PUBLICERADES 15 Feb 2022 07:47

The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Ukraine

The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (UD) has decided to advise against all travel to Ukraine due to changes in the security situation. UD also urges Swedes who are in...

PUBLICERADES 7 Feb 2022 20:30

The entry ban for travellers from countries within the EU/EEA is lifted

The government has decided to lift the entry ban for travellers coming to Sweden from the Nordic countries and other EU and EEA countries. The decision is effective from 9...

PUBLICERADES 3 Feb 2020 11:16

Swedish citizens have been transported home from Wuhan

The Swedish Foreign Ministry ("Utrikesdepartementet") and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency ("MSB") have brought home twelve Swedish citizens from China.

PUBLICERADES 16 Dec 2021 12:45

Covid certificate for travelling to Sweden from the Nordic countries

The Public Health Agency proposes that the government introduce requirements for Covid certificates when entering Sweden also from the Nordic countries. Previously, the...

PUBLICERADES 24 May 2021 16:39

The travel warning is extended until 1 July

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet, UD) has decided to extend its warning against non-essential travel until 1 July.

PUBLICERADES 16 Feb 2021 08:08

The Government: Ban on alcohol from 8 pm extended

The ban on serving alcohol between 8 pm and 11 am at venues serving food and drink is being extended until 28 February 2021.

PUBLICERADES 4 Feb 2021 10:10

Negative Covid-19 test result required for entry into Sweden

As of Saturday 6 February, foreign nationals will need to present a negative Covid-19 test result in order to travel into Sweden.

PUBLICERADES 26 Jan 2021 11:01

Travel advisory for countries outside the EU/EEA extended

Today, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to extend the advisory against non-essential travel to countries outside the EU/EEA/Schengen area until 15 April.

PUBLICERADES 22 Dec 2020 15:08

Covid-19 vaccination begins on 27 December

On 27 December, vaccination against Covid-19 will begin in retirement homes in Sweden. The first shipment, with 9750 doses, will be distributed to all regions of the country.

PUBLICERADES 19 Dec 2020 12:11

The government is tightening restrictions before the Christmas weekend

The government is tightening a number of restrictions ahead of the Christmas and New Year weekend. Most restrictions apply from December 24 to January 24.