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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
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
Check that opening hours and response times work for your trip.
Airport Sky Vårdcentral and Apoteksgruppen at Arlanda offers PCR- and antigen test at certain times of the day.
ExpressCare in SkyCity offers PCR- and antigen test 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Entering Sweden from abroad
The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends everybody, including Swedish citizens, who travel into Sweden from countries outside the Nordic region to get tested for covid-19 as soon as possible after arrival in Sweden.
Read more on the Public Health Agency’s website.
The Stockholm Regional Council offers voluntary, free of charge self-testing for Covid-19 if you are a resident of Stockholm, Uppsala County or Västernorrland County Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. in the arrival hall at Terminal 5.
Read more on the Stockholm Regional Council’s website and the Uppsala Regional Council’s website and the Regional Council Västernorrland website
Entry into Sweden requires the presentation of a vaccination certificate, proof of a negative test or a certificate showing that you have recovered from covid-19. Swedish citizens are exempt from the rule.
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.
Entry from Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway is not subject to any entry restrictions.
Wear a face mask in the terminal and in SkyCity
We would like everyone in the terminal and in SkyCity to wear face masks. Have a face mask with you throughout your journey – 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
- 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
- The bus traffic at Terminal 5 has moved to Terminal 4. The bus stops at Terminal 2 will not change.
- Local SL-buses stops in front of SkyCity and Terminal 2.
- The bus stop Tullvägen are closed.
Current air traffic
Travel information from the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs has lifted its advice against non-essential travel within EU/EES/Schengen area, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Macao, Moldova, Montenegro, New Zealand, Northern Macedonia, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, UK, Ukraine and USA.
For all countries the Ministry’s advice against non-essential travel is in effect.
For information concerning travel restrictions, visit the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ website or use the Ministry’s Resklar app (in Swedish).
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.
We would like everyone in the terminal to wear face masks. Our airports have protective shields in mandatory passenger flows such as check-in, security checkpoints and boarding.
We have blocked selected seats and tables and also made a rearrangement of furniture in waiting areas.
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
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 except travelers from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland must provide valid proof of a negative result for a Covid-19 test taken within 48 hours of their departure when they reach the border control at our airports. 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.
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.