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Covid certificate
Covid certificate should make it easier to travel within the EU
In order to create safe travel as the world gradually opens up, the EU Covid certificate is now available. The recommendation from the EU is that a Covid certificate should be sufficient for travel within the EU and to Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, but it is important that you as a traveller always stay updated about what is required for the country to will travel to.
You can get your Covid certificate for travel in three different ways. If you are vaccinated, you can download your digital vaccination certificate if you have an approved form of Swedish electronic or e-identification.
If you are not vaccinated, you can get a test certificate. In relevant cases, you can get a certificate of recovery.
You will find all the information and frequently asked questions and answers about Covid certificates in Swedish on the Swedish eHealth Agency’s website, www.covidbevis.se.
Find out what applies to your situation
Have you been vaccinated?
Does the country you are travelling to require any certificates? It is up to the country you are travelling to determine what regulations apply there. It is your responsibility to check if you meet the requirements to enter that country. For information about what travel regulations apply, visit the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ website or use the Ministry’s Resklar travel app.
Does the airline require any certificates?
Check with your airline to get information about what rules apply for your flight and what is required in order for you to check in and be ready to fly.
Check with your airline
Check with your airline to get information about what rules apply for your flight and what is required in order for you to check in and be ready to fly.
More about the Covid certificate
The Covid certificate should make it easier to travel within the EU.
If you are vaccinated and have access to a form of Swedish e-identification, you can log in and download your Covid certificate from the Swedish eHealth Agency’s website, www.covidbevis.se. On the website, you can also read about how to obtain Swedish e-identification and a digital mailbox as well as information about what to do if you cannot obtain a Swedish e-identification and get your certificate digitally.
If you are not vaccinated, you can get a test certificate (link to the page for “testbevis”). In relevant cases, you can get a certificate of recovery (link to the page for “tillfrisknandebevis”).
You will find all the information and frequently asked questions and answers about Covid certificates in Swedish on the Swedish eHealth Agency’s website, www.covidbevis.se.
When you are vaccinate, it is stated on the certificate you download:
- that you are vaccinated
- when you got your vaccine
- which vaccine you received
If you are not vaccinated, you can get a test certificate (link to the page for “testbevis”). In relevant cases, you can get a certificate of recovery (link to the page for “tillfrisknandebevis”).
You will find all the information and frequently asked questions and answers about Covid certificates in Swedish on the Swedish eHealth Agency’s website, www.covidbevis.se.
Some airlines ask passengers to send in their certificates digitally, and then you can check in and get your boarding card before you get to the airport. Other airlines first check your Covid certificate or other certificates when you get to the airport. Check with your airline to get information about what rules apply for your flight.
The Swedish eHealth Agency has compiled the most frequently asked questions and answers about the Covid certificate on its website.
Covid-19-test and restrictions
Upon departure from Sweden
Most countries and airlines require you as a traveler to be able to show that you have recently been tested for covid-19 with a negative result. Some countries also require approved antigen tests. You may miss your flight or be denied entry into a country if you do not have the required certificates. It is important that you find out what applies to you and what you need to prepare before you arrive at the airport. Around the country there are private companies that offer tests and can issue travel certificates.
Covid-test at the airport
ExpressCare offers PCR- and antigen tests at the airport.
Entering Sweden from abroad
Non-Swedish citizens
Non-Swedish passengers must be able to present a negative test result for current Covid-19 infection upon entry to Sweden, regardless of which country they are travelling from.
The test for current Covid-19 infection must have been taken up to 48 hours prior to arrival in Sweden.
The test requirement applies:
- To non-Swedish citizens travelling from EU/EES member states, including the Nordic countries, or from other countries, with some exceptions
- Whether passengers are vaccinated or have recovered from Covid
- To adults and children over the age of 12
Swedish citizens
Everyone entering Sweden from abroad is encouraged to get tested if they have any Covid symptoms and follow the general advice and recommendations in effect in Sweden.
Read more on the Public Health Agency of Sweden’s website.
Yes, all non-Swedish citizens must be able to present a negative test result for current Covid-19 infection upon entry to Sweden, regardless of which country they have travelled from. This requirement does not apply to Swedish citizens and permanent residents of Sweden. The test for current Covid-19 infection must have been taken up to 48 hours prior to arrival in Sweden.
Read more on the Swedish Police’s website
The West Götaland region offers voluntary Covid-19 testing free of charge in the baggage hall from 6:00 a.m to 12:00 midnight daily for residents of the West Götaland region. Read more on the West Götaland region's website.
Wear a face mask in the terminal
We would like everyone in the terminal to wear face masks. Have a face mask with you throughout your journey – Most airlines require passengers to wear face masks on board the aircraft.
If your trip should be cancelled or rebooked
Many airlines offer flexible rebooking or cancellation conditions adjusted to Covid-19. Contact your airline, travel agent or tour operator for more information about your journey.
Hallå konsument has information about your rights as a consumer regarding cancelling trips in conjunction with the coronavirus.
Temporary changes at the airport
All air traffic has moved to Terminal 5
- All air traffice has moved from Terminal 2, 3 and 4 to Terminal 5
- Everyone flying from Stockholm Arlanda Airport will be redirected to Terminal 5
- Security checkpoint 5D is closed – all passengers are redirected to security checkpoint 5F
- Terminal 5 non-Schengen traffic has been moved from Gates 11-24 to Gates F58-F69
- All baggage is to be picked up in Terminal 5
Buses, cars and taxis
- SL buses will only stop in front of SkyCity, not in front of Terminal 5. Other buses will pick up and drop off passengers on the departures level.
- Swedavia’s buses to the long-term car parks depart from SkyCity.
- Taxis drop off passengers on the departures level and pick up passenger son the ground level.
- Private cars picking up or dropping off passengers will be redirected to the pick-up/drop-off car park, P550. No private car traffic will be allowed directly in front of the terminal on the ground level or departures level.
At the airport
- Keep a distance and show consideration for your fellow passengers.
- Several hand sanitiser stations in the terminal.
- We have implemented expanded cleaning measures at the airport.
- Our airports have protective shields in mandatory passenger flows such as check-in, security checkpoints and boarding.
Frequently asked questions
On the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ website Sweden Abroad or in the Ministry’s Resklar app, you will find updated information (in Swedish) about what is in effect in different countries.
Yes, there is currently a ban on entering for non-Swedish citizens from most countries outside the EU.
Read more on the Swedish Police’s website
The Public Health Agency's general advice
Keep your distance and take personal responsibility, read more on Public Health Agency’s website
Swedavia is monitoring developments regarding the coronavirus and is working in close collaboration with the authorities in charge.
The safety and security of passengers, employees and partners always have top priority at Swedavia’s airports.
In consultation with the authorities in charge of infectious disease control, Swedavia has ensured that the procedures being carried out at the airport are done so in a safe manner. Swedavia is monitoring developments and is in continuous contact with infectious disease physicians and the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
The Public Health Agency of Sweden has overall national responsibility for protecting the population against infectious diseases. The regions, formerly the county councils, have regional responsibility for infectious disease control.
At the airport, we comply with European aviation regulatory guidelines. We would therefore like you to continue to wear a mask in terminal.
Most airlines require passengers to wear face masks on board the aircraft. Different airlines have different requirements for the type of face masks. Contact your airline for more information on the type of masks they require. Wear a face mask in the terminal.
Have a face mask with you throughout your journey. Face masks can be purchased at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Read more here about what the opening hours are for shops that sell face masks.
When you use a face mask, remember to:
- Wash your hands before you put on your face mask
- Do not touch the mask while you are using it.
- Change your mask after a maximum of four hours or if it becomes moist.
- Remove your mask by using the straps. Do not touch the mask itself.
- Wash your hands again.
Children under the age of 6 don’t need to wear a face mask – that is an exception that most of the airlines and airports make. Find out what applies to you and your journey.
Some countries and airlines require you as a traveler to be able to show that you have recently been tested for Covid-19 with a negative result. You may miss your flight or be denied entry into a country if you do not have the required certificates.
Swedavia is following developments concerning the coronavirus and is working in close collaboration with the authorities responsible.
No. Swedish citizens do not need to show proof of a negative test result.
Read more on the Public Health Agency of Sweden’s website
Yes, all foreign citizens, including travelers from Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway, must present a valid covid certificate upon entry into Sweden. The requirement does not cover Swedish citizens and permanent residents in Sweden.
Please note: The test must be taken prior to departure. It is not possible to be tested upon arrival in Sweden.
Read more on the Swedish Police’s website
If you have any questions about an upcoming trip or questions about rebooking or cancelling, you should contact your airline or tour operator – you will find a list of airlines here.
Hallå Konsument has information about your rights as a consumer regarding cancelling trips in conjunction with the coronavirus.
If you have any questions about an upcoming trip or questions about rebooking or cancelling, you should contact your airline or tour. You can also visit the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ website or use the Ministry’s Resklar app (in Swedish).
Hallå Konsument has information about your rights as a consumer regarding cancelling trips in conjunction with the coronavirus.
Public transport, Flygbussarna’s airport coaches and Arlanda Express’s high-speed rail service are still in service. Please visit their websites for updated timetables.
Are taxis still available?
Taxis and other services are still available.
To avoid crowding, we recommend that you see off or greet passengers outside the terminal.
Are you coming by car, follow the road signs showing the parking areas for arrival or departure. You can no longer drive to the entrance at Terminal 5 to drop off/pick up travellers. You can also park in the multi-storey car parks close to the terminals.