On April 1, Sweden will lift its entry ban on non-essential travel from outside the European Union, which means that travel restrictions on people coming from countries such as the US, the UK and Australia, regardless of vaccination status, will no longer apply.

The Swedish Ministry of Justice lifted the entry ban on travelers on Friday.

The entry ban within the EU has been lifted. The entry ban from third countries will not be extended. The decision will make it easier for people who have been prevented from coming to Sweden due to the Pandemic to come.

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Woman sitting next to river on sunny day in Stockholm
Outdoors in Stockholm © Tina Axelsson/imagebank.sweden.se

Sweden removed entry restrictions on travelers from other European Union and European Economic Area countries, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status, on February 9. The rest of the world will join them in April.

All COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted at the border, and people will no longer have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter, no matter where they are coming from.

Until April 1, people who are traveling to Sweden from outside the EU/EEA must show proof of vaccination or a compelling reason to travel in order to circumvent Sweden's entry bans.

Non-EU travelers are no longer required to present proof of vaccination or a recovery certificate in order to cross the borders of other countries.

The requirement to wear face masks and have a vaccine certificate in order to enter bars and restaurants was lifted in Sweden on February 9. Tourists attractions such as museums, theaters, and amusement parks are full.