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Negative Covid-19 test needed for entering Sweden

From Saturday 6 February all foreign nationals entering Sweden have to present a negative Covid-19 test (antigen, PCR or LAMP test), not older than 48 hours.

Foreign nationals, aged 18 and older, are subject to the test requirement. Exemptions from this are people under the age of 18, those who live in Sweden and staff in the transport sector.

There are separate regulations for foreigners for travel from and through Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom.

Please see the links below for more information:
> Public Health Agency of Sweden
> Press Release from the Ministry of Justice
> Entry ban from Denmark, Norway and UK
> On travelling to Sweden

Last updated 08 Feb 2021, 4.09 PM