There are many Swedish organizations that provide resources and support for Swedes living in Los Angeles. Some offer social activities and events that help Swedes connect with other Swedes in the same area. Some are focused on helping Swedish companies getting started in the U.S. and to facilitate business connections. These organizations are a valuable resource for Swedes living in LA.
The Consulate of Sweden in Los Angeles
The Swedish consulate in Los Angeles is responsible for promoting Sweden’s interests in the area and providing consular services to its citizens. The consulate also works closely with the local business community, including Swedish companies with a presence in Southern California.
Although you cannot apply for or renew your regular passport at the consulate in Los Angeles, they can help you obtain a temporary emergency passport if you’re a Swedish citizen and you’ve lost your passport while in LA. You can also pick up your passport, that you applied for in Sweden, an Embassy, or Consulate General, at the consulate in Los Angeles. If you need to apply for or renew a passport in the U.S., you have to apply in person at the Consulate General of Sweden in San Francisco, the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C. or at the Swedish Consulate General in New York.
The consulate of Sweden in Los Angeles can also assist families with obtaining samordningsnummer for a child born in the U.S., certify documents, as well as some other consular services.
The consulate is located in West Los Angeles. The office is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm by appointment only. You can reach them by phone at (424) 372-3444 (phone hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm) or by email at losangeles@consulateofsweden.org.
The Consulate General of Sweden in San Francisco
If you are a Swede on the west coast, you are now able to apply for or renew a passport at the Consulate General of Sweden in San Francisco.
The Swedish consulate general in San Francisco is open by appointment only. You can reach them by phone at (415) 268-0800 (phone hours are Monday through Friday between 10:00 am and 11:00 am) or by email at sanfrancisco@gov.se (sanfrancisco.pass@gov.se for consular and passport appointments).
The Swedish American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles
The Swedish American Chamber of Commerce in Los Angeles (SACC-LA) is a non-profit organization that promotes Swedish-American business relations and networking.
SACC-LA was founded in 1988 and has since then been a valuable connection between Swedish and American companies in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Chamber represents around 100 member companies and organizations from a variety of industries.
SACC-LA’s mission is to foster trade, investment and business opportunities between Sweden and the United States. The Chamber holds regular networking events during the year as well as special social events. You can contact them by email at info@sacc-la.org.
SWEA Los Angeles
SWEA Los Angeles is a non-profit organization that strives to provide support and assistance to Swedish women in Los Angeles.
The organization was founded in 1979 by a group of Swedish-speaking women who saw the need for such an organization in LA. Since then, SWEA Los Angeles has grown steadily, and today it is one of the largest Swedish organizations in Los Angeles.
The organization provides its members with social, cultural, and educational activities, as well as helping them to adjust to life in LA. You can contact them by email at losangeles@swea.org.
Svenska Skolan in Los Angeles
Svenska Skolan Los Angeles is a private, non-profit school that offers Swedish language classes and cultural enrichment activities to children ages 1 1/2-16. The school holds its classes at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica. Svenska Skolan Los Angeles is accredited by the Swedish National Agency for Education.
Svenska Skolan Los Angeles offers a variety of classes and activities that help children learn about Swedish culture and language. The school also participates in many community events, such as the Annual Santa Lucia Celebration and the Sweden Day Festival. You can contact them by email at svenskaskolanla@gmail.com.
Svenska Kyrkan in Los Angeles
The Swedish Church in Los Angeles is a church located in San Pedro, California. It was founded in 1888 by immigrants from Sweden and is the oldest Swedish church in the United States. The church is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and offers services in both English and Swedish. The church also offers social and cultural events.
Swedes in Los Angeles Facebook Group
Facebook group for Swedes in Los Angeles where you can connect with other Swedes in LA, ask questions about life in LA, and find other useful information.
Swedish organizations in Los Angeles play an important role in promoting the city’s cultural and economic ties to Sweden. These organizations provide valuable resources and networking opportunities for both Swedes and Angelenos alike. For anyone interested in Swedish culture or doing business with Sweden, these organizations are a great place to start.