Sweden travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Oct. 6, 2025, 4:18 a.m.
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The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

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COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was announced on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Lifting of infectious disease risk information for Mpox

Sept. 12, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●The infectious disease risk information level 1 (take extreme caution) regarding Mpox issued for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic will be lifted.
●Sporadical infections are still being seen around the world, so please stay up to date on the infection situation in your destination and take measures to prevent infection.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

(Security Information) Alert to terrorism targeting Israeli interests and Jewish people

Oct. 4, 2025, 12:15 a.m.
1. Recently, against the backdrop of rising tensions in the Middle East, terrorist incidents targeting Israeli interests and Jewish people have been occurring frequently across Europe. On October 2nd, on Yom Kippur (a Jewish holiday) in Manchester, England, a vehicle crash and stabbing incident occurred near a synagogue (three people, including the suspect, were killed and three were seriously injured).

2. Attacks targeting Jewish facilities and individuals tend to occur particularly around Jewish religious anniversaries, and October 6th to 13th is the period of Sukkot (a Jewish festival celebrating the autumn harvest). Also, October 7th, 2023 marks two years since the Hamas attack on Israel, so particular caution is required during these periods.
In addition, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jewish life in Sweden, and various large and small events are being held throughout the year. Please be aware of events taking place near your home or in your travel destinations.

3. To avoid becoming involved in incidents, please take steps to ensure your safety by not carelessly approaching synagogues, Israel-related facilities, or meeting places, and by being on the lookout for suspicious people or objects in crowded areas such as downtown areas.

4. To avoid getting caught up in an unforeseen incident and to know what to do if you do get caught up in one, please refer to Sweden's basic safety measures data (https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcsafetymeasure_160.html) and the Embassy's "Safety Guide" (updated February 2019 https://www.se.emb-japan.go.jp/nihongo/anzennotebiki.pdf) before traveling.
Also, before traveling abroad or while you are out, please inform your family, friends, workplace, etc. of your travel dates and contact information at your destination in case of an emergency.

Reference materials: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website (https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/index.html)
Q&A on bomb terrorism prevention measures for Japanese people and companies expanding overseas
(https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pamph_03.html)
Countermeasures against terrorism and kidnapping when traveling abroad (http://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pamph_10.html)
Golgo 13's Overseas Safety Measures Manual for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
(http://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/anzen_info/golgo13xgaimusho.html)