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COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted, except for travellers coming from China. To enter Sweden, they ne= ed to present a negative COVID-19 test result (antigen test or molecular te= st =E2=80=94 PCR/Nucleic acid amplification test), regardless of their vacc= ination status.
Exemptions:
* For more details, please see FAQs c= oncerning temporary entry restrictions when travelling from China to Sweden= .
The COVID-19 test certificate must display the following information:
The information in the certificate must be clearly provided in Swedish o= r English.
Learn more:
Temporary entry restrictions =E2=80=94 China
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Krisinformation
COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted in Sweden. Providing proof= of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or negative test results is not req= uired.
Learn more:
COVID-19: entering Sweden
Krisinformation
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11.05.2022
COVID-19 travel restrictions = were lifted in Sweden. Providing proof of vaccination, recovery fr= om COVID-19 or negative test results is not required.
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01.04.2022
Everyone, regardless of citizenship, can enter Sweden without any covid = specific restrictions. Negative test or vaccine certificates are not requir= ed to enter Sweden. Ordinary entry requirements app= lies, like holding a valid travel document, and possibly a visa.
Learn more:
Everyone, regardless of citizenship, can enter Sweden without any covid = specific restrictions. Negative test or vaccine certificates are not requir= ed to enter Sweden. Ordinary entry requirements app= lies, like holding a valid travel document, and possibly a visa.
Learn more:
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Information on the situation in the country is available on the&nb= sp;National Platform for emergency prepa= redness, and on the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
In Sweden, holding an 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDCC) is not nece= ssary to access public spaces anymore. Restrictions to access events, bars,= clubs and other public places and services have been lifted.
There is no general requirement to wear a face mask in normal social sit= uations, in public places, and in public transport. Face masks must always = be seen as complementary to other recommendations: stay at home when you ha= ve symptoms, wash your hands regularly and keep at a distance from others.<= /p>
It is recommended to keep a safety distance whenever possible.
There are no longer restrictions on the number of people at gatherings a= nd events.
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Stay home from work, school, preschool, and other activities if you feel= ill and have symptoms that could be due to COVID-19. Examples of symptoms = include a sore throat, runny nose, fever, or cough. The recommendation to s= tay home applies to all ages. It also applies to those who are vaccinated, = and those who have previously had COVID-19. Special recommendations apply t= o health and elderly care staff.
Preschool children can, just like older children and adults, go back to = preschool when they feel well and are in a general good condition. Some res= piratory symptoms may persist a while after the infection even in those who= have recovered.
The aim of staying home when you feel ill is to prevent spreading the in= fection further.
If you live with someone who has COVID-19, you do not need to stay home,= if you feel well yourself. However, pay attention to symptoms of COVID-19,= and stay home if you develop symptoms.
Call telephone number 1177 if you need help assessing your symptoms or a= dvice on where to seek medical care. You can also visit the website 1177.se.= p>
Learn more:
Stay home if you are ill and have symptoms of COVID-1= 9
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08.03.2022
There is no longer an entry ban when entering directly from an EU/EEA co= untry or Switzerland. Everyone, regardless of citizenship, can enter Sweden= without any covid specific restrictions. Entry regulations will now revert= to the regulations in place during normal circumstances regarding requirem= ent to hold a valid travel document and potential visa, max length of stay,= and the right to free movement within EU/the Schengen area.
All travellers aged 12 and older can enter Sweden if their =E2=80=98EU D= igital COVID Certificate=E2=80=99 contains:
Documents equivalent to the =E2=80=98EU Digital COVID Certificate=E2=80= =99 (EUDCC) in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, English or French are also accep= ted, if they meet the same requirements listed above for the EUDCC.
Learn more:
Public Health Agency of Sweden=E2=80=99s recommendations
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You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this c= ountry on the = IATA website.
You can also find information about your passenger rights on our portal for citizens.
Documents you need to tra=
vel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
Entry rules
There is a ban on non-essential travel to Sweden from countries outside = the EU/EEA. This ban applies to foreign nationals and remains in effect unt= il 31 Mars 2022. There are a number of exemptions to the ban based on work = or studies, family connections or urgent family reasons, as well as a numbe= r of countries whose residents are exempted.
Document checklist:
Travellers must provide all the following documents:
Or
Proof of recovery from COVID-19. Validity: 180 days.
Or
Negative result to a pre-departure molecular test (valid 72 hours).
Learn more:
Public Health Agency of Sweden=E2=80=99s recommendations
Sweden=E2=80=99s recommendations for travellers going abroad from Sweden= :
Foreign travellers, over the age of 12, entering Sweden must present a n= egative test conducted within 48 hours prior to their arrival regardless of= whether they can present a vaccination certificate or a certificate confir= ming recovery from Covid-19 or not. The test requirement does not apply to = foreign nationals who are registered here, have residence permits or reside= nce status in Sweden.
Information on the situation in the country is available on the National Platform for emergency preparedness, and on the Public Health Agency of Sweden.= a>
In Sweden, holding an 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDCC) is not nece= ssary to access public spaces anymore. Restrictions to access events, bars,= clubs and other public places and services have been lifted.
There is no general requirement to wear a face mask in normal social sit= uations, in public places, and in public transport. Face masks must always = be seen as complementary to other recommendations: stay at home when you ha= ve symptoms, wash your hands regularly and keep at a distance from others.<= /p>
It is recommended to keep a safety distance whenever possible.
There are no longer restrictions on the number of people at gatherings a= nd events.
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If you develop mild symptoms that do not disappear within 24 hours or th= at do not have some other explanation, e.g. allergy, migraine or similar, y= ou should get tested.
If the symptoms remain and you are not tested, the same recommendation a= pplies as to those who have received a positive test result (i.e. those who= have COVID-19): Stay at home for at least seven days from the onse= t of the first symptoms. You should also have been free fr= om fever the last two of those seven days. A dry cough and loss of= smell and taste may remain but if you feel well otherwise and seven days h= ave passed since you fell ill, you can return to work, school or preschool.=
If you have been tested without symptoms and received a positive test re= sult, you must stay home for at least seven days after the sampling. Should= you develop symptoms after the sampling, you may count from the day when s= ymptoms appear and follow the recommendations above.
The same applies if you have been ill, but not with COVID-19: stay at ho= me for as long as you are ill. You should clearly feel better and be free f= rom fever for two days before returning to work or school.
Testing for COVID-19 is always organised in accordance with regional and= local guidelines. The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends adults and= school-aged children (including children in preschool class) with symptoms of COVID-19 to take a PCR test in orde= r to find out if they have a current COVID-19 infection.
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10.02.2022
From 9 February 2022 there is no longer an entry ban when entering direc= tly from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland. Everyone, regardless of citizens= hip, can enter Sweden without any covid specific restrictions. Entry regula= tions will now revert to the regulations in place during normal circumstanc= es regarding requirement to hold a valid travel document and potential visa= , max length of stay, and the right to free movement within EU/the Schengen= area.
All travellers aged 12 and older can enter Sweden if their =E2=80=98EU D= igital COVID Certificate=E2=80=99 contains:
Documents equivalent to the =E2=80=98EU Digital COVID Certificate=E2=80= =99 (EUDCC) in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, English or French are also accep= ted, if they meet the same requirements listed above for the EUDCC.
Learn more:
Public Health Agency of Sweden=E2=80=99s recommendations
Entry rules
There is a ban on non-essential travel to Sweden from countries outside = the EU/EEA. This ban applies to foreign nationals and remains in effect unt= il 31 Mars 2022. There are a number of exemptions to the ban based on work = or studies, family connections or urgent family reasons, as well as a numbe= r of countries whose residents are exe= mpted.
Document checklist:
Travellers must provide all the following documents:
Or
Proof of recovery from COVID-19. Validity: 180 days.
Or
Negative result to a pre-departure molecular test (valid 72 hours).
Sweden=E2=80=99s recommendations for travellers going abroad from Sweden= :
Foreign travellers, over the age of 12, entering Sweden must present a n= egative test conducted within 48 hours prior to their arrival regardless of= whether they can present a vaccination certificate or a certificate confir= ming recovery from Covid-19 or not. The test requirement does not apply to = foreign nationals who are registered here, have residence permits or reside= nce status in Sweden.
Information on the situation in the country is available on the&nb=
sp;National Platform for emergency preparedness,
Important: In Sweden, the =E2=80=98EU Digital COVID Certificate=E2=80=99 (EUDCC) is re= quired to access the following public spaces:
If there are less than 100 people.
To be valid, the EUDCC must contain one of the following:
Please note that for all public gatherings and events indoors where ther= e is more than 100 people, the vaccination certificate will be required for= all people who are 18 years and older.
Citizens of countries that do not issue the EUDCC should provide equival= ent certificates in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, English or French.
Travellers are strongly advised to carry relevant certificates at all ti= mes.
There is no general requirement to wear a face mask in normal social sit= uations, in public places, and in public transport. Face masks must always = be seen as complementary to other recommendations: stay at home when you ha= ve symptoms, wash your hands regularly and keep at a distance from others.<= /p>
It is recommended to keep a safety distance whenever possible.
Indoor events
Outdoor events
For public gatherings and events, as well as exhibitions/fairs indoors, = with vaccination pass requirements, the maximum number of participants will= be 500. If the premises are sectioned, and participants from different sec= tions do not get in contact with those from other sections, each section ca= n have maximum 500 participants.
Fairs
Maximum 500 visitors for trade fairs. An organizer can divide the gather= ing or event into sections. Then the maximum ceiling applies to each indivi= dual section.
Organizers must determine the maximum number of visitors and exhibitors = based on the requirement of 10 square meters per person.
Private gatherings in rented premises
Private gatherings held in rented premises can have a maximum of 20 part= icipants. This does not apply to funeral ceremonies. Funeral ceremonies and= moments of remembrance will be exempt and can thus have 50 participants.= p>
In all forms of public transport, distance between passengers must alway= s be respected. Also, passengers must enter from side doors instead of fron= t doors.
For information about services or routes, visit the relevant website or = contact the operator on the phone for information in English. If you become= ill, you need to be able to make your way home without putting others at r= isk of infection.
Long-distance public transport
On bus and train journeys over 150 kilometers, each passenger must have = an assigned seat or sleeping place.
OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS
Places of worship are open. The vaccination certificates will be require= d if there are more than 100 people gathering indoor. Please note that a te= st certificate or a certificate of recovery won=E2=80=99t be accepted if th= e 100 people limit is exceeded.
Children younger than 18 are exempt f= rom the vaccination certificate requirements.
If you develop mild symptoms that do not disappear within 24 hours or th= at do not have some other explanation, e.g. allergy, migraine or similar, y= ou should get tested.
If the symptoms remain and you are not tested, the same recommendation a= pplies as to those who have received a positive test result (i.e. those who= have COVID-19): Stay at home for at least seven = days from the onset of the first symptoms. You s= hould also have been free from fever the last two= of those seven days. A dry cough and loss of sm= ell and taste may remain but if you feel well otherwise and seven days have= passed since you fell ill, you can return to work, school or preschool.
If you have been tested without symptoms and received a positive test re= sult, you must stay home for at least seven days after the sampling. Should= you develop symptoms after the sampling, you may count from the day when s= ymptoms appear and follow the recommendations above.
The same applies if you have been ill, but not with COVID-19: stay at ho= me for as long as you are ill. You should clearly feel better and be free f= rom fever for two days before returning to work or school.
Testing for COVID-19 is always organised in accordance with regional and= local guidelines. The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends adults and= school-aged children (including children in preschool class) with&nb= sp;symptoms of COVID-19&nb= sp;to take a PCR test in order to find out if they have a current CO= VID-19 infection.
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Private gatherings in rented premises
Private gatherings held in rented premises can have a maximum of 20 part= icipants. This does not apply to funeral ceremonies. Funeral ceremonies and= moments of remembrance will be exempt and can thus have 50 participants.= p>
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If there are less than 100 people, the EUDCC is required.
Please note that for all public gatherings and events indoors where ther= e is more than 100 people, the vaccination certificate will be required for= all people who are 18 years and older. For a person to be considered vacci= nated with the total number of doses of vaccine against COVID-19, he or she= must have received either:
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If you are on a visit in Sweden and become ill or get injured, call 1177= for information about illnesses and about Swedish healthcare. In case of e= mergency, call 112 for an ambulance. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there ma= y be reductions in healthcare services because of the handling of Covid-19.= Do not visit a health center (=E2=80=9Cv=C3=A5rdcentral=E2=80=9D) if you h= ave any symptoms associated with Covid-19. Instead call 1177 where you will= get medical advice from a registered nurse.
Furthermore, Visita (an industry organization for the hospitality sector= ) launched a campaign that consists of three brochures including measures p= reventing infection in restaurants, hotels and campsites.
Sports
Education
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26.01.2022
Information on =E2=80=98EU Digital COVID Certificates=E2=80=99 issued in SWEDEN
Important: In Sweden, the =E2=80=98EU= Digital COVID Certificate=E2=80=99 (EUDCC) is required to access public sp= ace, such as cinemas, theatres, concerts when there are less than 100 peopl= e. Please, consult the measures section for furt= her details. Travelers are strongly advised to carry relevant certificates = at all times.
Please note that for all public gatherings and events indoors where ther= e is more than 100 people, the vaccination certificate will be required for= all people who are 18 years and older.
The 'EU Digital COVID Certificate= ' (EUDCC) is digital proof, valid in all EU countries, that a person has ei= ther been vaccinated against COVID-19, has recovered from COVID-19, or has = received a negative test result. National authorities = ;are responsible for issuing the certificate. All EU citize= ns and their family members, as well as non-EU nationals who are legally st= aying or residing in an EU country and have the right to travel within the = EU, can get the EUDCC. A list of non-EU countries and territories whose = certificates are accepted under the same conditions as the EUDCC is also av= ailable.
Note: although the 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' is valid across the EU= , countries remain responsible for their own entry rules and health measure= s during the pandemic. This means that entry requ= irements depend on your destination.
As of 1 February 2022, vaccination certificates will be valid for travel= purposes within the EU for a period of 9 months (270 days).
Learn more:
Coordinated app= roach on travel measures - Factsheet
Document checklist:
Travellers must provide all the following documents:
Entry rules
Only residents in EU and Schengen Associated countries can enter Sweden = for tourism / non-essential reasons. Travellers from a non-EEA country must= be covered by at least one exemption to the general entry ban (e.g. reside= in an exempted country) or be fully vaccinated and hold a vaccine certific= ate from a so called approved country.
All travellers aged 12 and older can enter Sweden if their =E2=80=98EU D= igital COVID Certificate=E2=80=99 contains:
Documents equivalent to the =E2=80=98EU Digital COVID Certificate=E2=80= =99 (EUDCC) in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, English or French are also accep= ted, if they meet the same requirements listed above for the EUDCC.
Learn more:
Public Health Agency of Sweden=E2=80=99s recommendations
Entry rules
Only residents in EU and Schengen Associated countries can enter Sweden = for tourism / non-essential reasons. Travellers from a non-EEA country must= be covered by at least one exemption to the general entry ban (e.g. reside= in an exempted country) or be fully vaccinated and hold a vaccine certific= ate from a so called approved country.=
Document checklist:
Travellers must provide all the following documents:
Or
Proof of recovery from COVID-19. Validity: 180 days.
Or
Negative result to a pre-departure molecular test (valid 72 hours).
Learn more:
Public Health Agency of Sweden=E2=80=99s recommendations
Sweden's recommendations for travellers going abroad from Sweden:
The Ministry for Foreign affairs (UD) or Swedish diplomatic missions wil= l not be able to provide transport to Sweden if you have difficulty returni= ng home because of the current situation. UD has a special telephone number= for questions about the coronavirus and travel: +46 (0)8 405 92 00.
In consular emergencies, call the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs' = consular emergency service hotline: +46 (0)8 405 50 05.
Learn more:
Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs: UD's advice and ins= tructions concerning travel to and from other countries
Swedish Transport Agency: The Swedish Transport Agency's information o= n air travel during the Covid-19 pandemic
Foreign travellers, over the age of 12, entering Sweden must present a n= egative test conducted within 48 hours prior to their arrival regardless of= whether they can present a vaccination certificate or a certificate confir= ming recovery from Covid-19 or not. The test requirement does not apply to = foreign nationals who are registered here, have residence permits or reside= nce status in Sweden.
Please note that Sweden will always apply entry regulations according to= the last country you enter from, even if this is only a transit country.= p>
Information on the situation in the country is available on the&nb=
sp;National Platform for emergency preparedness,
Important: In Sweden, the =E2=80=98EU Digital COVID Certificate=E2=80=99 (EUDCC) is re= quired to access the following public spaces:
If there are less than 100 people.
To be valid, the EUDCC must contain one of the following:
Please note that for all public gatherings and events indoors where ther= e is more than 100 people, the vaccination certificate will be required for= all people who are 18 years and older.
Citizens of countries that do not issue the EUDCC should provide equival= ent certificates in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, English or French.
Travellers are strongly advised to carry relevant certificates at all ti= mes.
There is no general requirement to wear a face mask in normal social sit= uations, in public places, and in public transport. Face masks must always = be seen as complementary to other recommendations: stay at home when you ha= ve symptoms, wash your hands regularly and keep at a distance from others.<= /p>
It is recommended to keep a safety distance whenever possible.
Indoor events
Outdoor events
For public gatherings and events, as well as exhibitions/fairs indoors, = with vaccination pass requirements, the maximum number of participants will= be 500. If the premises are sectioned, and participants from different sec= tions do not get in contact with those from other sections, each section ca= n have maximum 500 participants.
Fairs
Maximum 500 visitors for trade fairs. An organizer can divide the gather= ing or event into sections. Then the maximum ceiling applies to each indivi= dual section.
Organizers must determine the maximum number of visitors and exhibitors = based on the requirement of 10 square meters per person.
Private gatherings in rented premises
Private gatherings held in rented premises can have a maximum of 20 part= icipants. This does not apply to funeral ceremonies. Funeral ceremonies and= moments of remembrance will be exempt and can thus have 50 participants.= p>
In all forms of public transport, distance between passengers must alway= s be respected. Also, passengers must enter from side doors instead of fron= t doors.
For information about services or routes, visit the relevant website or = contact the operator on the phone for information in English. If you become= ill, you need to be able to make your way home without putting others at r= isk of infection.
Long-distance public transport
On bus and train journeys over 150 kilometers, each passenger must have = an assigned seat or sleeping place.
OPEN WITH LIMITATIONS
Places of worship are open. The vaccination certificates will be require= d if there are more than 100 people gathering indoor. Please note that a te= st certificate or a certificate of recovery won=E2=80=99t be accepted if th= e 100 people limit is exceeded.
Children younger than 18 are exempt f= rom the vaccination certificate requirements.
If you develop mild symptoms that do not disappear within 24 hours or th= at do not have some other explanation, e.g. allergy, migraine or similar, y= ou should get tested.
If the symptoms remain and you are not tested, the same recommendation a= pplies as to those who have received a positive test result (i.e. those who= have COVID-19): Stay at home for at least seven = days from the onset of the first symptoms. You s= hould also have been free from fever the last two= of those seven days. A dry cough and loss of sm= ell and taste may remain but if you feel well otherwise and seven days have= passed since you fell ill, you can return to work, school or preschool.
If you have been tested without symptoms and received a positive test re= sult, you must stay home for at least seven days after the sampling. Should= you develop symptoms after the sampling, you may count from the day when s= ymptoms appear and follow the recommendations above.
The same applies if you have been ill, but not with COVID-19: stay at ho= me for as long as you are ill. You should clearly feel better and be free f= rom fever for two days before returning to work or school.
Testing for COVID-19 is always organised in accordance with regional and= local guidelines. The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends adults and= school-aged children (including children in preschool class) with&nb= sp;symptoms of COVID-19&nb= sp;to take a PCR test in order to find out if they have a current CO= VID-19 infection.
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Private gatherings in rented premises
Private gatherings held in rented premises can have a maximum of 20 part= icipants. This does not apply to funeral ceremonies. Funeral ceremonies and= moments of remembrance will be exempt and can thus have 50 participants.= p>
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If there are less than 100 people, the EUDCC is required.
Please note that for all public gatherings and events indoors where ther= e is more than 100 people, the vaccination certificate will be required for= all people who are 18 years and older. For a person to be considered vacci= nated with the total number of doses of vaccine against COVID-19, he or she= must have received either:
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If you are on a visit in Sweden and become ill or get injured, call 1177= for information about illnesses and about Swedish healthcare. In case of e= mergency, call 112 for an ambulance. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there ma= y be reductions in healthcare services because of the handling of Covid-19.= Do not visit a health center (=E2=80=9Cv=C3=A5rdcentral=E2=80=9D) if you h= ave any symptoms associated with Covid-19. Instead call 1177 where you will= get medical advice from a registered nurse.
Furthermore, Visita (an industry organization for the hospitality sector= ) launched a campaign that consists of three brochures including measures p= reventing infection in restaurants, hotels and campsites.
Sports
Education
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02.12.2021
Mandatory travel documentation
Citizens age 18 and above travelling from any EU Member State or Schenge= n Associated country (EXCEPTION made for Nordic countries, meaning: Denmark= , Finland, Iceland and Norway) need to have:
Travelers coming directly from Nordic countries (meaning Denmark, Finlan= d, Iceland and Norway) are exempted from any entry ban or from the general = rules that apply to other EU member states or Schengen Associated country.<= /p>
Travellers are advised to consult current measures on = https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-= of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/
Find out more:
General information: https:= //polisen.se/en/the-swedish-police/the-coronavirus-and-the-swedish-police/t= ravel-to-and-from-sweden/
National health institute: https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden= /communicable-disease-control/covid-19/
Travellers who are subject to one of the exemptions included in Sweden=
=E2=80=99s entry ban and wish to enter Sweden from an
These certificates must either take the form of the EU=E2=80=99s common = COVID certificate, referred to in Sweden as a =E2=80=9Ccovidbevis= =E2=80=9D, or an equivalent certificate.
For the vaccination certificates to b= e valid:
In order for a certificate to be considered equivalent to the EU= test certificate:
In order for a certificate to be considered equivalent to the EU= recovery certificate as described above:
Unvaccinated people should always get tested after arrival= </p
This recommendation is valid until 31 December 2021
Find out more:
General information: https:= //polisen.se/en/the-swedish-police/the-coronavirus-and-the-swedish-police/t= ravel-to-and-from-sweden/
National health institute: https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden= /communicable-disease-control/covid-19/
Documents you need to tra=
vel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
The following categories are exempted from the entry ban and will be all= owed to enter Sweden regardless of departure country, but need to bring the= EU Covid Certificate or an equivalent certificate from a so called approve= d country, or a negative test if they do not reside in Sweden:
Certificates for entry and outside exempt countries:
The following types of tests for COVID-19 are approved:=
The following information must appear on the certificate in orde= r for it to be valid:
In addition, the information in the certificate must be provided in Swed= ish, English, Norwegian, Danish or French.
The requirement for a negative COVID-19 test result when entering from o= utside the EEA and outside exempt countries applies regardless of whether t= he foreign national entering Sweden is vaccinated against COVID-19 or has p= reviously undergone a COVID-19 infection.
Travellers exempt from the requirement to present a negative COV= ID-19 test result:
For the vaccination certificates to be valid, the person has to be fully= vaccinated and at least two weeks must have passed since the last dose was= administered. Fully vaccinated means having received a single-dose vaccine= or the second dose in a 2-dose series. The vaccine must be either one of t= he vaccines approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or one of the o= nes that has received emergency use authorisation from the WHO.
If you enter Sweden, you may also be covered by the recommendation to ge= t tested upon entry to Sweden, issued by the Public Health Agency of Sweden= , and avoid contact for seven days.
Special recommendations to those who travel from South Africa, L= esotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Eswatini
Anyone who has been to South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozamb= ique, Namibia or Eswatini (Swaziland) sometime during the last seven days b= efore entering Sweden is requested to get tested for COVID-19 as soon as po= ssible after entry, preferably the same day, and to take a new test after f= ive days.
You are also requested to stay home for seven days after arrival. The re= commendation to get tested and stay home applies both to vaccinated and unv= accinated people, and to people who have had a COVID-19 infection. This als= o applies to those who have presented a negative test result when departing= from these countries.
More information on The Public Health Agency of S= weden.
The Government has decided to extend the general entry ban for foreign c= itizens until 31 August 2021.A temporary ban on non-essential travel to the= EU via Sweden, introduced following a call from the European Council and t= he European Commission, has been in effect since March 2020. The ban includ= es certain exemptions.
A list of countries exempted from the ban on non-essential travel is ava= ilable at krisinformat= ion.se.
To travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU/ EEA, you must be cove= red by at least one of the exemptions from the entry ban and also be able t= o present a negative COVID-19 test max 48 hours old.
In addition, you should follow the the Public Health Agency of Sweden's = recommendations for everyone travelling to Sweden from abroad regardless of= symptoms if you are not fully vaccinated and if you are entering from a co= untry where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs discourage from non-essential t= ravel.
The entry ban does not apply to:
Find out more:
Recommendations for people enter=
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Sweden's recommendations for travellers going abroad from Sweden:
The Ministry for Foreign affairs (UD) or Swedish diplomatic missions wil= l not be able to provide transport to Sweden if you have difficulty returni= ng home because of the current situation. UD has a special telephone number= for questions about the coronavirus and travel: +46 (0)8 405 92 00.
In consular emergencies, call the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs' = consular emergency service hotline: +46 (0)8 405 50 05.
More information:
Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs: UD's advice and ins= tructions concerning travel to and from other countries
Swedish Transport Agency: The Swedish Transport Agency's information o= n air travel during the Covid-19 pandemic
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted fr= om temporary travel restriction.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their famil= y members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel = restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their count= ry of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country ma= y transit through the international transit area of airports located in the= Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue = to apply.
You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this c= ountry on the IATA website.
You can also find information about air passenger rights= strong> on our portal for citizens.
Information on the situation in th= e country is available on the National Platform for emergency preparedness, and on the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
Most of the restrictions in Sweden= regarding Covid-19 will be removed as from 29 September 2021. There are st= ill a few recommendations on how not to spread the virus that apply.=
Find out more:
Visit Sweden during the COVID-19 = pandemic
Public Health Agency of Swe= den - This applies from 29 September
There is no general requirement to= wear a face mask in normal social situations, in public places, and in pub= lic transport. Face masks must always be seen as complementary to other rec= ommendations: stay at home when you have symptoms, wash your hands regularl= y and keep at a distance from others.
It is recommended to keep a safety= distance whenever possible.
Starting December 1, 2021, new res= trictions are imposed on public gatherings and events such as sporting even= ts, cinema showings, concerts, theatre shows. An organizer of an indoor eve= nt can have more than 100 people in attendance only if all participants hav= e a valid vaccination certificate, or the organizer adheres to stricter reg= ulations set out by the Swedish Public Health Agency. For example, make it = easy for participants to wash their hands, or offer hand sanitizer.<= /p>
Organizers can also choose that ev= eryone who participates in the event must show proof of vaccination if the = event is indoors and more than 100 people participate. If the participants = do not need to present proof of vaccination, special infection control meas= ures must be taken by the organizers instead:
Indoor events with less than 100 p= eople in attendance and outdoor events are not affected by these restrictio= ns.
Find out more:
Current rules a= nd recommendations
In all forms of public transport:<= /span>
For information about services or = routes, visit the relevant website or contact the operator on the phone for= information in English. If you become ill, you need to be able to make you= r way home without putting others at risk of infection.
Places of worship are open, but th= e vaccination certificates will be required if there are more than 100 peop= le gathering indoor. Please note that test certificate a certificate of rec= overy won=E2=80=99t be accepted if the 100 people limit is exceeded.=
The requirement for a vaccination = certificate applies to people, 18 years and older.
If you develop mild symptoms that = do not disappear within 24 hours or that do not have some other explanation= , e.g. allergy, migraine or similar, you should get tested.
If the symptoms remain and you are= not tested, the same recommendation applies as to those who have received = a positive test result (i.e. those who have COVID-19): Stay at= home for at least seven days from the onset of the first symptoms. You should also have been free from fever the last two = of those seven days. A dry cough and loss of smell and taste = may remain but if you feel well otherwise and seven days have passed since = you fell ill, you can return to work, school or preschool.
If you have been tested without sy= mptoms and received a positive test result, you must stay home for at least= seven days after the sampling. Should you develop symptoms after the sampl= ing, you may count from the day when symptoms appear and follow the recomme= ndations above.
The same applies if you have been = ill, but not with COVID-19: stay at home for as long as you are ill. You sh= ould clearly feel better and be free from fever for two days before returni= ng to work or school.
Testing for COVID-19 is always org= anised in accordance with regional and local guidelines. The Public Health = Agency of Sweden recommends adults and school-aged children (including chil= dren in preschool class) with symptoms of COVID-19 to take a PCR test in= order to find out if they have a current COVID-19 infection.
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In public space, such as cinemas, = theatres, concerts, the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) is required th= ere are less than 100 people. With the EUDCC, you must be able to show that= you have been fully vaccinated against, has recovered from, or has tested = negative for COVID-19. Please, consult the measures= section for further details.
Please note that for all public ga= therings and events indoors for more than 100 people (sports, cinemas, thea= tre, and concerts), the vaccination certificates will be required for all p= eople who are 18 years and older. For a person to be considered vaccinated = with the total number of doses of vaccine against COVID-19, he or she must = have received either:
Find out more:
Information about the Covid certificat= e at The Swedish eHealth Agency
Countries where the Covid certificate is valid
Frequently = asked questions about the COVID certificate
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If you are on a visit in Sweden an= d become ill or get injured, call 1177 for information about illnesses and = about Swedish healthcare. In case of emergency, call 112 for an ambulance. = During the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be reductions in healthcare service= s because of the handling of Covid-19. Do not visit a health center (=E2=80= =9Cv=C3=A5rdcentral=E2=80=9D) if you have any symptoms associated with Covi= d-19. Instead call 1177 where you will get medical advice from a registered= nurse.
Furthermore, Visita (an industry o= rganization for the hospitality sector) launched a campaign that consists o= f three brochures including measures preventing infection in restaurants, h= otels and campsites.
Find out more:
Information for restaurants (in=
Swedish)
Visita (in =
Swedish)
The Public Health Agency of Sweden= has adopted a set of general guidelines to avoid the spread of Covid-19.= a>
Before starting your journey, please check visa requirem=
ents for your destination at: The Schengen visa=
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Airline operators may require passengers to show a health statement but = this is not a general requirement for entering Sweden.
Information on entry rules for Sweden is available at: www.krisinformation.se
Sweden adopts its own national classification of risk a= reas, hence travel restrictions for Sweden are not based on the common "EU = Traffic Lights" map.
Citizens from EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries, and th= eir family members, as well as people with Swedish residence permits, are a= llowed to enter Sweden at the conditions provided below.
The Government has extended until 31 October 2021 the g= eneral entry ban for foreign citizens who are not able to present a vaccina= tion certificate, a negative COVID-19 test result, or a certificate confirm= ing the recovery from COVID-19.
Travellers from the Nordic countries (Finland, Norway, Denmark= strong>, and Iceland) are exempted from the COVID-19 test = requirement. This also applies to people with residence permits in Sweden, = regardless of citizenship.
Travellers from the other EU and Schengen Associated Countries must pres= ent either:
The information must be provided in one of these languages: Swed= ish, English, Norwegian, Danish or French= .
Exemptions are available for cross-border workers and some other categor= ies.
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends that anyone who is 6 years= of age or older, including Swedish citizens, entering Sweden from outside = the Nordic countries take a PCR test after arriving in Sweden.The recommend= ation applies regardless of whether you have symptoms or not. If you = enter Sweden from a so-called third country, you may also need to self-isol= ate for seven days after your arrival. This recommendation is valid until 3= 1 October. Exemptions to the recommendation are available here: https:= //www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicab= le-disease-control/covid-19/if-you-are-planning-to-travel/recommendations-f= or-those-travelling/
Find out more:
International travel restrictions (Krisinformat=
ion.se)
Information about the Swedish travel restrictions =
from the Police
Questions and answers about the entry ban to Sweden -=
Government.se
Frequently asked questions about the temporary entry ban to the E=
U via Sweden
Information about travelling to Sweden from Visit Sweden (Sweden's officia=
l website for tourism and travel information)
Contact for Sweden:
For questions about the entry restrictions to Sweden, contact the Swedish P=
olice on 114 14.
Documents you need to tra=
vel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
The Government has decided to extend the general entry ban for foreign c= itizens until 31 October 2021.A temporary ban on non-essential travel to th= e EU via Sweden, introduced following a call from the European Council and = the European Commission, has been in effect since March 2020. The ban inclu= des certain exemptions.
A list of countries exempted from the ban on non-essential travel is ava= ilable at krisinformation.s= e.
To travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU/ EEA, you must be cove= red by at least one of the exemptions from the entry ban and also be able t= o present a negative COVID-19 test max 48 hours old.
In addition, you should follow the the Public Health Agency of Sweden's = recommendations for everyone travelling to Sweden from abroad regardless of= symptoms if you are not fully vaccinated and if you are entering from a co= untry where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs discourage from non-essential t= ravel.
The entry ban does not apply to:
Find out more:
Recommendations for people enter=
ing Sweden from abroad
polisen.se=
Questions and answers about the entry ban to Sweden - Government.se<=
/a>
The Government has decided to extend the general entry ban for foreign c= itizens until 31 August 2021.A temporary ban on non-essential travel to the= EU via Sweden, introduced following a call from the European Council and t= he European Commission, has been in effect since March 2020. The ban includ= es certain exemptions.
A list of countries exempted from the ban on non-essential travel is ava= ilable at krisinformat= ion.se.
To travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU/ EEA, you must be cove= red by at least one of the exemptions from the entry ban and also be able t= o present a negative COVID-19 test max 48 hours old.
In addition, you should follow the the Public Health Agency of Sweden's = recommendations for everyone travelling to Sweden from abroad regardless of= symptoms if you are not fully vaccinated and if you are entering from a co= untry where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs discourage from non-essential t= ravel.
The entry ban does not apply to:
Find out more:
Recommendations for people enter=
ing Sweden from abroad
polisen.se=
Questions and answers about the entry ban to Sweden - Government.se<=
/a>
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted fr= om temporary travel restriction.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their famil= y members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel = restrictions but need to bring the EU Covid Certificate or neg= ative test result if they do not reside in Sweden.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country ma= y transit through the international transit area of airports located in the= Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue = to apply.
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted fr= om temporary travel restriction.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their famil= y members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel = restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their count= ry of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country ma= y transit through the international transit area of airports located in the= Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue = to apply.
There is no general requirement to wear a face mask in n= ormal social situations, in public places, and in public transport. However= , Swedavia Airports recommends passengers to use face masks at their airpor= ts. Face masks must always be seen as complementary to other recommendation= s: stay at home when you have symptoms, wash your hands regularly and keep = at a distance from others.
New guidelines for face masks will be presented by the Public Health Age= ncy before 7/1/2021. They will specify which face masks to use and at what = times they should be used.
More details are available here
The general guidelines require to maintain social distan= cing (1.5 metres) from people other than those you live with. You should re= frain from certain kinds of activity that cannot be performed while physica= lly distanced from others. This may refer to: certain sporting activities, = such as contact sports like wrestling, ice hockey and basketball; private e= vents such as parties, weddings, dinner parties and after-work events; heal= th and beauty treatments that are not medically justified, such as massages= , pedicures, haircuts, etc.
From 15 June 2021 new restrictions will apply.
Maximum number of participants:
If a private gathering is held at an event venue, in a meeting room and = at other rented premises, a maximum of 50 people are allowed to attend. If = you organise an event in violation of the ban, you may face a fine or priso= n sentence of up to 6 months.
Find out more:
Current rules and recommendations
Recommendations to public transport authorities are in p=
lace.
These recommendations include:
- distancing between passengers and getting passengers on board from side d=
oors instead of front door on buses;
- provide enough space to avoid crowding;
- limit the number of passengers per vehicle;
- inform passengers about how to minimise the risk of disease transmission.=
Public transportation is operating but services may be limited, both as reg=
ards the number of passengers allowed and frequency of departures. Public t=
ransport should be limited as much as possible. For information about servi=
ces or routes, visit the relevant website or contact the operator on the ph=
one for information in English. If you become ill, you need to be able to m=
ake your way home without putting others at risk of infection.
Gatherings for religious practice are restricted to 8 pe= ople (funerals 20 people).
If you develop mild symptoms that do not disappear within 24 hours or th= at do not have some other explanation, e.g. allergy, migraine or similar, y= ou should get tested.
If the symptoms remain and you are not tested, the same recommendation a= pplies as to those who have received a positive test result (i.e. those who= have COVID-19): Stay at home for at least seven days from the onse= t of the first symptoms. You should also have been free fr= om fever the last two of those seven days. A dry cough and loss of= smell and taste may remain but if you feel well otherwise and seven days h= ave passed since you fell ill, you can return to work, school or preschool.=
If you have been tested without symptoms and received a positive test re= sult, you must stay home for at least seven days after the sampling. Should= you develop symptoms after the sampling, you may count from the day when s= ymptoms appear and follow the recommendations above.
The same applies if you have been ill, but not with COVID-19: stay at ho= me for as long as you are ill. You should clearly feel better and be free f= rom fever for two days before returning to work or school.
Testing for COVID-19 is always organised in accordance with regional and= local guidelines. The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends adults and= school-aged children (including children in preschool class) with symptoms of COVID-19 to take a PCR te= st in order to find out if they have a current COVID-19 infection.
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Most shops and stores are open, but may have reduced ope= ning hours and limits to the number of customers allowed. Make sure to main= tain a safe distance from other people.
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All businesses are obliged to take measures to reduce the risk of the sp= read of infection, for example by limiting the number of guests staying at = the same time in a room. Hotel, hostels and campsites should offer alternat= ive solutions to queues at check-in or indicate the distance between guests= . Hotels, hostels and campsites should also ensure that staff and visitors = have the opportunity to wash their hands with soap and water and offer hand= sanitizer. Different plants can handle this differently, depending on thei= r size and location.
If the business has a restaurant, bar, caf=C3=A9 or similar, they are al= so covered by the rules for restaurants and taverns. The authorities for in= fection control can, after consultation with the municipality, decide to cl= ose these parts of the business, if they do not meet the requirements.
Campsites are not included in the ban on public gatherings. However, eve= nts on and in connection with campsites may be affected. Due to the risk of= contagion, the Swedish Tourist Association ("STF") has introduced restrict= ions concerning how many people may spend the night in the Association's mo= untain cabins. Hikers will have to book a space in the cabins and pay in ad= vance. Private cabins may also have introduced similar rules.
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From 1 July, maximum 8 people are allowed to sit at the same table. At l= east 1 metre distance must be ensured between tables.
Venues serving food and drink must:
Open with limitations
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Personal care services are open, taking into account req= uired precautions.
If you are on a visit in Sweden and become ill or get in= jured, call 1177 for information about illnesses and about Swedish healthca= re. In case of emergency, call 112 for an ambulance.During the Covid-19 pan= demic, there may be reductions in healthcare services because of the handli= ng of Covid-19. Do not visit a health centre (=E2=80=9Cv=C3=A5rdcentral=E2= =80=9D) if you have any symptoms associated with Covid-19. Instead call 117= 7 where you will get medical advice from a registered nurse.
Furthermore, Visita (an industry organisation for the hospitality sector=
) launched a campaign that consists of three brochures including measures p=
reventing infection in restaurants, hotels and campsites.
For more details please visit:
Informati=
on for restaurants
Visita
Sweden has adopted a set of genera= l guidelines to avoid the spread of Covid-19
FAQs on COVID-19 by the public health agency of Sweden= .
________________________________________________________________________= _________________________-
14.07.2021
Airline operators may require passengers to show a health statement but = this is not a general requirement for entering Sweden.
Information on entry rules for Sweden is available at: www.krisinformation.se
Sweden adopts its own national classification of risk a= reas, hence travel restrictions for Sweden are not based on the common "EU = Traffic Lights" map.
Citizens from EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries, and th= eir family members, as well as people with Swedish residence permits, are a= llowed to enter Sweden at the conditions provided below.
The Government has extended until 31 August 2021 the ge= neral entry ban for foreign citizens who are not able to present a vaccinat= ion certificate, a negative COVID-19 test result, or a certificate confirmi= ng the recovery from COVID-19.
Travellers from the Nordic countries (Finland, Norway, Denmark= strong>, and Iceland) are exempted from the COVID-19 test = requirement. This also applies to people with residence permits in Sweden, = regardless of citizenship.
Travellers from the other EU and Schengen Associated Countries must pres= ent either:
The information must be provided in one of these languages: Swed= ish, English, Norwegian, Danish or French= .
Exemptions are available for cross-border workers and some other categor= ies.
Citizens from an EEA country do not need to follow the=E2=80= =AFPublic Health Agency of Sweden's=E2=80=AFrecommendations=E2=80= =AFafter arrival if no symptoms are present.
Find out more:
International travel restrictions (Krisinformat=
ion.se)
Information about the Swedish travel restrictions =
from the Police
Questions and answers about the entry ban to Sweden -=
Government.se
Frequently asked questions about the temporary entry ban to the E=
U via Sweden
Information about travelling to Sweden from Visit Sweden (Sweden's officia=
l website for tourism and travel information)
Contact for Sweden:
For questions about the entry restrictions to Sweden, contact the Swedish P=
olice on 114 14.
Documents you need to tra=
vel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
The Government has decided to extend the general entry ban for foreign c= itizens until 31 August 2021.A temporary ban on non-essential travel to the= EU via Sweden, introduced following a call from the European Council and t= he European Commission, has been in effect since March 2020. The ban includ= es certain exemptions.
A list of countries exempted from the ban on non-essential travel is ava= ilable at krisinformat= ion.se.
To travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU/ EEA, you must be cove= red by at least one of the exemptions from the entry ban and also be able t= o present a negative COVID-19 test max 48 hours old.
In addition, you should follow the the Public Health Agency of Sweden's = recommendations for everyone travelling to Sweden from abroad regardless of= symptoms if you are not fully vaccinated and if you are entering from a co= untry where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs discourage from non-essential t= ravel.
The entry ban does not apply to:
Find out more:
Recommendations for people enter=
ing Sweden from abroad
polisen.se=
Questions and answers about the entry ban to Sweden - Government.se<=
/a>
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted fr= om temporary travel restriction.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their famil= y members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel = restrictions but need to bring the EU Covid Certificate if the= y do not reside in Sweden.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country ma= y transit through the international transit area of airports located in the= Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue = to apply.
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted fr= om temporary travel restriction.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their famil= y members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel = restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their count= ry of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country ma= y transit through the international transit area of airports located in the= Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue = to apply.
There is no general requirement to wear a face mask in n= ormal social situations, in public places, and in public transport. However= , Swedavia Airports recommends passengers to use face masks at their airpor= ts. Face masks must always be seen as complementary to other recommendation= s: stay at home when you have symptoms, wash your hands regularly and keep = at a distance from others.
New guidelines for face masks will be presented by the Public Health Age= ncy before 7/1/2021. They will specify which face masks to use and at what = times they should be used.
More details are available here
The general guidelines require to maintain social distan= cing (1.5 metres) from people other than those you live with. You should re= frain from certain kinds of activity that cannot be performed while physica= lly distanced from others. This may refer to: certain sporting activities, = such as contact sports like wrestling, ice hockey and basketball; private e= vents such as parties, weddings, dinner parties and after-work events; heal= th and beauty treatments that are not medically justified, such as massages= , pedicures, haircuts, etc.
From 15 June 2021 new restrictions will apply.
Maximum number of participants:
If a private gathering is held at an event venue, in a meeting room and = at other rented premises, a maximum of 50 people are allowed to attend. If = you organise an event in violation of the ban, you may face a fine or priso= n sentence of up to 6 months.
Find out more:
Current rules and recommendations
This country is already connected to the=
Gateway and is issuing and/or verifying at least one EU Digital COVID Cert=
ificate (Vaccination, Recovery, Test)
Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" is= sued in Sweden
_________
The EU Digital COVID Certificate= Regulation entered into force on 01 July 2021. EU citiz= ens and residents will now be able to have their Digital COVID Certificates= issued and verified across the EU. National authorities are in c= harge of issuing the certificate.
The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's stat= us related to vaccination, recovery from Covid-19, or test result.&nbs= p;Despite the European Digital COVID Certificate, each country cont= inues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements an= d rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This mea= ns that what is required to enter upon presentation of this certificate, de= pends on the measures and entry rules in place at your destination. = p>
Find out more:
Information on the "EU Digital COVID = Certificate"
Further information: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/= SWE/7011
________________________________________________________________________= ___________________________________________________________________________= _____
08.07.2021
Airline operators may require passengers to show a health statement but = this is not a general requirement for entering Sweden.
Information on entry rules for Sweden is available at: www.krisinformation.se=
Sweden adopts its own national classification of risk a= reas, hence travel restrictions for Sweden are not based on the common "EU = Traffic Lights" map.
Citizens from EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries, and th= eir family members, as well as people with Swedish residence permits, are a= llowed to enter Sweden at the conditions provided below.
The Government has extended until 31 August 20= 21 the general entry ban for foreign citizens wh= o are not able to present a vaccination certificate, a negative COVID-19 te= st result, or a certificate confirming the recovery from COVID-19.
Travellers from the Nordic countries (Finland, Norway, Denmark= strong>, and Iceland) are exempted from = the COVID-19 test requirement. This also applies to people with residence p= ermits in Sweden, regardless of citizenship.
Travellers from the other EU and Schengen Associated Countries must pres= ent either:
The information must be provided in one of these languages: <=
/span>Swedish, English, Norwegian,
Exemptions are available for cross-border workers and some other categor= ies.
Citizens from an EEA country do not need to follow the=E2=80= =AFPublic Health Agency of Sweden's=E2=80=AFrecommendations=E2=80= =AFafter arrival if no symptoms are present.
Find out more:
International travel restrictions (Krisinformat=
ion.se)
Information about the Swedish travel restrictions =
from the Police
Questions and answers about the entry ban to Sweden -=
Government.se
Frequently asked questions about the temporary entry ban to the E=
U via Sweden
Information about travelling to Sweden from Visit Sweden (Sweden's officia=
l website for tourism and travel information)
Contact for Sweden:
For questions about the entry restrictions to Sweden, contact the Swedish P=
olice on 114 14.
Documents=
you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
The Government has decided to extend the general entry ban for foreign c=
itizens until 31 August 2021.
A temporary ban on non-essential travel to the EU via Sweden, introduced fo=
llowing a call from the European Council and the European Commission, has b=
een in effect since March 2020. The ban includes certain exemptions.
A list of countries exempted from the ban on non-essential travel is ava= ilable at krisinformat= ion.se.
To travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU/ EEA, you must be cove= red by at least one of the exemptions from the entry ban and also be able t= o present a negative COVID-19 test max 48 hours old. In addition, you shoul= d follow the the Public Health Agency of Sweden's recommendations for every= one travelling to Sweden from abroad regardless of symptoms if you are not = fully vaccinated and if you are entering from a country where the Ministry = of Foreign Affairs discourage from non-essential travel.
The entry ban does not apply to:
Find out more:
Recommendations for people enter=
ing Sweden from abroad
polisen.se=
Questions and answers about the entry ban to Sweden - Government.se<=
/a>
The Government has decided to extend the general entry ban for foreign c=
itizens until 31 August 2021.
A temporary ban on non-essential travel to the EU via Sweden, introduced fo=
llowing a call from the European Council and the European Commission, has b=
een in effect since March 2020. The ban includes certain exemptions.
A list of countries exempted from the ban on non-essential travel is ava= ilable at krisinformation.se.
To travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU/ EEA, you must be cove= red by at least one of the exemptions from the entry ban and also be able t= o present a negative COVID-19 test, or be exempted from the test requiremen= t.
The entry ban does not apply to:
Find out more:
polisen.se
Questions and answers about the =
entry ban to Sweden - Government.se
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted fr= om temporary travel restriction.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their famil= y members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel = restrictions but need to bring the EU Covid Certificate if the= y do not reside in Sweden.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country ma= y transit through the international transit area of airports located in the= Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue = to apply.
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted fr= om temporary travel restriction.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their famil= y members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel = restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their count= ry of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country ma= y transit through the international transit area of airports located in the= Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue = to apply.
There is no general requirement to wear a face mask in n= ormal social situations, in public places, and in public transport. However= , Swedavia Airports recommends passengers to use face masks at their airpor= ts. Face masks must always be seen as complementary to other recommendation= s: stay at home when you have symptoms, wash your hands regularly and keep = at a distance from others.
New guidelines for face masks will be presented by the Public Health Age= ncy before 7/1/2021. They will specify which face masks to use and at what = times they should be used.
More details are available here
The general guidelines require to maintain social distan= cing (1.5 metres) from people other than those you live with. You should re= frain from certain kinds of activity that cannot be performed while physica= lly distanced from others. This may refer to: certain sporting activities, = such as contact sports like wrestling, ice hockey and basketball; private e= vents such as parties, weddings, dinner parties and after-work events; heal= th and beauty treatments that are not medically justified, such as massages= , pedicures, haircuts, etc.
From 15 June 2021 new restrictions will apply.
Maximum number of participants:
If a private gathering is held at an event venue, in a meeting room and = at other rented premises, a maximum of 50 people are allowed to attend. If = you organise an event in violation of the ban, you may face a fine or priso= n sentence of up to 6 months.
Find out more:
Current rules and recommendations
Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" is= sued in Sweden
_________
The EU Digital COVID Certificate= Regulation entered into force on 01 July 2021. EU citiz= ens and residents will now be able to have their Digital COVID Certificates= issued and verified across the EU. National authorities are in c= harge of issuing the certificate.
The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's stat= us related to vaccination, recovery from Covid-19, or test result.&nbs= p;Despite the European Digital COVID Certificate, each country cont= inues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requirements an= d rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This mea= ns that what is required to enter upon presentation of this certificate, de= pends on the measures and entry rules in place at your destination. = p>
Find out more:
Information on the "EU Digital COVID = Certificate"
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Information not yet available.
Sweden adopts its own national classification of risk a= reas, hence travel restrictions for Sweden are not based on the common "EU = Traffic Lights" map.
Citizens from EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries, and th= eir family members, as well as people with Swedish residence permits, are a= llowed to enter Sweden at the conditions provided below.
The Government has extended until 1 July 2021 the gener= al entry ban for foreign citizens who cannot present a negative COVID-19 te= st result on arrival in Sweden.
From 1 June, travellers from the Nordic countries (Finland, Norw= ay, Denmark, and Iceland) are exempted from the C= OVID-19 test requirement. This also applies to people with residence permit= s in Sweden, regardless of citizenship.
Travellers from the other EU and Schengen Associated Countries are subje= ct to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.
Accepted tests: antigen, TMA, PCR, LAMP
Travellers under 18 years old are exempted.
The following information must appear on the certificate:
The information must be provided in one of these languages: Swed= ish, English, Norwegian, Danish or French= .
Exemptions are available for cross-border workers and some other categor= ies.
A second test 5 days after arrival is recommended.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
Airline operators may require passengers to show a health statement but = this is not a general requirement for entering Sweden.
Find out more:
International travel restrictions (Krisinformat=
ion.se)
Information about the Swedish travel restrictions =
from the Police
Questions and answers about the entry ban to Sweden -=
Government.se
Frequently asked questions about the temporary entry ban to the E=
U via Sweden
Information about travelling to Sweden from Visit Sweden (Sweden's officia=
l website for tourism and travel information)
Contact for Sweden:
For questions about the entry restrictions to Sweden, contact the Swedish P=
olice on 114 14.
Documents=
you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
The Government has decided to extend the general entry ban for foreign c=
itizens until 1 July 2021.
A temporary ban on non-essential travel to the EU via Sweden, introduced fo=
llowing a call from the European Council and the European Commission, has b=
een in effect since March 2020. Since February 2021 it also includes a requ=
irement of a negative COVID-19 test result for entry into Sweden. The ban i=
ncludes certain exemptions.
To travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU/ EEA, you must be cove= red by at least one of the exemptions from the entry ban and also be able t= o present a negative COVID-19 test, or be exempt from the test requirement.=
The entry ban does not apply to:
Entry in Sweden is allowed for foreigners who reside in the following co= untries: Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Th= ailand and Israel.
Entry to Sweden from the UK is subject to the same rules that apply to o= ther third countries outside the EU/EEA area. In practice, this means that = an entry ban and the requirement of a negative COVID-19 test result for peo= ple arriving from the UK will remain in effect, with certain exemptions.
British citizens and their family members who have applied for residence= status are exempt from the entry ban and test requirement on entry to Swed= en from countries outside the EU/EEA.
Find out more:
polisen.se
Questions and answers about the =
entry ban to Sweden - Government.se
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted fr= om temporary travel restriction.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their famil= y members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel = restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their count= ry of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country ma= y transit through the international transit area of airports located in the= Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue = to apply.
From 14/12/2020, regional advice will be replaced by stricter national r= egulations and general advice, according to the Public Health Agency of Swe= den.
From 19/12/2020, all non-essential public services run by the state, reg= ions and municipalities are closed (this includes swimming pools, sports ce= ntres and museums).
Schools for over-16s will continue online classes until 24/1/2021.
Employers are asked to let non-essential staff work from home until 24/1= /2021.
There is no general requirement to wear a face mask in n= ormal social situations, in public places, and in public transport. However= , Swedavia Airports recommends passengers to use face masks at their airpor= ts. Face masks must always be seen as complementary to other recommendation= s: stay at home when you have symptoms, wash your hands regularly and keep = at a distance from others.
New guidelines for face masks will be presented by the Public Health Age= ncy before 7/1/2021. They will specify which face masks to use and at what = times they should be used.
More details are available here
The general guidelines require to maintain social distan= cing (1.5 metres) from people other than those you live with. You should re= frain from certain kinds of activity that cannot be performed while physica= lly distanced from others. This may refer to: certain sporting activities, = such as contact sports like wrestling, ice hockey and basketball; private e= vents such as parties, weddings, dinner parties and after-work events; heal= th and beauty treatments that are not medically justified, such as massages= , pedicures, haircuts, etc.
From 1 June 2021 new restrictions will apply.
Maximum number of participants:
If a private gathering is held at an event venue, in a meeting room and = at other rented premises, a maximum of 8 people are allowed to attend. If y= ou organise an event in violation of the ban, you may face a fine or prison= sentence of up to 6 months.
Public gatherings include:
Public events include:
Find out more:
Rules from 1 June
More information about the ban provided by the Government
Recommendations to public transport authorities are in p=
lace.
These recommendations include:
- distancing between passengers and getting passengers on board from side d=
oors instead of front door on buses;
- provide enough space to avoid crowding;
- limit the number of passengers per vehicle;
- inform passengers about how to minimise the risk of disease transmission.=
Public transportation is operating but services may be limited, both as reg=
ards the number of passengers allowed and frequency of departures. Public t=
ransport should be limited as much as possible. For information about servi=
ces or routes, visit the relevant website or contact the operator on the ph=
one for information in English. If you become ill, you need to be able to m=
ake your way home without putting others at risk of infection.
Before starting your journey, please check visa requirem= ents for your destination at: The Schengen visa
This country is ready t=
o connect to the EU Digital COVID certificate Gateway
Information on "EU Digital COVID Certificates" is= sued in Sweden
_________
The "EU Digital COVID Certificate" (available from 1 July 2021= strong>) provides proof that a person has either:
When travelling, holders of the "EU Digital COVID Certificate" will have= the same rights as citizens of the visited Member State who have been vacc= inated, tested or recovered.
The certificate provides a standardised recognition of the holder's stat= us related to vaccination, recovery from COVID or test result. Each country= continues to be responsible for the definition of its own entry requiremen= ts and rules, which are not standardised at the EU level. This means that <= strong>what you will be eligible for, upon presentation of this certificate= , depends on the measures and entry rules in place at your country of desti= nation.
How does it work:
Find out more:
Information on the "EU Digital COVID Certificate"
Press Release
Questions & Answers
Factsheet
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06.05.2021
N= o
Sweden adopts its own national classification of risk a= reas, hence travel restrictions for Sweden are not based on the common "EU = Traffic Lights" map.
The Government has decided to extend the general entry ban for foreign c= itizens who cannot present a negative COVID-19 test result on arrival in Sw= eden until 31 May 2021.
Citizens from EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries, and th= eir family members, as well as people with Swedish residence permits, are a= llowed to enter Sweden at the conditions specified hereafter.
Is a coronavirus test required?
All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departur=
e negative COVID-19 test.
The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to arrival.=
p>
Accepted tests: antigen, TMA, PCR, LAMP
Children aged 17 and under are exempted.
The following information must appear on the certificate:
The information must be clearly stated in Swedish, English, Norwegian or= Danish.
Exemptions are available for cross-border workers and some other categor= ies.
If you got tested before your departure for Sweden, you do not have to g= et tested again in connection with your arrival, but you should still get t= ested 5 days after your arrival.
Is a quarantine required?
A quarantine is not required.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
Airline operators may require passengers to show a health statement but = this is not a general requirement for entering Sweden.
Find out more:
Questions and answers about the entry =
ban to Sweden - Government.se
International travel restrictions - Krisinformat=
ion.se
The Government has decided to extend the general entry ban for foreign c=
itizens until 31 May 2021.
A temporary ban on non-essential travel to the EU via Sweden, introduced fo=
llowing a call from the European Council and the European Commission, has b=
een in effect since March 2020. Since February 2021 it also includes a requ=
irement of a negative COVID-19 test result for entry into Sweden. The ban i=
ncludes certain exemptions.
To travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU/ EEA, you must be cove= red by at least one of the exemptions from the entry ban and also be able t= o present a negative COVID-19 test, or be exempt from the test requirement.=
The entry ban does not apply to:
Entry in Sweden is allowed for foreigners who reside in the following co= untries: Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.
Entry to Sweden from the UK is subject to the same rules that apply to o= ther third countries outside the EU/EEA area. In practice, this means that = an entry ban and the requirement of a negative COVID-19 test result for peo= ple arriving from the UK will remain in effect, with certain exemptions.
British citizens and their family members who have applied for residence= status are exempt from the entry ban and test requirement on entry to Swed= en from countries outside the EU/EEA.
Find out more:
polisen.se
Questions and answers about the =
entry ban to Sweden - Government.se
As a general rule, passengers in transit in the EU+ area are exempted fr= om temporary travel restriction.
EU citizens entering the EU from a third country, as well as their famil= y members, irrespective of their nationality, are exempted from the travel = restrictions regardless of whether or not they are returning to their count= ry of nationality or residence.
Passengers travelling from a non-EU country to another non-EU country ma= y transit through the international transit area of airports located in the= Schengen area. Rules regarding airport transit visa requirements continue = to apply.
From 14/12/2020, regional advice will be replaced by stricter national r= egulations and general advice, according to the Public Health Agency of Swe= den.
From 19/12/2020, all non-essential public services run by the state, reg= ions and municipalities are closed (this includes swimming pools, sports ce= ntres and museums).
Schools for over-16s will continue online classes until 24/1/2021.
Employers are asked to let non-essential staff work from home until 24/1= /2021.
There is no general requirement to wear a face mask in n= ormal social situations, in public places, and in public transport. However= , Swedavia Airports recommends passengers to use face masks at their airpor= ts. Face masks must always be seen as complementary to other recommendation= s: stay at home when you have symptoms, wash your hands regularly and keep = at a distance from others.
New guidelines for face masks will be presented by the Public Health Age= ncy before 7/1/2021. They will specify which face masks to use and at what = times they should be used.
More details are available here
The general guidelines require to maintain social distan= cing (1.5 metres) from people other than those you live with. You should re= frain from certain kinds of activity that cannot be performed while physica= lly distanced from others. This may refer to: certain sporting activities, = such as contact sports like wrestling, ice hockey and basketball; private e= vents such as parties, weddings, dinner parties and after-work events; heal= th and beauty treatments that are not medically justified, such as massages= , pedicures, haircuts, etc.
Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/m= ap/SWE/7001
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31.03.2021
N= O
Sweden adopts its own national classification of risk a= reas, hence travel restrictions for Sweden are not based on the common "EU = Traffic Lights" map.
Citizens from EU Member States (with the exception of Denmark) and Schen= gen Associated countries (with the exception of Norway), and their family m= embers, as well as people with Swedish residence permits, are allowed to en= ter Sweden at the conditions specified hereafter.
Until 31 March, Sweden enforces a stricter entry ban from Denmark and No= rway. Foreigners coming from Denmark are allowed to enter Sweden if they li= ve or work in Sweden. Exceptions apply to people who live on Bornholm and t= ravel, via Sweden, between Bornholm and another part of Denmark, as well as= to health and medical personnel who shall perform work on Bornholm and per= sonnel who shall perform health and medical transports. Other than those ex= emptions, only Swedish citizens are allowed to enter Sweden from Denmark.= p>
From 31 March, Danish and Norwegian citizens can enter under the same re= quirements as other EU/EEA nationals.
Is a coronavirus test required?
All travellers are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test.
The test must be taken within 48 hours prior to a=
rrival.
Accepted tests: antigen, TMA, PCR, LAMP.
Children aged 17 and under are exempted.
The following information must appear on the certificate:
The information must be clearly stated in Swedish, English, Norwegian or= Danish.
Exemptions are available for cross-border workers and some other categor= ies.
If you got tested before your departure for Sweden, you do not have to g= et tested again in connection with your arrival, but you should still get t= ested 5 days after your arrival.
Is a quarantine required?
A quarantine is not required.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
Airline operators may require passengers to show a health statement but = this is not a general requirement for entering Sweden.
Find out more:
International travel restrictions - Krisinformation.se
Documents= you need to travel in Europe
Until 31 May 2021, there is an entry ban for non-essential travel to Swe= den from countries outside the EU.
The entry ban does not apply to:
Entry in Sweden is allowed for foreigners who reside in the following co= untries: Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, R= wanda, South Korea and Thailand.
A temporary= entry ban applies to all passengers arriving from th= e UK. UK nationals who can demonstrate that they live or work in Sweden or = have urgent family reasons are exempt. Swedish citizens are also exempt.
Travellers to Sweden from the UK who are exempt from the entry ban will = have to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arriva= l in Sweden. Holders of Swedish passports do not have to do this.
Citizens of other countries who have particularly urgent needs or who ar= e to carry out essential functions in Sweden can also be allowed entry. Thi= s includes an exemption for students and highly skilled professionals, amon= gst others. For more information.
Find out more:
polisen.se
YES=
YES
YES
YES
You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this c= ountry on the IATA website.
You can also find information about air passenger rights= strong> on our portal for citizens.
From 14/12/2020, regional advice will be replaced by stricter national r= egulations and general advice, according to the Public Health Agency of Swe= den.
From 19/12/2020, all non-essential public services run by the state, reg= ions and municipalities are closed (this includes swimming pools, sports ce= ntres and museums).
Schools for over-16s will continue online classes until 24/1/2021.
Employers are asked to let non-essential staff work from home until 24/1= /2021.
Health cover for temporary stays
There is no general requirement to wear a face mask in n= ormal social situations, in public places, and in public transport. However= , Swedavia Airports recommends passengers to use face masks at their airpor= ts. Face masks must always be seen as complementary to other recommendation= s: stay at home when you have symptoms, wash your hands regularly and keep = at a distance from others.
New guidelines for face masks will be presented by the Public Health Age= ncy before 7/1/2021. They will specify which face masks to use and at what = times they should be used.
More details are available here
The general guidelines require to maintain social distan= cing (1.5 metres) from people other than those you live with. You should re= frain from certain kinds of activity that cannot be performed while physica= lly distanced from others. This may refer to: certain sporting activities, = such as contact sports like wrestling, ice hockey and basketball; private e= vents such as parties, weddings, dinner parties and after-work events; heal= th and beauty treatments that are not medically justified, such as massages= , pedicures, haircuts, etc.
Source: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/m= ap/SWE/7001
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28.01.2021
Partially
Sweden adopts its own national classification of risk a= reas, hence travel restrictions for Sweden are not based on the common "EU = Traffic Lights" map.
Citizens from EU Member States (with the exception of Denmark) and Schen= gen Associated countries, and their family members, as well as people with = Swedish residence permits, are allowed to enter Sweden without restrictions= .
From 22 December 2020 till 21 January 2021 Sweden enforces a stricter en= try ban from Denmark, including all foreign citizens except personnel trans= porting goods or passengers, foreign diplomats or consular staff and their = families and staff, foreign couriers, people working in or for an internati= onal organisation and people with urgent family reasons.
Foreigners coming from Denmark are allowed to enter Sweden if they live = or work in Sweden. Exceptions also apply to people who live on Bornholm and= travel, via Sweden, between Bornholm and another part of Denmark, as well = as to health and medical personnel who shall perform work on Bornholm and p= ersonnel who shall perform health and medical transports. Other than those = exemptions, only Swedish citizens will be allowed to enter Sweden from Denm= ark.
Is a coronavirus test required?
NO.
Is a quarantine required?
NO.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
Airline operators may require passengers to show a health statement but = this is not a general requirement for entering Sweden.
Find out more:
krisinformationen.se
Documents= you need to travel in Europe
A temporary entry ban app= lies to all passengers arriving from the UK. UK nationals who can demonstra= te that they live or work in Sweden or have urgent family reasons are exempt. Swedish citizens a= re also exempt. The ban is in place since 21 December. The exemption for th= ose living or working in Sweden, or with urgent family reasons, applies fro= m 23 December until 21 January 2021.
As of 1 January, travellers to Sweden from the UK who are exempt from th= e entry ban will have to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hour= s prior to arrival in Sweden. Holders of Swedish passports do not have to d= o this.
The Swedish government recommends that all passengers who arrived in Swe= den from the UK since 12 December should self-isolate for seven days. They = should also take a PCR test on the day of arrival and after five days. More= information is available from the Swedish Public Health Agency.
____________________
The Swedish government has decided to stop all non-essential travel to S=
weden from countries outside the EU. This ban will be in effect unt=
il 31 March 2021.
The entry ban does not apply to citizens and their families from EU Member =
States or Schengen Associated Countries. Moreover, the ban does not apply i=
f you are a permanent resident or hold a residence permit in Sweden or anot=
her EU Member State or Schengen Associated country. The entry ban also does=
not apply to people who have a national visa in Sweden or a national visa =
valid longer than three months in another EU Member State or Schengen Assoc=
iated country. Finally, the ban does not apply to people who have family ti=
es as specified under the Aliens Act (2005:716).
There are also several other exceptions, like foreigners who reside in t= he following countries: Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Rwanda, Sout= h Korea, Thailand, and Uruguay.
Citizens of other countries who have particularly urgent needs or who ar= e to carry out essential functions in Sweden can also still be allowed entr= y. This includes exemption for students and highly skilled professionals, a= mongst others. For more information, please visit polisen.se
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
From 14/12/2020, regional advice will be replaced by stricter national r= egulations and general advice, according to the Public Health Agency of Swe= den.
From 19/12/2020, all non-essential public services run by the state, reg= ions and municipalities are closed (this includes swimming pools, sports ce= ntres and museums).
Schools for over-16s will continue online classes until 24/1/2021.
Employers are asked to let non-essential staff work from home until 24/1= /2021.
Health cover for temporary stays
There is no general requirement to wear a face mask in n= ormal social situations, in public places, and in public transport. However= , Swedavia Airports recommends passengers to use face masks at their airpor= ts. Face masks must always be seen as complementary to other recommendation= s: stay at home when you have symptoms, wash your hands regularly and keep = at a distance from others.
New guidelines for face masks will be presented by the Public Health Age= ncy before 7/1/2021. They will specify which face masks to use and at what = times they should be used.
More details are available here
The general guidelines require to maintain social distan= cing (1.5 metres) from people other than those you live with. You should re= frain from certain kinds of activity that cannot be performed while physica= lly distanced from others. This may refer to: certain sporting activities, = such as contact sports like wrestling, ice hockey and basketball; private e= vents such as parties, weddings, dinner parties and after-work events; heal= th and beauty treatments that are not medically justified, such as massages= , pedicures, haircuts, etc.
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22.01.2021
The Swedish Government has decided to stop non-essential travel to Swede= n from countries outside the EU. This ban will be in effect until March 31.= This ban has been introduced to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus ou= tbreak, and to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
The entry ban does not apply to citizens and their families from EU/EEA = countries and Switzerland. Moreover, the ban does not apply if you are a pe= rmanent resident or hold a residence permit in Sweden or another EU country= , or if you have a national visa in Sweden.
Exceptions can also be made for people with particularly urgent needs. T= he exemption will also apply to seasonal workers employed in agriculture, f= orestry and horticulture.
Swedish border control officials determine the manner in which the excep= tions should be interpreted and the decisions that should be taken. = p>
A temporary ban on entry to Sweden for nationals from the UK and Denmark= is in effect.
Exceptions may be made, such as for:
=E2=80=A2 Anyone working or living in Sweden can enter=
from Denmark.
=E2=80=A2 Children going to meet parents living in Sweden=
and their escort.
=E2=80=A2 Those travelling in health service vehicles.
Foreign nationals traveling from the United Kingdom who must also be abl= e to show a negative test result before being allowed to enter Sweden.
New variants of the virus that causes Covid-19 have been discovered in t= he UK, Brasil, and South Africa. If you have been in those countries recent= ly, you should:
Others in your household should also remain at home while awaiting the t= est result.
An advisory against non-essential travel to countries outside the EU is = in effect until 31 January 2021.
There is no quarantine requirement for travellers to Sweden. Swedavia Ai=
rports recommends passengers to use face masks at their airports. Airline o=
perators may require passengers to show a health statement but this is no g=
eneral requirement for entering Sweden.
Pay close attention to the information given by your airline =E2=80=93 many=
airline companies require you to wear a face mask on board.
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23.12.2020
Yes
Citizens from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries, and thei= r family members, as well as people with Swedish residence permits, are all= owed to enter Sweden without restrictions.
Airline operators may require passengers to show a health statement but = this is not a general requirement for entering Sweden.
Find out more:
The Swedish government has decided to stop non-essential=
travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU. This ban will be in effect=
until 22.12.2020.
The entry ban does not apply to citizens and their families from EU Member =
States + Schengen Associated countries. Moreover, the ban does not apply if=
you are a permanent resident or hold a residence permit in Sweden or anoth=
er EU Member State or Schengen Associated country. The entry ban also does =
not apply to people who have a national visa in Sweden or a national visa v=
alid longer than three months in another EU Member State or Schengen Associ=
ated country. Finally, the ban does not apply to people who have family tie=
s as specified under the Aliens Act (2005:716).
There are also several other exceptions, like foreigners who reside in t= he following countries: Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Rwanda, Sout= h Korea, Thailand, and Uruguay.
Citizens of other countries who have particularly urgent needs or who ar= e to carry out essential functions in Sweden can also still be allowed entr= y. This includes exemption for students and highly skilled professionals, a= mongst others. For more information, please visit polisen.se
Yes
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Travelling to Sweden
EU citizens and their family members, and people with Sw= edish residence permits, are allowed to enter Sweden without restrictions.<= /p>
Citizens from Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are allowed= to enter Sweden without restrictions.
Travelling from Sweden or returning to Sweden
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs has issued=
an advisory against non-essential travel to many countries.
No such advice is in place for the following countries: Andorra, Austria, B=
elgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Gr=
eece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Nethe=
rlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Switzerland, Spain a=
nd the Vatican.
The reasons for the advice against non-essential travel to some countrie= s are the spread of the new coronavirus and the uncertainty that currently = applies to foreign travel.
Rules and Exceptions
There is no quarantine requirement for travellers t=
o Sweden.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
Airline operators may require passengers to show a =
health statement but this is no general requirement for entering Sweden.
Third-country nationals
Sweden has imposed a temporary entry ban to non-essentia= l travels to Sweden across an external border,
meaning from other countries than the EU/EEA, except the= UK or Switzerland. The decision is currently in effect until 31/10= /20 (inclusive).
The ban does not apply to Swedish citizens, nor does it = apply to travels inside the EU/EEA area.
There are also several other exceptions, like foreigners= who reside in the following select countries: Australia, Georgia, Japan, C= anada, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay.
Citizens of other countries who have particularly urgent= needs or who are to carry out essential functions in Sweden can also still= be allowed entry. The latest change even includes exemption for students a= nd highly skilled professionals, amongst others.
For more information, please visit polisen.se= p>
Links to national sources
Source: WCO/Swedish Customs
25.03.2020
Information based on the recommendations of the Public Health Agency is =
spread throughout
the organisation on a regular basis. This include to stay at home if you ha=
ve any symptoms and
to wash your hands with soap and water regularly. Employees that have dutie=
s that can be done
from home are to work from home. Swedish Customs has taken measures to ensu=
re that there
is adequate protective equipment for customs officers in stock, should the =
situation require the
use of such equipment. Information about new regulations and possible regul=
atory initiatives
has been communicated to customs officers, and the internal guidelines rega=
rding the correct
use of protective equipment has been updated. All business travels are to b=
e
cancelled/postponed except for those essential (which is to be decided by m=
anagement).
So far, Swedish Customs has not encountered any unexpected challenges, the =
organization is
adjusting to the new situation and we have crisis teams at both national an=
d regional level that
coordinate the work. Neither are we experiencing any disruptions caused by =
shortage in
personnel, due to sick leave, so far.
Web-links to any relevant documents:
The website of Swedish Customs is updated with the information directly =
relating to customs
matters: www.tullverket.se
Most relevant Swedish weblinks for information concerning covid-19 would=
be
- Public Health Agency of Sweden: https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-healthagency-of-swed=
en/
- Swedish Government Offices: https://www.government.se/
- Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency: https://www.msb.se/en/
Further information: http://www.wcoomd.org/.........natural-disaster/covid_19/sweden_en.pdf?l= a=3Den
Souce: European Commission
16.03.2020
Temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving a= nd rest times for the drivers
Sweden notifed a temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of = driving and rest times. This relaxation is granted pursuant to Article 14(2= ) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006. It will apply to those drivers involved i= n domestic and international transports.
Start date: 16.03.2020
End date: 14.04.2020
Further information: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/tem= porary-relaxatio...
Ban on non-essential travel from third c= ountries
Following a call by the European Council and European Commission the Swe= dish Government has banned non-essential travel to Sweden from all countrie= s except European Union Member States, the United Kingdom, Norway, Iceland,= Liechtenstein and Switzerland. This do not apply on Swedish citizens, thir= d-country nationals, travellers with an essential function or need etc.
17.03.2020End date:
30.06.2020
More info: https://www.govern= ment.se
Source: https://ec.europa.eu/trans= port/coronavirus-response_en
Remarks from the International Road Tr= ansport Union
30.12.2021
To be allowed to enter Sweden, a negative Covid-19 test, which i= s not older than 48 hours old, is required for all foreign citizens who do = not live in Sweden. The test must be presented by everyone from the age of = 12.
Unfortunately, the Swedish border police have had to reject a number of = travelers who have come to Sweden with different bus companies, as they hav= e not been able to present the correct documents. The Swedish Police Author= ity wants to ensure that all carriers see the importance of the passengers = you take on board having the documents required to travel into Sweden. In t= he event that travelers do not meet the requirements, it can have far-reach= ing consequences for the traveler and the actors involved. In this, i.a. th= e carrier plays an important role in supporting the traveler with travel ba= ck to the destination of origin.
All information about what applies to entry into Sweden during t= he entry ban that applies until 31 January 2022 can be found here:=
https://polisen.se/om-polisen/polisens-arbete/granspolisen/sa-paverk= as/
Source: The Swedish Bus and Coach Federation, part of TransportfC6retage= n/The Swedish Confederation of Transport Enterprises and The Confederation = of Swedish Enterprise.
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15.02.2021
COVID -19 update: Exemption for individuals working with the tra= nsportation of goods
There are exemptions for individuals working with the transpo= rtation of goods.
See the detailed list of exemptions here.
The exception applies to foreign personnel transporting goods and other = personnel in the transport sector. This refers to personnel who perform tra= nsports regardless of which goods are being transported and regardless of w= hich destination the transport has.
Thus, the temporary entry restrictions do not apply to transport staff, = even when traveling to or from their vehicle, aircraft or ship (to perform = or after completing a transport). The exception also covers professional dr= ivers whose vehicles and cargo that are already in Sweden. As part of this = transport exemption, it is also considered that empty transports can be cov= ered if they are part of the transport chain. Truck drivers must be able to= present Community and driver licenses in order to be covered by the exempt= ion for transport
Source: The Swedish Bus and Coach Federation, part of Trans= portf=C3=B6retagen/The Swedish Confederation of Transport Enterprises and T= he Confederation of Swedish Enterprise.
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12.02.2021
COVID-19 update: Overview of the restrictions in Sweden=
For Swedish citizens
- Can enter Sweden.
- Should follow the the P= ublic Health Agency of Sweden's recommendations for everyone travelling to = Sweden from abroad.
Foreign citizens who are residents according to the Swedish Popu= lation Registry, hold a valid residence permit, residence right or residenc= e status.
- Exempted from the entry= ban.
- Exempted from the requir= ement to present a negative Covid-19 test.
- Should follow the the P= ublic Health Agency of Sweden's recommendations for everyone travelling to = Sweden from abroad.
Entry from an EEA (European Economic Area) country
- Negative test result do= cumenting that the holder does not have an ongoing covid-19 infection, is r= equired.
- No further entry bans a= re enforced.
- Should follow the the P= ublic Health Agency of Sweden's recommendations for everyone travelling to = Sweden from abroad.
Entry from a non-EEA country
- Negative test result do= cumenting that the holder does not have an ongoing covid-19 infection, is r= equired.
- Must be covered by at le= ast one exemption to the general entry ban.
- Should follow the the Pu= blic Health Agency of Sweden's recommendations for everyone travelling to S= weden from abroad.
Entry from Denmark, Norway or the UK
- Negative test result do= cumenting that the holder does not have an ongoing covid-19 infection, is r= equired.
- Must be covered by at l= east one exemption to the stricter entry ban.
- Should follow the the P= ublic Health Agency of Sweden's recommendations for everyone travelling to = Sweden from abroad.
See here for the full information in English.
Source: The Swedish Bus and Coach Federation, part of Trans= portf=C3=B6retagen/The Swedish Confederation of Transport Enterprises and T= he Confederation of Swedish Enterprise.
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22.01.2021
Issues at Denmark - Sweden Border resolved
Denmark - Sweden
S=C3=85, NLF and DTL , IRU associations in the Nordics, after contacting=
their respective authorities, have now confirmed that carriers of goods
This news comes in a context , where some truck drivers were denied entr= y into Sweden from Denmark in the past few days.
A link to the relevant legislation, where it is underlined that persons =
transporting goods from Sweden to Denmark are exempted from the travel ban =
can be accessed here (in Swedish).
Source: DTL
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26.05.2020
On 25 May, it was confirmed that relaxations= of driving and rest times rules currently in place in Sweden will not be e= xtended further. Therefore, as from 00:00 on 1 June, normal driving and res= t time periods will apply.
More information can be found here.
Source: = DTL
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09.04.2020
The Swedish Transport Agency states that Swe= den plans to adopt a temporary and limited relaxation on the enforcement of= driving and rest times for the drivers of vehicles transporting all types of goods and transpor= t of passengers.
This temporary relaxation applies = ;from 15 April 2020 an= d will run until 31 May 2020. This relaxation is granted purs= uant to Article 14(2) of the EU Regulation 561=E2=81=842006. It will ap= ply to all drivers, irrespective of their nationality, when operating on th= e Swedish territory.
For the above-mentioned category of drivers,= the following provisions will be temporarily relaxed as follows:
- Derogation to Article 6(1) of Regulation 5= 61/2006: replacement of the maximum daily driving limit of 9 hours wit= h one of 11 hours.
- Derogation to Article 6(2) of Regulation 5= 61/2006: replacement of the maximum weekly driving limit of 56 hours w= ith one of 60 hours.
- Derogation to Article 6(3) of Regulation 5= 61/2006: replacement of the maximum fortnightly driving limit of 90 ho= urs with one of 120 hours.
- No derogation to Article 7 of Regulation 5= 61/2006.
- Derogation to Article 8(1) of Regulation 5= 61/2006: reduction of the regular daily rest requirements from 11 to 9= hours.
- Derogation to Article 8(6) of Regulation 5= 61/2006: reduction of the regular weekly rest period from 45 hours to = 24 hours.
- Derogation to Article 8(8) of Regulation 5= 61/2006: possibility for the driver to take the regular weekly rest sh= orter than 45 hours in the vehicle, as long as it has suitable sleeping fac= ilities for each driver and the vehicle is stationary.
Source: = Transportf=C3=B6retagen
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16.03.2020
The Sweden government has taken measures introducing social distancing t= o prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Freight transport ac= tivities within, to and from Sweden are not impacted by these measures.=
As of March 16th, the Swedish Transport Agency is granting a temporary t= olerance concerning the enforcement of driving and resting times rules for = freight operations according to EU Regulation No. 561/2006. Exem= ptions in Sweden apply to daily rest time (minimum 9 hours), weekly rest ti= me (minimum 24 hours) and driving time as long as breaks are taken after a = maximum of 4,5 hours driving time. Exemptions are valid for 30 days an= d are valid for all types of transports (i.e. goods, bus and coach), provid= ed that road safety is not affected [be impaired] when transport companies = make use of these exemptions.
Sources: SA and Stoneridge Electronics