Covid travel news for Sweden

Sweden closes border with Norway

Sweden will close its border with Norway from midnight. The country wants to prevent the spread of the British corona mutation. The entry ban shall apply at least until 14 February.

Among others commuters are exempt from the rules. The decision comes after Norway yesterday took heavy lockdown measures in a number of municipalities over the outbreak of the British variant at a retirement home south of Oslo. According to Swedish Interior Minister Mikael Damberg, the entry ban should prevent Norwegians from crossing the border to shop in Sweden, for example.

In addition, the Swedish government advises against unnecessary travel to Norway. And the existing entry ban for travelers from Great Britain and Denmark has also been extended.

Updated on January 24, 2021.

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Sweden announces tougher corona measures

The Swedish government is going to introduce stricter corona measures. In the country, from 24 December, a maximum of four people will be allowed to visit a restaurant together. So far, that number has been eight. And after 8 p.m., no more alcohol is served.

There will be also a limit to the number of people admitted to shops, shopping centers and gyms and now the recommendation is introduced that people wear a mask on public transport.

Secondary school pupils will only be taught online until 24 January and all non-essential staff will have to work from home.

Updated on December 18, 2020.

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Sweden has restricted the entry of most foreign travelers

Sweden has restricted the entry of most foreign travelers arriving from outside of the wider European Area until at least December 22. Swedish nationals and residents may still return to Sweden from countries outside the EEA. 

Updated on October 30, 2020.

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Sweden restricts the entry of foreign travelers outside the EU until at least October 31

Sweden has restricted the entry of most foreign travelers arriving from outside of the wider European Area until at least October 31. Swedish nationals and residents may still return to Sweden from countries outside the EEA. Residents of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay may also still enter Sweden. Read more here.

Updated on September 08, 2020.

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Sweden: no increase in coronary infections

While elsewhere in Europe the number of new corona cases is increasing, Sweden is seeing a decline. There seems to be the result of group immunity. Whether this is the result of the mild lockdown that caused a lot of international concern is still unclear.

Updated on August 10, 2020.

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The borders of Sweden are open for travelers from Europe

Tthere are no entry restrictions for travelers from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland and the U.K. That’s been part of Sweden’s strategy toward the virus. Arrivals do not need to go in quarantine. Non-essential travel from other countries outside Europe is not allowed.

We recommend to always check if there are any latest travel restrictions before you book an accommodation. Government measures are constantly changing, so we recommend that you regularly check for updates. Click here for travel restrictions and guidelines for Sweden. 

Updated on June 30, 2020.

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Sweden reopened borders for European countries

Sweden has made some exceptions to their entry ban and are now allowing entry to a list of EU/EEA countries, and as of July 4, 2020 to an expanded list of third-party countries outside the EU.

Here is the current list of EU/EEA nations that can visit Sweden:

• Andorra
• Austria
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Italy
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Monaco
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• San Marino
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom
• Vatican City

Source: Travel Off Path

We recommend to always check if there are any latest travel restrictions before you book an accommodation. Government measures are constantly changing, so we recommend that you regularly check for updates. Click here for travel restrictions and guidelines for Sweden.

Updated on July 06, 2020.

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