Heathrow and Gatwick: Latest Covid travel rules for Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland
Now that we’ve entered the second month of the year, you may be longing to organize an idyllic winter trip.
Given that concerns about Covid and the Omicron variant seem to have a plateau, there are a number of countries you can now visit with ease – as long as you are up to date with the latest travel rules.
Here is all the latest information if you are planning a chilly winter trip to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland or Iceland with flights from one of London’s airports, including Gatwick and Heathrow.
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Sweden
For fully vaccinated travelers on their way to Sweden from the UK, it could not be easier.
If you are fully vaccinated, you can enter Sweden for all purposes without having to test yourself or self-isolate yourself.
This is the case as long as you received your second vaccine dose more than two weeks before your arrival and if the vaccine you received is approved by the European Medicines Agency.
Children (under the age of 18) accompanying fully vaccinated adults are exempt from all travel restrictions, including testing
If you are not fully vaccinated, you will need proof that you are exempt from the current travel ban under another exemption.
You can check Swedish police website for further details
Alternatively, you need a valid test taken during the last 72 hours or proof that you are exempt from the test requirements.
Both PCR and antigen tests are accepted.
Sweden will accept the UK’s evidence of Covid-19 vaccination.
Swedish authorities recommend everyone who enters Sweden from the UK to take a PCR test for Covid-19 on arrival.
Norway
All travelers arriving in Norway must be tested on arrival, regardless of vaccination status.
You will be advised on exactly what you should do. If there is a test center at the airport or border crossing point, the test must be performed there.
If there is no test center at the border crossing point, a rapid antigen test at a public test center or a self-test must be performed within 24 hours of arrival.
A positive self-test must be reported immediately to the local authority.
All travelers to Norway must also complete an online registration form within 72 hours of arrival.
Not only this, but arriving travelers over the age of 12 must wear face protection in public areas where it is not possible to avoid close contact until they have received a negative test result.
Norway will accept the UK’s evidence of Covid-19 recovery and vaccination records.
Denmark
If you are fully vaccinated or previously infected and can document this, for example with a Covid passport, you can enter from all countries without testing or self-isolation.
If you have not been vaccinated or previously infected, you must take a test within 24 hours of entering the country.
You can also choose to take a test before entering Denmark – this must be a negative PCR at most 72 hours before entry, or a rapid antigen test 48 hours before.
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Finland
If you are traveling to Finland from the UK and are fully vaccinated, you will need proof that you are fully vaccinated at least seven days before arrival.
Alternatively, you can bring proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken no later than 48 hours before arrival in Finland.
Both PCR and side flow tests with a certificate confirming a negative result will be accepted.
If you have recovered from Covid-19 and have received a vaccine dose, you will be considered fully vaccinated by the Finnish authorities. You must prove this on a single certificate.
If you are unvaccinated, you may only enter Finland if you can prove a significant or compassionate reason for entry. This does not include tourism.
Iceland
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, unnecessary travel by UK citizens from the UK to Iceland is only permitted if you are resident in Iceland, or can adequately demonstrate that you have either been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have previously recovered. from Covid-19 infection
From 26 July, you must present a negative PCR or antigen test that is not more than 72 hours old before leaving for Iceland.
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