Border checks return to Europe: What Schengen and free movement rules mean for you
European countries are reintroducing border checks, raising questions about how Schengen and EU free movement rights work.
2026年9月2日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /European countries are putting up more border checks.
This affects travelers in Denmark and Sweden.
Border checks do not cancel EU free movement rights.
The Local explains how these two systems differ.
Schengen removes routine passport checks at internal borders.
It includes 29 European countries, like Denmark and Sweden.
Non-EU visitors receive a common visa for this area.
Schengen also uses the Entry Exit System from October 2025.
Countries may temporarily check passports for serious security threats.
EU free movement is a broader legal freedom.
It gives EU citizens the right to live and work abroad.
It also covers healthcare access and social security rights.
Non-EU residents must still carry valid residence permits when traveling.
Source: The Local Denmark
