Change in border control when the UK leaves EU
The UK left EU on January 1st 2020, and as a result became a so-called third country. On January 1st 2021 the transition period agreed upon by the EU and the UK in the Brexit withdrawal agreement came to an end. (Updated 2021-02-06)
Sweden has an entry ban from the UK until 31 March 2021 including all foreigners who do not live or work in Sweden, with a few exceptions. Swedish citizens will be allowed to enter Sweden from the UK. Foreign citizens age 18 and above need to document that they do not have an active covid-19 infection in order to enter Sweden.
More information about the entry ban
Mer information om det tillfälliga inreseförbudet
Decisions are made upon entry
All decisions regarding the enforcement of potential exemptions, are made at the border control point. No pre-approvals or written statements will be issued by the Swedish Police. It is not possible to apply for an exemption by post, e-mail or telephone.
Frequently asked questions about the entry ban
No individual questions regarding enforcement of the entry ban will be answered by the border police or 114 14. Instead questions are referred to the published FAQ about the entry ban. Operators at 114 14 only have access to the information already available on the web.
On January 1st 2021 the right of free movement and other rights of EU citizens were removed for UK citizens, and entry and exit regulations for third country citizens applies.
Amongst other things, this might lead to longer waiting time at border crossing points, since UK citizens need to meet the same entry and exit requirements as other third country nationals as stipulated in the Schengen Borders Code.
However, until 31 March 2021 Sweden has an entry ban for all foreign nationals entering Sweden from the UK, Norway or Denmark, with a few exceptions. Also, foreign citizens age 18 and above need to document that they do not have an active covid-19 infection in order to enter Sweden.
More information about the general entry ban.
Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European parliament and of the council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code).