancee,Spouse Married)

Your husband or wife and any children under the age of 18 can also apply for a travel document.

I think is little harder to get boy/girlfriend and fiancee Visa. but if you are Married to Swedish citizen, Immigration of Sweden will grand your visa application faster. and more if you are pregnant to your husband, you just need Medical Certificate. but if you have own child before you married, you need to get a lots papers for you child like DSWD travel clearance, Birth Certificate etc.

Planning to get Marry?

Hazel and difficult if you are planning to marry in Sweden. so many things you need before you get married in Sweden. My husband want to Marry in Sweden, but I explain to him all things I need before I travel in other Country. First of All Money savings or Credit Cards.. (if you have that good) if you are working you need working certificate or proft for payment. Passport, if you don't have you need to get ( DFA) NSO-Birth Certicate and Cenomar, if you are divorce you need divorce papers, widow papers, ID (Anytype of ID not older 6months ). Invitation letter, Authorize sponsorship letter.Passport and birth certificate of your partner. his bank saving , marriage licence, where is he working, his house type etc. and BI.

so difficult its like Big Pimples in your nose. but if you and your partner willing to do this well keep a good work.

The Groom and Bride

For Someone want to Marry in Philippines 

For Pinoy/Pinay- NSO - Birth Certifcaite, Cenomars,Passport ( if you don't have you need ID not older 6months).

For Swedish- BirthCertificate, Marriage Contract License in English/ Swedish,Passport. (if divorce get divorce certifcate.)

 Before you get Marry to need to visit Sweden Consulate in Manila  Book a Appointment to by Email.✉ inquiry@swedconmanila.com

if your living in Cebu Visit SwedConsulatesCebu-Philippines

✉ Email: swedconcebu@gmail.com

Take note : Photocopy All Document  for your own copy

When you Finally Visit Sweden Consulate and get Marry licence and registered. now you need to get Marriage Licence in Municipal in your place. The licence is working 10 days before you get Married.

Marriage Requirements

What you need to know

Planning a wedding can be both exciting and exhausting at the same time. After setting the date and booking the venues for the ceremony and reception, comes the legal matter: the required documents to make the union possible and valid. A couple of legal age who wish to marry should first secure a license to get married. Then, there are other documents needed to complete the set of requirements and they vary for every religion, nationality, and status of each individual.

To guide you in obtaining the legal documents needed, here is a list of the more common requirements needed in a Philippine Catholic wedding:

Marriage License – 4 months validity (for civilly married couples, submit registered marriage contract)
Baptismal Certificate – with annotation “For Marriage Purposes”; 6 months validity
Confirmation Certificate – with annotation “For Marriage Purposes”; 6 months validity
Publication of Wedding Bans for 3 consecutive Sundays in the parish of the bride and groom and permission from the parish of the bride.
Catholic seminar
Canonical interview
List of principal sponsors (to be given to the parish, where you are getting married).

To secure a Marriage License, below is a list needed to accomplish the document:

NSO – certified birth certificate  (Read) registrationapplicationmarriagelicense
CENOMAR – Certificate of No Marriage, also certified by NSO.
Parental Consent for couples aged 18 to 21 or Parental Advice for those 22 to 25 years old.
Passport sized picture
Residence certificate
Seminar – conducted by the Division of Maternal and Child Health at the Municipal/City Hall.
Duly accomplished Application Form

Requirements if You're Marrying a Foreigner

Click & Read ( Marriage to Foriegner ) 

www.bridalbook.phrequirements-if-youre-marrying-a-foreigner

after you done all Requirements make you sure you have own copy because you need that for your Visa if you planning to move in Sweden. and now you can plan your wedding day!

 God grant you many joyful years together and bless your home with health and happiness. Congratulations and Best Wishes.. ♥

Schengen Visa Forms

Immigration Of Sweden

Forms for visas and visitor's residence permits ✉
Here are the forms you need for an application for an entry visa or a residence permit for visits to Sweden and the appendixes and questionnaires that you must fill in.

The forms are PDF files and open up in new windows. You can fill in the form in your computer and then print it out and sign it.✍

Application for Schengen VisaForm no. 119031
A visa is a permit issued for stays of short duration✍ Application for Schengen Visa English✍ Ansökan om Schengenvisering

Family details - appendix to your application

You must here list your (the applicant´s) parents, husband/wife/partner, children and siblings

Swedish form no. 238011
English form no. 239011

✍ Form 239011

✍ Swedish form 238011 

✔For More Apps Requirement Visit: Application List Swedish & English

Sweden in the Philippines

Sweden has a Honorary Consulate General in Manila, the Philippines.

Carla Limcaoco is the Honorary Consul General for Sweden in Manila.
The Honorary Consulate General provides basic consular service to Swedish citizens. However, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok has the main responsibility for consular services.

Urgent consular matters
Urgent consular matters that need attention after office hours are referred to the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok. Please be advised to use the following number:
+66 2 263 7299.

Passports
If you lose your Swedish passport you will have to contact the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok using the following telephone number:
+66 2 263 7299.

Passport applications shall be made at the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok.
Application for Swedish Passport [in Swedish]

The Consulate General in Manila can issue temporary passports.
Applications for Schengen Visa

From 1 April 2013 Sweden is represented by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila concerning Schengen visa applications from the Philippines.

For further information about the Royal Norwegian Embassy's Schengen visa procedures and opening hours, please visit the Embassy's  ✔Type of Visa

Booking of slots for interviews for Residence and Work permits (UAT)

Interviews for residence and work permits take place at the Consulate General in Manila. Please make your booking at the Consulate General by either Email or telephone.
Residence and Work Permits

How to apply if you live in Philippines

Sweden Consulate In Manila

Most people applying for a work permit should apply online, as it is the quickest and easiest way. If for instance you want to pick berries, however, you have to use a paper form. Regardless of how you apply, your work permit must have been granted before you leave for Sweden.

Click ✎ Swedish Migration Board Online Application

If you cannot or do not wish to apply online, you can present an application for a work permit on a paper form to the Swedish Consulate-General in Manila, Mondays to Fridays 09.00 – 12.00. It is not necessary to make an appointment.

To find out which rules apply, which documents are required and how you go about applying for a permit, read the other embassy website pages.

Residence permit card
If you are granted a permit for more than three months, you will receive a residence permit card. If you need a visa to enter Sweden, which is the case for instance for citizens of the Philippines, you must arrange for the card before your departure. This means you visit the embassy in Bangkok to provide your biometric data. You make an appointment to provide this information by telephoning the Consulate-General in Manila.

It can take up to four weeks for the residence permit card to be prepared and delivered to the embassy. Once the card has arrived there, the embassy will send it to the Consulate-General in Manila, where you can collect it. Cards can be collected from the Consulate-General on Mondays to Fridays, 09.00 – 12.00.

If you apply at the Consulate-General, you have to pay the fee there. In addition, there is a dispatch charge of PHP 300. The fee, including the dispatch charge, is payable to:

The Consulate General of Sweden
Savings account no.0019102429-400
Bangkok Bank
The Enterprise Center, Ayala Avenue, Makati City
SWIFT code BKKBPHMM

                                                         Address:

First Maritime Place

6/F First Maritime Place
7458 Bagtikan Street , San Antonio Village
Makati, Manila Philippines

Description :

Please note that the Consulate will not answer any questions asked here. Send your questions to 

Honorary Consul General : Carla Limcaoco
 Email : inquiry@swedconmanila.com

Sweden Visa

♛ Applying for Sweden Visa ♛

About the Migration Board 

In Sweden, the Migration Board is the authority that considers applications from people who want to take up permanent residence in Sweden, come for a visit, seek protection from persecution or become Swedish citizens.

The Migration Board considers applications from people who want to visit, live in or seek asylum in Sweden, or who want to become Swedish citizens.

☁ Visiting Sweden ✈ ☁

In order to visit Sweden, you must have an entry visa. If your visit to Sweden will be longer than three months, you must have a visitor's residence permit. Read more about how to apply here

✎ www.migrationsverket.se or migrationsverket.en

If you are visiting the permit unit
You should always go to the permit unit closest to where you live. When you want to visit the permit unit you need to schedule an appointment online.

☑ swedenabroad

☑ swedenEmbassiesBangkok/Philippines

Swedish Embassy in Manila - Embassy Sweden 
On this webpage you will find contact and address details of the Foreign Embassy of Sweden in Manila. Information on consular services of the Embassy of Sweden in Manila. When there is no Embassy of Sweden in Manila you can contact an Embassy in a neighboring country

Manila Philippines
Embassy of Sweden in Manila
6/F First Maritime Place
7458 Bagtikan Street, San Antonio Village
Makati, Manila, Philippines

Email: inquiry@swedconmanila.com

 Thailand Bangkok

Visit:
20th Floor, One Pacific Place
140 Sukhumvit Road,
between soi 4 and soi 6
The Embassy is located next to the Landmark Hotel
Skytrain Station: Nana
Postal address
Embassy of Sweden P.O. Box 1324 Nana Post Office
Bangkok 10112 Thailand
Tel: +66-(0)2-263 72 00
Fax: +66-(0)2-263 72 60
E-mail:ambassaden.bangkok@gov.se

Sweden History and Culture

 ♛ HISTORY OF SWEDEN ♛

Sweden Symbols

History of Sweden- Fourteen thousand years ago, present-day Sweden was covered by a thick ice cap. As the ice retreated, humans came to Sweden. The first known dwelling place, found in southern Sweden, dates from around 12,000 BC.

On the church green in Mora in 1520, Gustav Vasa urged residents
of the town to take up arms and help free Sweden from Danish occupation.
Photograph : Nationalmuseum

❋ War, peace and progress

❋ Vikings and early Christians

❋ Founding of the kingdom

❋ The Hanseatic period

❋ The Kalmar Union

❋ The Vasa period

❋ The Swedish empire

❋ 18th/19th century Sweden

❋ The 20th century – a century of reforms

❋ The postwar era

❋ Foreign policy

❋ New governments
❋ Sweden and the EU presidency

Well-known figures in history✍

Saint Bridget (1303–73)
After being widowed, Bridget (Birgitta in Swedish) made her way to Rome, where she was to live the rest of her life. She undertook several pilgrimages, including to Jerusalem. Bridget was known for her ‘heavenly revelations’, visions and prophetic messages, which she relayed to popes and princes. Bridget was canonised in 1491 and since 2000 has been considered one of Europe’s patron saints.

Alfred Nobel (1833–96)
The inventor, chemist and benefactor received his first patent in 1863 for a method for handling nitroglycerin by mixing it with black powder and lighting the mixture with a fuse. Nobel went on to produce dynamite and other explosives. The Nobel Prizes were a bequest from Nobel for achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace.

Dag Hammarskjöld (1905–61)
An economist and government official, Hammarskjöld was appointed UN secretary-general in 1953. He quickly became associated with the strategy of ‘quiet diplomacy’, which in 1955 resulted in the release of American prisoners of war in China. En route to a meeting during the Congo crisis, Hammarskjöld died in a plane crash in northern Rhodesia (now Zambia). The same year, he was posthumously awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Famous Swedish Monarchs ✍

Gustav II Adolf  (1611-1632) 
By intervening in the Thirty Years’ War, Gustav II Adolf came to assume great political importance, and internationally is the best known of Sweden’s kings. Under his rule, Sweden became a leading military power. Gustav II Adolf was killed in 1632 at the Battle of Lützen.

Kristina (1632-1654)
Excepting the short caretaker government of Queen Ulrika Eleonora 1719–20, Kristina is the only female monarch of the modern Swedish kingdom. She succeeded Gustav II Adolf in 1632, just before her sixth birthday, and ruled for 22 years. Kristina abdicated in 1654, converting to Catholicism and settling in Rome, and was succeeded by her cousin, Karl Gustav. When he died in 1660, she traveled to Sweden in the hope of reclaiming the throne. Her claim was rejected by parliament, however, and Kristina returned to Rome.

Gustav III (1771-1792) 
Usually called the Theatre King, Gustav III was a keen patron of the arts, and founded the first opera in Stockholm in 1782, the Swedish Academy and the Royal Aca­demy of Music. His reign was not popular with the high nobility, however, and opposition culminated in a conspiracy in 1792, when he was shot at a masked ball held at the opera. He died shortly after.

On 3 September 1967, Sweden switched from driving on the left-hand side of the road to the right. The result was chaos in the streets. Photo: Leif Engberg/Scanpix

The ship that surfaced after 300 years ✍ 

The battleship Vasa was commissioned by King Gustav II Adolf in 1625. On August 10, 1628, the Vasa weighed anchor in Stockholm, but its maiden voyage ended in disaster. The Vasasank after only 20 minutes. After a lengthy search, the ship was rediscovered in 1956 and salvaged in 1961. Today the Vasa, by far the best preserved example of ship construction and naval warfare of that era, can be seen at the Vasa Museum in Stockholm.
Mementos in stone

There are more than 2,500 rune stones in Sweden, with messages dating from the 5th century to the mid-12th century, making them the oldest preserved Swedish documents. Relatives often had stones erected in memory of a dead family member, many of them alongside roads, bridges or meeting places where they could be seen and read by many.
The Sámi in Sweden

The first document to mention the Sámi was written almost 2,000 years ago. Inland parts of upper Norrland are known to have been inhabited even longer, however – for close to 10,000 years. The Sámi have had to fight for their rights, and were recognised by the Riksdag as an indigenous people first in 1977. In 1993 the Sámi Parliament was established as both a democratically elected body and a national administrative authority. There are an estimated 20,000 Sámi in Sweden, about 2,500 of whom earn their living from reindeer husbandry.

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