The Foreign Ministry advises against travel to Turkey's immediate area towards Syria and Iraq
Due to changes in the security situation, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet or UD) has decided to change its travel advisories to the Turkish border...
Second booster recommended for people most at risk of serious illness
The Public Health Agency of Sweden is recommending a second booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine for people who live in special housing for the elderly, receive home care or home...
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...
The booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is recommended after three months at the earliest
The Swedish Public Health Agency recommends that a booster of the Covid-19 vaccine is given from at least three months after the last dose of the primary vaccination. It is a...
Several measures against Covid-19 may be phased out on 9 February
The Public Health Agency of Sweden estimates that the wide spread of Covid-19 can reach its peak in the coming weeks. The spread of infection has resulted in high absence due to...
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (UD) advises against travel to Ukraine
Due to security reasons, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet or UD) advises against all travel to the Crimean peninsula and the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Negative Covid-19 test required for entry from China
The government is now introducing temporary entry restrictions on travel from China. This means that travellers from China must present a certificate for a negative Covid-19 test...
Relief for vaccinated seniors
Vaccinated seniors may now return to a slightly more normal life with regard to contact with other people, writes the Swedish Public Health Agency.
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.
Government extending national restrictions
The Government has decided to prolong the alcohol ban after 8 pm at venues serving food and drink and is proposing more measures by means of the pandemic law.