Sweden
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Sweden
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Sweden’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf you’re planning travel to Sweden, find out what you need to know about COVID-19 pandemic there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
There are rules about taking food and drink into the EU. See Taking food and drink into the EU for further information.
More than 850,000 British nationals visit Sweden from the UK each year. Most visits are trouble-free.
If you’re living in or moving to Sweden, visit our Living in Sweden guide in addition to this travel advice.
Border controls are in place in Sweden for people travelling from Denmark via the Öresund crossing and arriving on ferries from Denmark and Germany. See Border controls.
Check Sweden’s Public Health Agency website for up to date information in English about the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, Sweden’s Public Health Agency advises calling the national health hotline on +46 771 1177. For general information on developments in Sweden related to the COVID-19 pandemic call national crisis hotline +46 77 33 113 13.
If you need to contact the emergency services in Sweden call 112.
Terrorist attacks in Sweden cannot be ruled out. See Terrorism
Demonstrations can take place in Sweden and are usually peaceful. Nonetheless, you should avoid demonstrations wherever possible and follow the advice of the local authorities.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
Update history
2024-09-05 13:26
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-08-16 16:55
Addition of a link about Swedish government advice on Mpox (see ‘Health’ page).
2024-06-27 11:07
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-05-13 12:30
Removal of information about Eurovision Song Contest (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2024-05-07 15:50
New information on confirmed demonstrations on 9 May in Malmö (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-02 13:42
Information if you are planning to attend Eurovision on 4 to 11 May 2024, or if you will be in Sweden during the event (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2024-01-09 14:03
Information on Arctic travel (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-08-22 10:15
Removal of information about extreme weather warning for parts of Sweden (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-08-18 15:23
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-08-13 11:27
Update on the risk of terrorism in Sweden (‘Terrorism’ page)
2023-08-11 13:42
Information on extreme weather warnings issued for parts of Sweden due to heavy rain and risk of flooding (‘Summary’ page).
2023-08-08 12:47
Information on extreme weather warnings issued for Western and Southern Sweden due to heavy rain and risk of flooding (‘Summary’ page).
2023-06-22 10:25
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-14 08:19
Information on terrorism in Sweden (‘Terrorism’ page).
2023-02-25 20:46
Updated information on terrorism in Sweden (‘Terrorism’ page).
2023-01-31 15:35
Updated information on terrorism in Sweden (‘Terrorism’ page).
2023-01-21 12:46
Updated general information on demonstrations in Sweden (“Summary”)
2022-08-19 10:02
Updated information to make it clear that the purchase of sex is illegal in Sweden and addition of information about Sweden being increasingly cashless (‘Money’ and ‘Local laws and customs’ pages)
2022-05-12 15:13
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-31 16:46
Removal of COVID-19 entry requirements for travel to Sweden (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-17 12:09
Update to information on local COVID-19 restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page)