The Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Sweden has extended travel bans with non-Schengen countries until 31 August while lifting the non-essential travel ban with Belgium , Croatia , France , Greece , Iceland , Italy , Luxembourg , Portugal , Spain and Switzerland from 30 June. For the remaining Schengen states, the restrictions remain in place until 15 July. The move has caused a surprise and a Twitter storm seeing as many people expected Sweden to open its borders to its neighbours first. But they will have to wait until mid-July too.
Unlike most countries, Sweden opted out of imposing a lockdown. Nevertheless, the government imposed travel bans to stem the spread of COVID19. Across Europe, the travel industry has restarted, and Sweden is following suit but at a slower pace. In the rest of the world, the pandemic is still causing a lot of uncertainty with many countries still struggling to control the coronavirus. As a result, the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs is maintaining a travel ban with all countries outside Schengen, the EEA, and the EU until the end of August.
The MFA will continue to monitor the global situation and adjust its regulations accordingly.
Travellers to and departing from Sweden are advised to do so with caution bearing in mind the restrictions and precautionary measures in place at their travel destination. Anyone displaying symptoms should refrain from travelling altogether.
The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also stressed that it cannot assist people who are experiencing difficulties in returning home. Liaising with travel operators as well as the local embassy is key, and Swedish citizens abroad can also get help via the Resklar App and the Sweden Abroad website.
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