Covid-19 health pass
All the latest news and need-to-know information about the Covid-19 Health Pass in Sweden.
How to get a Swedish Covid vaccine pass if you got vaccinated abroad
Starting February 1st, foreign residents who got vaccinated in a third country are able to get a Swedish Covid vaccine pass. But where can they apply, who is eligible, and how does the process work?
EXPLAINED: How to get your Covid-19 vaccine pass in Sweden
Many public events in Sweden require attendees to show proof of double-vaccination status. Here's how to apply for a Swedish Covid-19 vaccine pass – and what we know so far about who can get one.
How the rules of the EU Covid certificate for travel will change from February
As infection rates surge in parts of Europe, the EU will limit the validity of its flagship Covid-19 certificate to nine months. The pass is designed to allow for restriction free travel within the bloc but certain countries are stepping up restrictions.
Swedish government gives green light to expanding vaccine pass scheme
The government has granted the Public Health Agency the power to extend vaccine passes to restaurants and other venues, if it believes it is necessary.
Six-week wait for Swedish Covid vaccine passes by post
People who have to apply for their Covid vaccine passes by post can expect delays of up to six weeks, reports the Dagens Nyheter newspaper.
How people with a reserve number can apply for a Swedish vaccine pass
People without a Swedish social security number – personnummer – who got vaccinated in Sweden will be able to apply for a Covid-19 vaccine pass from January, but the exact procedure depends on where in Sweden you live.
Sweden to launch new vaccine pass tool for foreign vaccinations
Sweden is set to launch a new service next year which will allow residents who got vaccinated overseas to apply for a Swedish vaccine pass.
Swedish government to announce decision on new Covid-19 measures
The Swedish government and Public Health Agency are set to announce whether or not new Covid measures will be introduced – and when – at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
IN BRIEF: What new Covid-19 rules will Sweden bring in this week?
Sweden has already brought in new Covid-19 restrictions and recommendations this week, and more could be on their way. This is what we know so far.
ANALYSIS: Why has Sweden's digital response to Covid-19 been so slow?
Sweden is one of the world's top tech nations, with Stockholm second only to Silicon Valley in the number of $1 billion startups per capita. So why has the country lagged behind when it comes to its digital response to Covid-19?
Lucia with Sweden's vaccine pass: How my daughter's friends' relatives got blocked
At his first event requiring a Covid-19 vaccine pass, The Local's correspondent Richard Orange was surprised at how many people, all fully vaccinated, ended up having problems (including himself).
Sweden reveals new vaccine pass plan for restaurants and long-distance trains
If Covid-19 infections continue to rise, Sweden could start using vaccine passes at restaurants and long-distance public transport, according to a new government proposal.
When will Sweden introduce vaccine passes in restaurants?
Sweden has again stepped up its Covid-19 guidelines to curb a rise in infections. But when could vaccine passes be rolled out to restaurants? Here’s what we know so far.
Half of Swedish adults have received a Covid-19 vaccine pass
Eight million Covid vaccine passes have been issued to 4.5 million Swedish residents so far, the e-Health Agency reports. This means that around half of Sweden's adult population have accessed the service.
Which foreign Covid vaccine passes are valid at public events in Sweden?
Sweden introduced Covid-19 vaccine passes at certain public events and gatherings on December 1st. But which foreign vaccine certificates are accepted?
Sweden rolls out Covid passes for events – but some foreigners are still excluded
Those groups who can't yet access Sweden's Covid-19 vaccine passes despite being fully vaccinated were still not able to apply for them on December 1st when they were introduced for admission to certain events.
Postal applications for Sweden's Covid vaccine pass face long delays
People without Swedish e-ID must apply for their vaccine passes by post. But delays of "several weeks" mean not all passes will be ready in time for their introduction at certain public events on December 1st.
EXPLAINED: Who can actually get a Swedish Covid vaccine pass?
From December 1st, vaccine passes are required for indoor events with over 100 attendees. But what happens if you can't access your vaccine pass because you don't have a personnummer or you were vaccinated abroad? Here's what we know so far, and what we're trying to find out.
Sweden to introduce vaccine passes for events of over 100 people
The Swedish Public Health Agency announced on Wednesday that they will introduce vaccine passes for the first time from the start of December, with theatres, concerts and other indoor events able to limit entry to the fully inoculated.
Swedish politicians call for Covid vaccine pass requirement
Politicians in Stockholm and southern Swedish region Skåne are now calling for vaccine passes to be introduced for use in wider society. They are currently only used for travel purposes in Sweden.
Sweden to roll out Covid pass to remaining groups 'by year-end'
The Swedish government has ordered the e-Health Agency to offer Covid-19 vaccine passes by the end of the year to people who are eligible but aren't yet able to get one.
Covid pass may be ready for everyone vaccinated in Sweden 'later in autumn'
Thousands living in Sweden without a Swedish identity number are still unable to access their Covid pass despite being double vaccinated, but a health ministry spokesperson has told The Local that they hope to solve this issue by the end of autumn.
Readers reveal: Why we can't get a Swedish Covid vaccine pass
International residents have told The Local why many of them are currently unable to get the Covid vaccine pass in Sweden.