Sweden to Reintroduce Schengen Border Checks on Öresund Routes

Travelers crossing from Copenhagen to Sweden must soon prepare for border checks. Sweden announced it will reintroduce internal Schengen border controls starting November 12, 2026. The temporary checks will remain in place until May 11, 2027.

Swedish authorities cited internal security threats as the main reason for the decision. Swedish police will perform checks at key entry points across the country. Controls will cover the Öresund bridge connecting Copenhagen to Sweden. Police will also monitor cross-border ferry routes.

The checks will affect commuters, students, families, and tourists moving across the border. Travelers are required to carry valid passports and residence permits when entering Sweden. (Source: Xinhua)