14 March 2020 – Advice issued against non-essential travel to all countries

Type of Intervention: Advisory
Sectors Involved: Foreign Affairs, Tourism
Intervention Categories: International travel measures
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Overview: Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against non-essential travel to all countries. Previous decisions taken by the MFA to advise against travel to specific countries or areas continue to apply. This is a 30-day advisory until 14 April 2020
Full details here: https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/03/ministry-for-foreign-affairs-advises-against-non-essential-travel-to-all-countries/

Type of Justification: Considered a necessary escalation of current measures
Evidence/Justification: In light of the extensive spread of the COVID-19 virus and the rapidly changing and uncertain situation for travellers, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against non-essential travel to all countries.