So you can travel abroad this summer

So you can travel abroad this summer

Long white sandy beaches and crystal clear water. Many Swedes dream of a holiday abroad this summer. But how will we really be able to travel? At your own risk in many cases.

TT Those who want to travel abroad this summer have a great deal of personal responsibility. Stock Photography.Picture: Alberto Lo Bianco/AP/TT Vaccinations are on the rise, the spread of infection is declining – and several major tourist magnets in southern Europe have opened up in recent weeks. But the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) emphasizes that travel will not be as usual. understand that there is a travel craving, but it is important to remember that the infection is still spreading and that countries can introduce infection reduction measures at very short notice, says Linn Duvhammar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' press service.TT: Can you calmly and safely book a holiday trip to regular holiday destinations in, for example, Greece, Spain and Italy? – We do not advise against many of the popular countries for travel within Europe. But even if you travel within Europe, you must be prepared for the fact that the situation is still very changeable. The pandemic is not over and it can still fluctuate quickly. – Many countries still have restrictions and limitations, both in terms of entry to the countries and travel within the countries.TT: On Friday, the government announced that Swedes can get vaccine passes from 1 July. How crucial will the vaccine passes be? – It is a system that will surely facilitate travel in the long run. But we are not really there yet and it is likely that international travel will also for some time to come be characterized by test requirements, quarantine regulations and so on, says Linn Duvhammar.TT: What do I as a traveler have to think about? – It rests a big own responsibility on the traveler himself. If you are thinking of traveling this summer, we encourage everyone to read carefully before the trip. Find out what applies on the spot, and follow the local rules and restrictions that prevail. Also, be sure to plan your trip home carefully. If the situation worsens where you are, you can stay longer than you thought. So it is important to have both financial and temporal margins for it. TT: If I have taken a vaccine, have antibodies or a new negative PCR test – does that mean I can travel freely? – No. You still have to check what applies where you are going, says Linn Duvhammar. The World Health Organization WHO has urged everyone to be careful and think through or avoid international travel. Facts

Here you can travel

For these countries there is no advice to travel:

Andorra

Belgium

Bulgaria

Cyprus

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Great Britain

< Greece

Ireland

Iceland

Italy

Croatia

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Monaco

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

San Marino

Switzerland

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Czech Republic

Germany

Hungary

Vatican City

Austria

Updated information about what applies in each country can be found at swedenabroad.se and in the app UD resklar.