Covid-19 Travel Restrictions: Sweden – Kiwi.com
Can I enter Sweden?
At present, Sweden is open to tourism to a limited number of countries. Take the time to learn the information below to determine if you can enter Sweden and what COVID-19 restrictions you must follow.
Can I enter Sweden if I am vaccinated?
You can enter Sweden if you have been vaccinated. You are considered to be fully vaccinated at least 14 days after receiving the last required dose.
As of January 2022, there are five vaccine drugs approved in Sweden:
- Pfizer / BioNTech
- Modern / Spike wax
- AstraZeneca / Vaxzevria
- Janssen / Johnson & Johnson
- Novavax
Travel documents if you have been vaccinated
If you are fully vaccinated, show one of the following documents:
- For EU travelers – EU digital covid certificate
- For travelers from exempt countries outside the EU – a certificate issued in these countries
Can I enter Sweden if I am unvaccinated?
You can enter Sweden if you are unvaccinated. In this case, you must present the documents listed below.
Travel documents if you are unvaccinated
If you are unvaccinated, please show one of the following:
- Documentation of recovery from covid-19 that is not more than 180 days old
- A negative PCR test result is not taken more than 72 hours before arrival
Who can not enter Sweden?
From January 2022, Sweden is open for tourism to one Limited amount of countries. Travelers from countries outside the EU / EEA are not allowed to enter Sweden for tourism (only for essential purposes).
Can I leave Sweden?
At present, there are no strict restrictions on leaving Sweden. Both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers can leave Sweden.
Travel documents if I am vaccinated
Vaccinated travelers must have one of the following documents to leave Sweden:
- EU digital covid certificate (for travel within the EU)
- Another document confirming vaccination (to travel outside the EU)
In addition, check the requirements for covid-19 tests for vaccinated travelers in the country of destination in advance.
Travel documents if I am unvaccinated
If you are unvaccinated, please show one of the following documents:
- A certificate of recovery from covid-19 (maximum 180 days old before the day of crossing the border into a particular country)
- A negative COVID-19 test result (relevant period and type of test may vary, check country country requirements)
COVID-19 situation in Sweden right now
At present, the situation with covid-19 in Sweden is moderate. As of January 21, 2022, the Swedish government will lift the requirements due to the declining number of cases of covid-19.
common questions
Is it safe to travel to Sweden right now?
Your trip to Sweden will be safe if you follow the most important rules for covid-19. Here are some of them:
- Wearing masks indoors is mandatory
- At public gatherings, at least 10 square meters per person is required
- All meeting places close at 23.00
Is Stockholm open for travel?
Stockholm is open to travelers now. Nevertheless, please follow all nationwide COVID-19 restrictions when staying in the capital.
Do I have to be quarantined if I go to Sweden?
At present, you do not need to undergo a mandatory quarantine if you comply with all the above requirements.
How do I get a health card to travel to Sweden?
For travelers from EU countries, it is recommended to install the EU digital covid certificate to digitize your vaccination status (or recovery). Travelers from countries outside the EU and the EEA can bring their paper documents or digital passports from certain countries.
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