Sweden Extends Border Controls for Another Six Months

Sweden has extended its internal border controls for another six months starting today.

The checks will remain active through May 11, 2027.

Travelers entering Sweden from Denmark should expect ongoing border inspections.

You should carry a valid passport or identity card when crossing the border.

The Swedish government based this extension primarily on the current security situation.

Officials described the security environment as serious due to the war in Ukraine.

Sweden has maintained internal border controls since 2015.

Authorities usually extend these measures every six months.

Swedish public broadcaster SVT noted that rules require a new justification after two years.

In 2024, the government cited organized crime to justify the border checks.

This time, officials pointed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the main reason.

(Source: DR)