Sweden will lift the travel ban in April
On 1 April, Sweden will lift its entry ban on unnecessary travel from countries outside the European Union (EU), which means that travel restrictions for people coming from countries such as the USA, Great Britain and Australia, regardless of vaccination status, will no longer apply.
The decision to lift the entry ban for travelers was announced by the Swedish Ministry of Justice on Friday.
“We have already lifted the entry ban within the EU. Now the government has decided not to extend the entry ban from third countries. It will make it much easier for anyone who has been prevented from coming to Sweden in recent years due to the pandemic,” says Sweden’s Justice and Minister of the Interior Morgan Johansson on the decision.
Earlier on 9 February, Sweden removed all entry restrictions for travelers from other countries within the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA), regardless of their covid-19 vaccination status. In April, the rest of the world will join them.
This means that all covid-19 restrictions will be lifted at the border and people will no longer have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to get in, no matter where they come from.
What are Sweden’s current entry rules?
Until 1 April, persons traveling to Sweden from countries outside the EU / EEA must continue to show proof of vaccination or show compelling reason to travel in order to circumvent Sweden’s entry ban. They must also show evidence of a negative PCR or antigen test (which is not taken more than 72 hours before entry).
Sweden’s neighbors Denmark and Norway have also lifted restrictions on travelers outside the EU, although Finland still requires people from outside the EU to present proof of vaccination or a recovery certificate to cross their borders.
Domestic pandemic restrictions in Sweden were lifted on February 9, including the requirement to wear face masks and to present vaccination certificates to enter bars and restaurants. Tourist attractions such as museums, theaters and amusement parks are at full capacity.