China News Service, May 16 According to news from the website of the Chinese Embassy in Sweden, affected by the epidemic, Sweden has implemented an entry restriction policy since March 19. A few days ago, the Swedish government decided to extend the entry restriction policy until June 15. The embassy and consulate in Sweden once again reminded Chinese citizens to minimize movement during the epidemic and avoid long-distance travel. If you really need to come to Switzerland, please learn more about the latest information on airports, flights, visas, etc. in advance. Taking into account the recent problems frequently encountered by Chinese citizens, we should sort out the points to note when entering and leaving Sweden.
1. What is the scope of the Swedish entry restriction policy?
Restricted entry applies to all foreign citizens who intend to enter Sweden through countries other than EU member states, countries in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland.
2. Can a person with a Swedish residence permit enter Sweden?
If the purpose of entering Sweden is to go home, anyone with a temporary or permanent residence permit in Sweden can enter the country. Please note that the judgment basis for going home is that you have a fixed residence in Sweden before and have lived here. When entering the country, you need to present: population registration certificate, housing contract, etc., and the address information must be consistent.
3. Can I enter Sweden if I have a new residence permit in Sweden and plan to work or study in Sweden?
Newly obtained residence permits are not allowed in principle. Chinese citizens who plan to work or study in Switzerland in the near future should pay special attention to this provision. Obtaining a visa / residence permit does not mean that you can enter Sweden.
4. Chinese citizens already in Sweden, the visit visa / residence permit is about to expire, what should I do?
The Swedish Migration Board recommends that you apply for a visitor's residence permit before the current visit visa / residence permit expires. Applicants may stay in Sweden until the immigration office makes a decision.
5. Can I leave Switzerland and return to the country after Immigration Bureau decision has not been received?
can. When you leave the country, please show your proof of applying for a residence permit to prove that the immigration office has accepted the application.
Please refer to the website of the Immigration Service for detailed regulations on the Swedish entry restriction policy:
https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/About-the-Migration-Agency/Coronavirus.html?from=singlemessage&isappinstalled=0
Since the implementation of the Swedish entry restriction policy, the number of people entering Sweden has decreased significantly, and domestic flights have decreased by about 90-95%. So far, 67 foreign citizens have been denied entry. The Swedish border inspection authority has the final power of interpretation. Chinese citizens are invited to pay attention to the relevant policies. Please keep calm in case of entry barriers and cooperate with the Swedish border defense. In case of emergency, you can call the following phone for help.
Swedish police phone: 11414 (China mobile phone dial 0046-771141400)
Consular Protection and Assistance of the Embassy in Sweden Tel: 0046-763383654
Consular Protection and Assistance of the Consulate General in Gothenburg Tel: 0046-709395290
Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: + 86-10-12308