Due to the high prevalence of covid-19 around the world and the increasing spread of the Omicron variant, the Swedish Public Health Agency has requested that the government introduce stricter entry restrictions. The Government has therefore decided to introduce a requirement that a negative test result for ongoing covid-19 infection must be presented upon entry into Sweden.

The test for ongoing COVID-19 infection must have been completed within 48 hours before arrival in Sweden.

The test requirement applies to:

• foreign nationals traveling from EU / EEA countries, including the Nordic countries, or from other countries, with certain exceptions
• all whether they are vaccinated or recovered
• adults and children over 12 years.

The Government refers to the Swedish Public Health Agency for information on what requirements a certificate or a negative test result must meet.

In connection with the introduction of a negative covid-19 test for all travelers, it will no longer be necessary to present the EU’s digital covid certificate when entering Sweden.

To make it easier for those who commute to work or study within the EU / EEA, this group will also be able to present a vaccination certificate. This is an extra alternative to presenting a COVID-19 test that was completed within a week before arrival in Sweden. Exemptions from the test requirement will also be introduced for those traveling via Sweden between Bornholm and Denmark.

All changes to the entry ban will take effect on 28 December.

For more information on how the ordinances on temporary entry bans to Sweden are to be interpreted and which exceptions apply, visit the Police Authority’s website. See the links next to it.