Sweden: Authorities lift most domestic COVID-19 restrictions as of Sept. 29 /update 25

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Authorities in Sweden have lifted most of the nation's domestic COVID-19 restrictions effective Sept. 29. The limit on private and public gatherings has been removed, as have social distancing requirements and limits on party sizes at bars and restaurants. Unvaccinated individuals are advised to limit social contacts, and any individual with symptoms of COVID-19 is still obliged to get tested and avoid social contact while awaiting the result.

International Entry Restrictions
There are no entry restrictions applicable to travelers arriving from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, or Norway. Travelers arriving from other EU/EEA countries must possess either the EU Digital COVID Certificate, a certificate of recovery from COVID-19, or a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken in the 72 hours prior to arrival in Sweden.

Travel from outside the EU/EEA is generally prohibited until at least Oct. 31; exceptions are in place for EU citizens and residents and for a limited number of essential reasons. Residents of Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Hong Kong, Jordan, Macau, Moldova, New Zealand, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Ukraine, and Uruguay can enter Sweden with a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken in the 72 hours prior to arrival. Individuals with a vaccination certificate issued by authorities in Albania, Andorra, Faroe Islands, Israel, Morocco, Monaco, North Macedonia, Panama, San Marino, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, and the Vatican can enter from any country.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.

Resources

Emergency Information from Swedish Authorities
Public Health Agency of Sweden
World Health Organization (WHO)