SWEDEN
A small presence of Sikhs in the country. Lund University under the guidance of Prof. Kristina Myrvold had been actively pursuing the Sikh diaspora studies in Europe. They were holding seminars every three years where scholars from various countries participated. Unfortunately, the programme has been discontinued due to lack of financial support. Sikhs first came to Sweden in early 1970s, many of them as refugees from Kenya, Uganda, and Afghanistan and later on from India. There are four gurdwaras in Sweden. J.S. Banga of the Indian Embassy had resigned and sought asylum post Operation Blue Star.

SWITZERLAND
A small population most of whom came in mid-1980s or 1990s. In the early 1990s there were about 3000-4000 Sikhs seeking amnesty but only 15 were granted asylum. Rest went to other countries. The only opportunity to immigrate was to come on tourist visa and get married locally or get a job which was not so easy. Besides some Sikhs working in U.N or other international organizations, there are a small number of Sikh professionals who are well settled.