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Quarantine Required
• 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
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Immigration
• 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/
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Home Search
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
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Temporary Accommodations
• Normal services continue
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Schools
• Normal services continue
• High schools and universities remain closed
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General
Information
No information to report at this time
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Public Transport
• Normal service
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Household
Goods
Survey (Video/In-person)
• Yes, both
Packing/Delivery Services (After Customs Clearance) Available?
• Yes
Freight Availability/Cost
• Air: Normal services but high rates
• Sea: Normal services but high rates
Road Availability
• Normal services
Can packing/delivery take place without customer, or nominated representative?
• Yes