Sweden is now exempt from the FCDO advice against all non-essential international travel; from 4am on 12 September, Sweden will be added to the list of countries where self-isolation on return to the UK is not required. ('Summary' page)

Sweden is exempt from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) advice against all non-essential international travel. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.

From 4am on 12 September, Sweden will be added to the list of countries where self-isolation on return to the UK is not required. You will still need to provide your journey and contact details before you travel. See guidance on entering or returning to the UK.

Check the latest guidance for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Travel to Sweden is subject to entry restrictions Travel options to and from Sweden are significantly reduced due to coronavirus related restrictions.

There are limited direct flights available between Stockholm and London. Airlines have reduced other international flights to and from Stockholm and Gothenburg. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. Preparing for your return journey to the UK If you’re returning to the UK from overseas, you will need to: provide your journey and contact details before you travel

check if you need to self-isolate on your return

Check our advice on foreign travel during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and sign up for email alerts for this travel advice.

If you’re planning travel to Sweden, find out what you need to know about coronavirus 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.

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.

The UK has left the European Union. The rules on travel to EU countries will stay the same until 31 December 2020. This page will be updated with country-specific information for travellers to Sweden as things change. Sign up for email alerts and view the latest updates for UK nationals travelling to and living in Europe.

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 coronavirus in Sweden. If you have symptoms of coronavirus, 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 coronavirus 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

If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.