Key Points
- Extension of border control measures until May 11, 2022
- 4 countries exempt from entry ban beginning Nov. 8, 2021
Overview
The Swedish government announced it would continue current border
control measures at its internal borders (considered internal to
Europe, or the Schengen border) for six months as a result of
perceived security threats in Sweden. In addition, the government
also announced an amendment to the exemption on the
entry ban for residents from the countries of Argentina, Colombia,
Namibia and Peru beginning Nov. 8, 2021.
What are the Changes?
Under these new announcements, border control measures at
Sweden's internal border will continue until May 11, 2022.
Under these measures, travelers entering Sweden from a neighboring
country may be required to provide proof of the right to enter and
stay in the country, in addition to a passport or national
ID-card.
