Vaccination passports are soon to be introduced and many countries are opening up to tourism. But what rules apply in Denmark, Spain, Greece and more? And should you dare plan a trip abroad?
Everything is not yet clear, but from July 1, Sweden is expected to receive a vaccination passport that can be used for travel in other countries.
Anyone who is not fully vaccinated but still intends to travel to Europe must be prepared to take a corona test, which costs money. Furthermore, travel restrictions and rules change from one day to the next.
This is what applies right now:
Denmark
Denmark categorizes other countries in different colors, based on the infection situation in the country in question. The color category then determines which entry rules apply. Sweden is orange, which means testing and isolation are required after entry. Exempt from the travel restrictions are fully vaccinated people residing in EU or Schengen countries, who meet a number of conditions. Slightly lighter restrictions apply to residents in southern Sweden and western Sweden.
Norway
All arrivals must register digitally and test themselves for COVID-19 at the border crossing. Norway also categorizes countries in colors, and all of Sweden classified as red. Everyone traveling from red countries/areas must also present a negative test that is no older than 24 hours upon entry. For now, however, tourists are not allowed into the country, with a few exceptions. In addition, quarantine hotels are required until a negative result on a PCR test has been taken, at the earliest 3 days after entry. Exceptions to this rule are fully vaccinated or those who have had covid in the last 6 months.
Finland
Entry to Finland is restricted from almost all countries, including Sweden. The restrictions mean that travelers must show a necessary reason for entry, and they are in effect until June 27.
Upon arrival, a 14-day voluntary quarantine is recommended, which can be shortened with two voluntary corona tests. Exempt from quarantine are people who can prove through a medical certificate that they have had covid-19 in the past six months. Vaccinated people are currently covered by the quarantine recommendation upon entry.
Germany
Still counts Sweden as a risk country. Swedes must either show a negative test, prove that they have had covid-19 or a certificate that they are fully vaccinated, both upon entry and possibly for the travel company upon departure. In addition, quarantine applies for 10 days. This can be shortened to 5 days with a second, negative PCR test. In some regions, they have started to open up and allow tourists to stay in hotels.
France
Fully vaccinated people are allowed to enter without presenting a negative PCR test. Otherwise, all entrants over 11 years of age must present a negative Covid test (either PCR or antigen test) that is no more than 72 hours old. No requirement for self-quarantine or additional testing on site.
Spain
Spain is opening up to anyone who can show a vaccination certificate.
For those traveling from what is classified as a high-risk area and are not yet fully vaccinated, it is now also possible to present a negative so-called antigen test no more than 48 hours old upon entry. Children under 6 years of age do not need to present a Covid test.
Italy
Anyone over the age of 2 must present a negative PCR or antigen test that is no more than 48 hours old. For those who cannot present a valid one, there is a requirement for self-isolation and health monitoring for ten days with a new test after five days.
Those traveling into the country must also register with the local health authority in the region they are visiting.
Greece
Entry requires an approved vaccination certificate, a negative PCR test that must not be more than 72 hours old, or proof of having undergone COVID-19. Everyone over the age of six needs one of these certificates. Even fully vaccinated Swedes currently need to be able to show a PCR test.
Croatia
Negative PCR test, max. 72 hours old, or alternatively an antigen test, max. 48 hours old, is required.
Proof of vaccination of either one or two doses of vaccine is accepted. A certain number of days must have passed since the vaccination for it to count. Those who can show proof of antibodies in combination with a dose of vaccine are also welcome.
Anyone who cannot show any of this can test themselves on site upon entry, followed by self-isolation until a negative test can be shown.
Turkey
Everyone entering the country must fill out a special entry form in advance and present either a negative PCR test, which is no more than 72 hours old, a negative antigen test, no older than 48 hours, an official vaccination certificate or an official certificate of having undergone Covid-19 within the last 6 months. In addition to the PCR test, there is however, uncertainty about which certificates are approved in practice.
The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs also continues to advise against travel to Turkey, and hundreds of other countries outside the EU. The advice is currently in effect until July 1.
For general advice and more information about specific countries, see the Swedish Foreign Ministry's website. Sweden Abroad, and also the UD Resklar app.
Source: svt.se
