To mitigate the effects of the spread of COVID-19 a temporary ban on entry to the EU via Sweden is in force. The Government today decided to extend the entry ban until 22 December 2020.
The COVID-19 virus is a matter of international concern that requires cross-border cooperation and coordinated measures. The decision is in line with the EU Commission and the Council of the European Union recommendation to EU Member States.
The entry ban does not apply to Swedish citizens. Exemptions from the entry ban are also made for more categories of travellers. These include, for example, foreign citizens with a Swedish residence permit, people with an essential need or function in Sweden, or residents of certain specified countries.
For more information on the Government's decesion, click here.
For questions and answers on how the decision is implemented, exemptions and more, click here.
For more information on how the ordinance on a temporary entry ban to Sweden is to be interpreted and which exemptions there are, please contact the Swedish Police Authority or visit its website.
For questions about the concrete application of the ban, call the Swedish police at +46 77 114 14 00 and ask to be connected to the National Communications Department or click here.
You can read more about the limited possibilities of obtaining a visa to Sweden on the Swedish Migration Agency's website.
