According to an online post from Sweden’s Ministry of Justice, Sweden planning to open its borders to U.S. tourists starting June 30.
Both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers of age 18 years and above will be required to show proof of a negative COVID test taken 48 hours prior to arrival.
The updated policy comes shortly after the EU added the U.S. to a list of countries for which it suggests travel restrictions should gradually be lifted. The list applies to all American tourists, vaccinated or not, for nonessential travel.
As of Saturday afternoon, there were 378 new COVID cases reported in Sweden in the last 24 hours, according to data from the World Health Organization.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classifies Sweden as a “COVID-19 very high” Level 4 tier and recommends against travel to the country. The agency adds that if travel is a “must,” Americans should make sure they are fully vaccinated before arriving.
Sweden still enforces a number of COVID restrictions. Businesses are open but enforce physical distancing. Restaurants, bars, and catering establishments may remain open until 10:30 p.m. And masks are recommended on public transportation for those traveling between 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. on weekdays, according to Visit Sweden, the country’s official website for tourism and travel information.
