Sweden to Reinstate Border Controls with Schengen for Six Months

The Swedish government has decided to reinstate border controls at the country’s internal borders for a period of six months — from November 12, 2026, to May 11, 2027.

The decision is based on an assessment that there is a serious threat to public order and the country’s internal security, according to a government statement.

This decision is primarily driven by the deteriorating security situation resulting from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

“This has led to hybrid threats and the emergence of hostile actors moving and operating within the Schengen Area,” the government emphasized.

The Swedish police will be responsible for conducting the checks and will independently determine the location and format of the checks depending on the situation.

An internal border is a shared land, river, or sea border between Schengen Area member states (for example, between Sweden and Denmark or Norway), as well as airports and seaports for domestic travel between these countries.