Amendment regarding entry into Sweden as of 6th of September 2021

03 Sep 2021

The Government to reintroduce ban on entry to Sweden for travelers from Lebanon

The amendment will enter into force on 6 September 2021.

On 2 September 2021, the Government adopted amendments to the temporary ban on entry into Sweden. The amendments concern the exemption for residents of certain designated non-EU countries and are in line with the Council of the European Union’s latest recommendation to EU Member States.

For more information on how the ordinance on a temporary ban on entry into Sweden is to be interpreted and which exemptions apply, please visit the website of the Police Authority.

The Swedish Police Authority's FAQ about the temporary entry ban

For more information concerning the entry ban and the Covid-19 situation in Sweden, including current regulations in place, the Embassy would like to refer to the following websites:

The Government's FAQ about the temporary entry ban

The Public Health Agency's website

Emergency information from Swedish authorities 

Last updated 03 Sep 2021, 10.19 PM