COVID-19 Reopening Matrix

• Negative COVID-19 PCR, LAMP or antigen test, conducted no more than 48 hours before entry
- Cross-border workers must present a test up to one week old
- The test certificate must be in Swedish, English, Norwegian, or Danish and must contain the traveler's name, test time, test type, test result and details of who issued the certificate

• The following categories are exempt:
- Swedish citizens and registered residents
- Travelers under 18
- Transport staff
- Those traveling for urgent family reasons

• There are no quarantine requirements

• Government offices are operating normally

• Applicants are advised to submit biometric data at a consular post, where these are still open, to ensure their applications progress despite current entry restrictions; this ensures expedited incountry processing once entry restrictions are lifted; applicants are advised to check availability of consular posts below (1) Travel Restrictions

• Until 31 May, entry ban for travelers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) except:
- EEA nationals or nationals of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, or Vatican City, and their close family members;
- Sweden/EU permanent residents; Sweden/EEA residence permit holders; or travelers holding a long-term visa issued by Sweden, an EEA country, of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, or Vatican City; and their close family members;
- UK nationals and their family members with EU residence rights under the Withdrawal Agreement;
- Residents of Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea;
- Highly-skilled workers whose work cannot be postponed or performed remotely;
- Individuals in transit;
- Students;
- Essential staff, including healthcare, transport and cross-border workers; and those with urgent travel purposes; among limited other exceptions detailed on the site below (2)

• Entry from inside the EU/Schengen Area is once again permitted for non-residents

• Swedish border police are checking inbound travel across the Swedish-Norwegian, the Swedish/Finnish borders and on the Swedish side of the Öresund Bridge which connects Sweden and Denmark

• Exit restrictions may apply, check the site below (3) for further updates (1) https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/ (2 https://polisen.se/om-polisen/polisens-arbete/granspolisen/sa-paverkas/ (3) https://www.government.se/government-of-sweden/ministry-for-foreign-affairs/

What services can be offered?

• Virtual, with limited face-to-face interaction

• Lease checks

• Check in/out: prior to move-in, the unit has been pre-inspected; latest health or medical certification of all incoming occupants which will state that occupant/s was never a suspected or probable case individual/s and has never been identified as positive COVID-19 case individual/s, if identified, submit result of negative RT-PCR as per DOH standard; mandatory wearing of facemask, body temperature screening and use of foot bath

• Negotiations

• Timelines (normal)

• Market availability; mobility is limited to verify available properties

• Additionally:

• Needs assessment calls

• Share housing market information

• Share sample properties online

• Conduct lease contract reviews and negotiation

• Coordinate and assist in utilities set-up such as internet and cable

• Provide school information

• Coordinate temporary housing bookings

• Provide information on bank accounts opening requirements

• Provide information on local registration requirements

• Normal services continue

• Normal services continue

• High schools and universities remain closed

No information to report at this time

• Normal service