"The government today introduced legal grounds for the expulsion of foreigners who violate the rules of compulsory testing and registration prescribed in the legislative prescription for coronavirus," the government's press service quoted TASS as saying.

According to the Minister of Justice and Public Safety Monica Malann, "expulsion can occur quickly after a case is processed under a simplified procedure."

An exception to the new rule will be made for foreigners living in Norway, asylum seekers and cases where there are compelling reasons to prevent expulsion from the country.

Earlier, Sweden extended its recommendation to citizens not to travel outside the EU.