Meeting with US chargé d’affaires concerning the change of entry rules for the United States
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On Monday, Director-General for Political Affairs Anna-Karin Eneström, head of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs Americas Department Teppo Tauriainen, and head of the Consular Affairs and Civil Law Department Jon Åström Gröndahl received US chargé d’affaires David Lindwall for a meeting at the Ministry.
The Swedish representatives criticised the new temporary rules for entry into the United States, which prevent citizens of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen entering the country, and the total entry ban for refugees.
At the meeting, it was stressed that Sweden needs clarity on what the new rules mean for Swedish citizens who hold dual citizenship of one of these countries, or who originate from them.
The US Embassy was urged to make information available with all due haste to Swedish citizens who are wondering whether they are permitted to enter the US.
The Embassy representatives noted the Swedish position, but referred to the fact that uncertainties still remain as to how the decision is to be interpreted. The Embassy is awaiting further instructions from Washington.
The Swedish Government expects those travelling on a Swedish passport to be allowed to enter the US, and regrets the uncertainties surrounding the interpretation of the new rules.
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