Sweden: Authorities maintaining COVID-19 restrictions as of July 29 /update 22

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Authorities are maintaining measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 as of July 29. Officials have extended international entry restrictions until at least Aug. 31. 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. Authorities also recommend that all travelers arriving from outside the EU/EEA should self-isolate for seven days on arrival and take a COVID-19 test on the day of arrival and five days later.

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.

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)