RELATED: Major Airlines Are Now Banning This One Type of Mask. In a Sept. 2 press release, Sweden’s Ministry of Justice announced it would be peeling back entry for U.S. citizens as of Sept. 6, “based on information from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on the severely deteriorated epidemiological situation” in the country. This means that U.S. travelers may no longer enter Sweden unless for essential travel reasons, even if they’re vaccinated. The ministry said the government of Sweden was considering whether to allow exemptions for vaccinated travelers from some countries, but would return to a decision “at a later date.” RELATED: The CDC Says Don’t Go to These 2 Popular U.S. Destinations Right Now.
In late August, Italy announced that U.S. travelers must provide a negative COVID test result received no more than 72 hours before arrival and proof of vaccination to enter the country without quarantining. This switch went into effect on Aug. 31 and will be the protocol until at least Oct. 25. Italy is allowing unvaccinated travelers from the U.S. to enter, but they must quarantine for five days and present a negative COVID test result at the end of isolation, a requirement that applies to anyone six years old or older.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Before these new requirements went into effect last week, U.S. residents traveling to Italy had to show one of the following: proof of vaccination, proof of recovery, or a recent negative COVID test result. RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. Even before the European Union Council announcement on Aug. 30, several European nations put restrictions and entry requirements in place for those traveling from the U.S. For example, in mid-August, Germany announced that travelers from the U.S. must be vaccinated or face a 10-day quarantine upon arrival. But others are now creating more requirements to keep their citizens safe. In early September, the Netherlands classified the U.S. as a high-risk area, which means travelers can only enter the Netherlands if they’re fully vaccinated and present a negative COVID test. Even then, travelers are required to quarantine for 10 days, though they can have that period shortened to five days if they are able to present a negative COVID test result. No matter where you’re planning to travel to in Europe, you should check to make sure your vaccine is included among the E.U.’s approved vaccine list before you travel. Vaccines authorized for use in the E.U. include Moderna, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson. RELATED: The Least Trusted Major Airport in the U.S., According to Customers.
