Heathrow and Gatwick: Latest Covid travel rules for Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark
Covid rules continue to be relaxed here in England, as the government has announced that isolation with Covid will no longer be a legal requirement.
However, there are still a number of rules and restrictions regarding international travel, both here in the UK and abroad.
Since 11 February, the rules for travelers arriving in England have been relaxed, with all test requirements removed for fully vaccinated arrivals. Unvaccinated travelers now only need to do a test before departure and a PCR test on or before day two after arrival.
When traveling abroad, it is important that passengers are aware of the rules in place in their country of destination, as well as here in the UK for when they return.
Take a look at the rules for passengers traveling to Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark.
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Norway
Travel restrictions on entry into Norway have been lifted, which means that the same rules as before the pandemic now apply.
However, all travelers arriving in Svalbard must present a negative antigen fast test result taken within 24 hours of departure, and they must still take a Covid test within 24 hours of arrival.
Norway has abolished almost all Covid measures, including requirements for social distancing, worm-bearing and quarantine requirements.
Sweden
If you are fully vaccinated, you can travel into Sweden regardless of purpose without having to test or self-isolate.
Travelers who are not fully vaccinated will need to show proof that they are exempt from Sweden’s current entry ban under another exemption.
British citizens residing legally in Sweden are exempt from the entry ban. Children aged 17 and under are also exempt from the entry ban and from the requirement to show proof of a negative test or vaccination status in order to enter Sweden.
Unvaccinated travelers must show proof of a negative PCR or antigen test taken no more than 72 hours before entry, or proof that they are exempt from the test requirement.
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Finland
If you are fully vaccinated, you can enter Finland without needing a substantial or compassionate reason for entry. Passengers must show proof that they are fully vaccinated at least seven days before arrival.
Those who are not vaccinated may only enter Finland if they can prove a substantial or compassionate reason for entry, which does not include tourism.
If you have recovered from Covid and received a vaccine dose, you will be considered fully vaccinated by the Finnish authorities
Young people born in 2007 or later are exempt from Finland’s entry requirements and do not have to present a vaccination certificate or take a test.
Denmark
If you travel from the UK to Denmark and have been fully vaccinated, you can enter the country without a Covid test or self-isolation. Passengers will need proof that they are fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival.
Passengers who have previously recovered from Covid can enter Denmark without a test or self-isolation, but they must prove a positive PCR test taken more than 11 days but less than 180 days ago.
Travelers who have not been vaccinated or who have not recovered from Covid must take a Covid test within 24 hours of arrival in Denmark and isolate themselves for 10 days. They can terminate the isolation after day four by taking a negative PCR test.
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