Travel Alert: Sweden

TRAVEL ALERT

Government officials are maintaining restrictions imposed to defeat COVID-19 as of July 8. Officials previously extended international entry restrictions until at least Sept. 1. Nonessential travel from outside the EU/EEA is prohibited; residents of Albania, Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Macau, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and the US are exempt from the entry ban. Exemptions are also in place for EU/EEA citizens and residents, passengers in transit, students, and limited other essential purposes.

There are no entry restrictions in place for travel from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Norway. Travelers from all other EU/EEA countries must present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken within the 72 hours before arrival in Sweden, a certificate of vaccination no less than 14 days old, or a certificate of recovery from COVID-19 within the previous 11-180 days. Permitted travelers from all other locations must present a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken within 48 hours before arrival.

Domestic Restrictions

Most nonessential businesses and services are permitted to operate subject to hygiene, capacity, and social distancing requirements. Private indoor gatherings are limited to 50 people; outdoor events of up to 3,000 people are permitted. Authorities no longer recommend the use of masks on public transport.

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