Sweden: Authorities extend COVID-19 international entry restrictions through at least Feb. 28 /update 34

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Authorities in Sweden have extended international entry restrictions imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19. Measures applying to travel from the EU or EEA are extended through Feb. 28 while measures applying to travel from outside this bloc are extended through March 31.

Domestic Measures
Most businesses and services are operating subject to certain limits on capacity and opening hours. A COVID-19 pass is required for indoor events with more than 50 participants. Unvaccinated individuals are advised to limit social contact, and any individual with symptoms of COVID-19 is still required to get tested and avoid social contact while awaiting the result.

Authorities advise individuals to use face masks in crowded public spaces, to practice social, and work from home where possible.

International Travel Restrictions
Nonessential travel is permitted from EU/EEA countries, and for residents of Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kuwait, Macao, New Zealand, Peru, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, UAE, and Uruguay. Such travelers must have a certificate of vaccination or recovery issued by authorities linked to the EU Digital COVID Certificate gateway, or a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior to entry.

Nonessential travel is also permitted for individuals with vaccine certificates issued by authorities in certain countries including Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Cabo Verde, El Salvador, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Israel, Lebanon, Morocco, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Panama, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, UK, Uruguay US, and Vatican City. Such travelers do not need additional testing or isolation requirements.

Nonessential travel to Sweden in other circumstances is generally prohibited with limited exceptions. Permitted excepted travelers must possess a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior to entry. For detailed information on entry requirements and exemptions to the entry ban, click here.

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