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Customers returning home within the next 3 days
If you are holding a reservation for homebound travel within the next 3 days, you may use this priority number for assistance: 00 46 8 797 4100. All other services for later travel will be referred to our ordinary Customer Service number.
Flight status
Find information about which flights are canceled or planned to operate.
Refund/Voucher
If you have a requested a refund/voucher you can check the status of your request here
More information about the refund rules can be found on the Cancellation & refund page
Find the answer to our most common questions regarding refund/voucher, in our FAQ
Entry restrictions
SAS strongly recommends passengers to keep updated and read the latest entry requirements of their destination
Covid-19 test/travel certificate
Covid-19 test/travel certificate in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. For more information about the service and how to take the test, click here
If your flight is canceled
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Refund options
If your flight is canceled, we offer you a SAS Travel Voucher of the full value of your booking. You can use the voucher to start making new travel plans and book a flight to any of our destinations, at any time you choose.
If you haven’t used the voucher before it expires, it is refundable.
SAS Travel Voucher
- will be sent to you in 7 days once the request is made.
- is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
- is refundable after 12 months.
- can be used to travel anytime you choose, as long as the booking is made before the voucher expires.
- is valid for travel to any of our destinations.
- can be used by you or another traveler.
- can be used as full or partial payment on our website. Any remaining value will remain on the voucher until it expires.
Read the full terms & conditions.
Not valid for bookings paid partly or fully with EuroBonus points. For corporate bookings made directly with SAS, please contact Customer Service for assistance.
Other optionsIf you don’t want a voucher, you can apply for a refund instead. Proceed with refund request.
If you made your reservation through a Travel Agent, please read more here.
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Rebooking
If your flight has been canceled and you need to travel, please call us so we can find a solution for you. You can find the telephone number to SAS for your country here
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Passenger rights
Read more about EU passenger rights here.
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Entry restrictions
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SAS strongly recommends passengers to keep updated and read the latest entry requirements of their destination. Do this even if you are a citizen or resident of that destination – or if you’re just transferring and getting a connecting flight.
Face mask at airports
SAS strongly recommend all customers to check the requirements of wearing face mask at airports when traveling.The member airlines of Star Alliance are working together to assure your well-being during your travels. To ensure you have all the relevant information to prepare for your journey and to fly with confidence, we have put together the most relevant health and hygiene safety measures adopted by both our member airlines and an extensive range of airports of the Star Alliance network.
Read more about your specific airline and destination
Note: This information can change very rapidly. It is reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide specific information about entry restrictions imposed by each country due to COVID-19. All customers are responsible for ensuring that they are allowed entry into the country they are travelling from, to or are in transit through.
If you need more information; contact your local authorities or the respective country's embassy and keep yourself updated on the latest entry regulations via IATA Travel Center or Star Alliance
BELGIUM(Updated 21APR21)
Effective from 19APR2021 until further notice.
Due to COVID-19 the following restrictions exist for entry to Belgium.- All passengers travelling to Belgium are obligated to fill in a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) beforehand, regardless of their departure point and nationality. Passengers failing to comply with this obligation shall be denied to board.
The PLF is available in an electronic version here.
If for technical reasons this is not possible, the PLF may be printed out and completed here.- All passengers from the age of 6 years old, who arrive on Belgian territory from the red zone and who do not have their main residence in Belgium, must have a negative Coronavirus COVID-19 (PCR) test result.
The test must be taken at most 72 hours before the first point of departure to Brussels and Belgian territory. SAS will check the test results prior to boarding – failure to obtain a negative Coronavirus COVID-19 (PCR-test) will result in denied boarding from the flight.Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
CHINA
(Updated 16APR21)
Requirements for customers traveling to China:
Please note that entry restrictions may be subject to change on short notice. You are responsible for ensuring that you are allowed entry into the country you are travelling from, to or are in transit through.- All Foreign passengers must hold a visa that has been issued after 28MAR2020. See IATA website for exemptions and more info.
- All passengers (including Chinese nationals) are required to complete an electronic Customs Health Declaration Form prior to travel and show proof of having completed the form before boarding. The proof must also be shown to authorities upon arrival in China. The proof is a print/ or screenshot of the QR code that you receive when you have completed the electronic declaration.
- You complete the form via one of the following channels: WeChat, Mobile App (Android/ iOS versions available), or at http://health.customsapp.com/home/pages/index/index.html
- Please complete your Electronic Health Declaration form only after you have checked-in on your flight to China, as you will need to enter your actual seat number in the form. The health declaration is only valid for a limited time, so don’t complete the form to early, especially if you have long transfer time in Copenhagen. Please have the QR code (you receive the QR code when you have completed the Health declaration form) available, as you must present it to the airline at the time of boarding the flight from Copenhagen to China. You can see what documents you need here.
- Please note that the online form does not accept all email addresses (you need to submit your email address to receive the required QR-code). If you are not able to complete the online declaration successfully, kindly use WeChat or download the Mobile App.
Updated requirements for coronavirus testing
- All passengers traveling from Copenhagen to China must hold a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test result and a negative IgM anti-body test. Both tests must be issued at most (earliest) 48 hours before departure.
- All passengers traveling in transfer via Copenhagen to China must hold an additional negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) nucleic acid test and a negative IgM anti-body test issued at most (earliest) 48 hours before departure. This additional test must be taken at a facility in the transit country (CPH, Denmark).
- The COVID-19 nucleic acid test and the negative IgM anti-body test shall be carried out at a facility designated or recognized by the overseas Chinese Embassy/ Consulate in the country where you start your journey (please contact the local Chinese Embassy for details). Link to the Chinese embassy in Denmark
- You must send information regarding your negative COVID-19 test and the negative IgM anti-body test together with a scanned copy of your passport and flight details (via email or WeChat), to the local Chinese embassy/consulate in the country where you start your jorney.
- A special Health Code (for Chinese nationals) or an Embassy endorsed Health Declaration Form (for foreign nationals) must be obtained from the local Chinese Embassy/Consulate before travel.
- SAS will check the health codes/forms at time of boarding – failure to obtain a health code/form from the embassy prior to travel or holding a code/form that will expire before the person arrives in China, will result in denied boarding from the flight. You can see description and pictures over the required documents here.
- Note: As of 07NOV2020, if you travel to China via Copenhagen, you need to get tested for Coronavirus and get a negative test result, not only in the country of your departure, but also at your transit airport. For test facilities see below.
- Due to this requirement, plan enough time to obtain and validate the two Covid-19 tests by the Embassy in the transit country (including waiting time).
- Customer from domestic flights in Denmark transferring to flights from Copenhagen to China are not required to be tested at Copenhagen airport if you already have a test not older than 48 hours from your origin destination in Denmark.
- A temperature check will be performed at the departure gate in Copenhagen.
- Those not fulfilling the health requirements set by the Chinese authorities and those showing symptoms of COVID-19 will be denied boarding.
- Upon arrival in China you will be tested for COVID-19 and you will be quarantined for 14 days at your own cost in designated places.
- Designated Testing Service Copenhagen Airport authorized by Chinese Authorities: https://system.easypractice.net/book/covid19
Note: Due to the requirements from the Chinese authorities there will be an embargo for Animal in luggage compartment (AVIH), Pet in cabin (PETC) and wheelchair, when unescorted (WCHC - Passenger is completely immobile), for travel to Shanghai (PVG). The embargo is valid until further (upd 06OCT20).
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
CROATIAAll passengers must fill out a Health Passenger Locator Form (PLF) digitally before arrival in Croatia.
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
CYPRUS
All Passengers from 12 years of age traveling from Denmark and Sweden must have a medical certificate stating a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result issued at most 72 hours before departure and passengers must apply for The electronic Travel Card (CyprusFlightPass). Children up to 12 years are exempted from doing the test.
The Travel Card must have been applied for within 24 hours before the commencement of the trip to the Republic of Cyprus.
In order to obtain the CyprusFlightPass a passenger must: 1. Create an account 2. Enter his/her personal details 3. Add the flight details 4. Make solemn declarations. More information.
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
DENMARK(Effective from 22APR2021 until further notice)
1) Entry Restrictions
Please note that entry restrictions may be subject to change on short notice. You are responsible for ensuring that you are allowed entry into the country you are travelling to or are in transit through.
Due to COVID-19 the following restrictions exist for entry to Denmark:
Passengers are not allowed to enter.
There are no Entry Restrictions for:
- nationals and residents of Denmark;
- Foreigners working in Denmark;
- Residents of Germany (Schleswig Holstein) and Sweden (Blekinge, Halland, Scania and West Gothia);
- Merchant Seaman, diplomats, offshore worker of belonging to another category of persons mentioned in Annex VII of the Schengen Border Control;
- passenger traveling in transfer via Denmark directly to their country of residence;
- Foreign passengers living in another country than Denmark with special needs;
- Passengers flying from the Faroe Islands and GreenlandFor more information on and exceptions for entry restrictions see TIMATIC: https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php and https://en.coronasmitte.dk/rules-andregulations/entry-into-denmark
2) COVID-19 Test Requirements• All passengers (including Danish Nationals and Residents) from the age of 13, entering or transiting through Denmark, must present proof of a negative COVID19 PCR or Antigen/Rapid test result. Note: Antibody test is not accepted.
• The test must be performed no earlier than 24 hours before departure from the first embarkment point.
• The Medical Certificate must be in Danish, English, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish or Swedish.
• The Medical Certificate confirming the negative test results must be presented before boarding, and failure to do so shall result in denied boarding.
• Test Requirement applies to transit passengers with a connecting flight onto a third country.
• Passenger can also present a Positive Coronavirus (COVID-19), PCR or Antigen test result from a test performed between 14 days and 84 days before arrival.
Testing at the arrival airport:
All passengers from the age of 13 years who arrive in Denmark by air, must take an antigen test for COVID-19 upon arrival and provide sufficient information to the staff before leaving the airport.
For more information and list of exceptions see: https://coronasmitte.dk/raad-ogregler/emner/rejser-til-eller-via-danmark/lovkrav-ved-indrejse
3) Quarantine RequirementsAll passengers could be subject for self-isolation 10 days.For more information and exceptions see: https://coronasmitte.dk/raad-ogregler/emner/rejser-til-eller-via-danmark/lovkrav-ved-indrejse
Quarantine does/does not apply to transit passengers with a connecting flight to a third country.Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
ESTONIA
Effective from 1 September 2020, anyone who arrive to Estonia from countries in which the risk of being infected with COVID-19 is higher can have themselves tested for coronavirus at the airport in order to reduce the duration of the period in which they are required to self-isolate. Testing is free of charge for residents of Estonia, whilst visitors can pay on-site by credit or debit card.
Only adults are tested. Children and adults who do not take test are still subject to 14-day restriction on freedom of movements. More information.Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
FINLAND
From 28 September 2020 internal border control and the restrictions on entry into Finland has been re-introduced for Sweden and other countries where the incidence of new cases has exceeded 25 new cases per 100,000 persons in the previous 14 days. More information.
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
FRANCE
(Published 13FEB21)
Effective immediately.- Passengers arriving from within the European Area are allowed to enter France if compiling with the entry restrictions below. Passengers from outside the European Area are only allowed to enter France under specific circumstances. More information can be found here.
- All passengers traveling to France, irrespective of age, must complete a Sworn Statement. The completed statement must be presented before boarding. The statement can be downloaded and printed here. There are 2 versions of this document: one for passengers from the age of 11 years old and over, and one for passengers under the age of 11 years old.
- All passengers from the age of 11 years old must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test. The test must be performed no earlier than 72 hours before departure from the first embarkment point. The Medical Certificate confirming the negative test results must be presented before boarding.
- Failure to present a Sworn Statement and valid negative COVID-19 test certificate before departure will result in the passenger being refused to board the aircraft and denied travel.
- All passengers from the age of 11 years old may be subject to COVID-19 testing upon arrival in France at the arrival airport.
- Passengers may be subject to a 7-day self-quarantine decided by the authorities at the arrival airport in France.
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
GERMANY(Updated 01apr21)
The German Health Authorities have divided the COVID Risk Areas into 3 categories:
A. Risk Areas
B. High Incidence Areas
C. Areas with virus mutation
There is a total travel ban from Areas with virus mutation (C) to Germany. Travel ban does NOT apply to: German Nationals, German Residents and passengers transiting a German airport (Non-Schengen to Non-Schengen only). Other exceptions apply for example: mail/cargo/ferry/positioning/medical flights, humanitarian reasons, persons traveling by order of International Atomic Energy Agency and UN.The current list of risk areas can be found on the following website
The following requirements apply:
Document Requirements: Passengers arriving from ALL risk areas are required to complete a Digital Entry Declaration (DEA) at www.einreiseanmeldung.de before starting their travel to Germany if they have been in any of the risk areas in the last ten days. Proof of completion “Digitale Einresekarte” must be presented before boarding and upon entering Germany.
List of exceptions for completion of DEACOVID-19 Testing requirements
All passengers arriving from ALL risk areas from 6 years of age must present a Medical Certificate with a negative COVID-19 test (PRC, LAMP, TMA or Antigen test) taken at the earliest 48 hours before arrival in Germany. The Medical Certificate must be in English, French or German. This restriction applies to all direct or indirect travel. The passenger must keep the test results for at least 10 days after entry, and they may be randomly checked at passport control.Quarantine requirements
Passengers having spent time in ALL risk areas in the 10 days before their entry into Germany, are to proceed directly to their destination within Germany and self-quarantine for 10 days. The 10 day quarantine may be lifted at the earliest after the 5th day of quarantine following a negative COVID-19 test.
Quarantine does not apply to:
- passengers transiting in Germany
- passengers transiting through a risk area without a stopover prior to entering GermanyAny costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
GREECE
(Upd 23APR21)
Effective from 22APR2021 until further notice.
Due to COVID-19 the following restrictions exist for entry to Greece.Entry requirement:
Passengers are not allowed to enter.
This does not apply to:
- Passengers with a residence permit issued by Greece
- EU and Schengen nationals
- British nationals and residents of the United Kingdom
- nationals and residents of Australia, Israel, Korea, New Zeeland, Russian Federation, Rwanda,Serbia, Singapore, Thailand, USA and the United Arab Emirates. For more information on entry restrictions see: TIMATIC: https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php and https://travel.gov.grDocument requirement:
• All passengers traveling to Greece must complete a Passenger Locator Form(PLF). The PLF should be completed electronically via the following link:https://travel.gov.gr. and a confirmation email or a QR-code will be received and mustbe presented before boarding and upon arrival in Greece. The PLF must be completed not later than the day before arrival in Greece. Familiescan be accepted with one joint confirmation e-mail or a unique QR code.
• A proof of a completed PLF must be presented to the staff before boarding, and failure to do so will result in denied boarding.The requirement of a completed PLF does not apply to:
• Passengers in transfer/ transit via Greek airports with a connecting flight to a third country.Covid-19 test Requirement:
• All passengers from the age of 5 years of age must present a Medical certificate with proof ofa negative COVID-19 PCR test.
• The test must be performed no earlier than 72 hours before arrival in Greece
•The Medical Certificate must be in English and must include the name and the passportnumber or identity card number of the passenger.
• The Medical Certificate confirming the negative test results must be presented beforeboarding, and failure to do so will result in denied boarding.
• Passengers will be subject to random COVID-19 diagnostic rapid test upon arrival I Greece.This requirement of a negative COID-19 test does not apply to:
• Passengers under 5 years of age
• Passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate if the last vaccine dose wasreceived at least 14 days before arrival in Greece. The vaccination certificate shall include the full name of the passenger, type of vaccine, number of doses and inoculation dates.
• Passengers in transfer/ transit via Greece airports to a third country.Quarantine:
• Passengers could be subject to a quarantine for up to 7 days upon arrival.Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
ICELAND
The Icelandic authorities require all arrivals from risk areas must undergo Quarantine. At this specific moment, all countries and territories of the world are considered risk areas. Quarantine duration after travel from risk areas is 14 days, but by undergoing a test for COVID-19 on arrival to Iceland and again after 5 days. This period may be shortened.
A fee is charged for the test payable on registration or at the border when the first sample is collected. The second test is included in this charge. Passengers are required to fill out an electronical pre-registration form before arrival, adhere to rules regarding infection control and are encouraged to download the tracing app, Rakning C-19. The pre-registration form is FOUND here.
Children born 2005 or later are exempt from pre-registration, testing and quarantine related to travel.
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
IRELAND(Updated 23JAN21)
1. All passengers from 7 years of age, must have a Medical Certificate negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) RT-PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before arrival.
This does not apply to:
-children younger than 7 years
-merchant seamen
Note: Passengers arriving in Ireland without a proof of a negative test result, or a valid exemption, commit an offence and could be fined not exceeding Euro 2500, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or both.2. Passengers who are 16 years or older, must complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form. The form must be completed in advance of travel or before arrival.
The form works across all devices – mobile, tablet or laptop. Fill in the form here
Once completed, an email confirmation will be sent to the passenger, who must present this to an Immigration Officer at Passport Control upon arrival.3. Passenger could be subject for self-isolation for 14 days. A list of self-isolation exemptions can be found here
For further details, see: www.gov.ie
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger
ITALY
(Updated 01APR21)
1. Passengers are not allowed to enter until 6 April 2021.
This does not apply to:
- nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Vatican City (Holy See);
- passengers with a long-term residence permit or a long term "D" visa issued by Switzerland or an EEA Member State;
- family members of nationals and residents of Switzerland or an EEA Member State;
- passenger with proof of being unmarried partners of residents of Italy;
- passengers who in the past 14 days have only been to or transited through Andorra, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Reunion and Mayotte), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, Korea Rep., Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or Thailand;
- passengers traveling on business;
- passengers returning via Italy to their country of residence;
- students;
- military personnel.
2. Passengers who have been in or transited through Brazil in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter and transit until 6 April 2021.
This does not apply to:
- passengers residing in Italy since before 13 February 2021;
- parents of children younger than 18 years who are residing in Italy;
- military personnel.
3. Passengers who have been in or transited through the United Kingdom in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter and transit until 6 April 2021.
- This does not apply to passengers residing in Italy since before 23 December 2020.
4. A completed self-declaration form must be presented prior to boarding. The form can be obtained at https://www.esteri.it/mae/it/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-iorestoacasa-domandefrequenti/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia.html .
5. Passengers arriving in Calabria, Puglia or Sicily must present a completed health declaration form upon arrival.
The form can be obtained for:- Calabria at https://home.rcovid19.it/ ;
- Puglia at https://www.sanita.puglia.it/web/pugliasalute/autosegnalazione-coronavirus ;
- Sicily at https://testcovid.costruiresalute.it/ .
6. Passengers who in the past 14 days have only been to or transited through Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Réunion and Mayotte), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland with a negative COVID-19 molecular or antigen test result of a test taken at most 48 hours before arrival, are subject to medical screening and self-isolation for 5 days. The quarantine is ended with a negative COVID-19 test at the end of these 5 days. If passenger does not have a preflight negative COVID-19 test they must quarantine for 14 days.
7. Passengers who have been in or transited through Brazil or United Kingdom in the past 14 days must have a negative COVID-19 molecular or antigen test result, based on a swab. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before arrival; and
- are subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival; and
- are subject to self-isolation for 14 days.
- this does not apply to passengers younger than 2 years.
8. Passengers who have been in or transited through Austria for more than 12 hours in the past 14 days must have a negative COVID-19 molecular or antigen test result, based on a swab. The test must have been taken at most 48 hours before arrival; and
- are subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival; and
- are subject to self-isolation for 14 days.
- this does not apply to passengers younger than 2 years.
9. Passengers could be subject to self-isolation for 14 days. More details can be found at https://infocovid.viaggiaresicuri.it/index_en.html .
10. Residence permits issued by Italy which expired or will expire between 1 August 2020 and 30 April 2021 are considered valid until 30 April 2021.
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
LEBANON
(Published 04FEB21)
All arriving passengers must take a COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival. The cost of the COVID‑19 PCR test and other medical diagnostic measures is USD 50 (except for children under 12 years of age) and it is collected at the time of flight booking. The test shall be conducted in laboratories authorised by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health at the airport.
LITHUANIA
(Updated 12MAR21)
All passengers arriving to Lithuania will have to fill out the passenger locator form. The form can be completed online .When passenger has completed the form online, the passenger will have received an QR code. This does not apply to transit passengers.
All passengers from the age of 16, traveling with SAS to Lithuania, must present a Medical Certificate with a negative Coronavirus test (COVID-19) performed at the earliest 72 hours prior to arrival in Lithuania. A serological antibody test is not accepted. The medical certificate must be written in one of the official languages of the European Union.
Exceptions:
- crew members who transport passengers on international routes
- persons in transit through Lithuania
- persons under the age of 16
- those vaccinated with EU registered Covid-19 vaccine, or previously infected and now recovered, if positive diagnosis was confirmed by the SARS-CoV-2 or antigen test result, and, before the arrival to Lithuania, not more than 90 days had passed since the positive test result had been obtainedAll passengers traveling to Lithuania may be subject to a 10-day isolation upon arrival. There are exceptions to this. More information can be found in English on the National Public Health Center website and can be viewed here: FOR ARRIVALS FROM ABROAD | National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health (lrv.lt)
More information can be found at Ministry of Health of The Republic of Lithuania .
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
NETHERLANDS
All passengers over the age of 13 years old travelling to/via/from Dutch airports are required to complete and sign a Health Declaration Form before departure. The form contains questions about the presence of symptoms which could be related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The form is available in Dutch, English, French and Spanish. The passenger must be able to present a printed or digital version of the form upon request.
To print or download the form use the this link.ALL passengers over the age of 13 years old (including Dutch citizens/residents and transit passengers) arriving in Amsterdam will be required to produce a negative PCR (COVID-19) Test Certificate. The test should be completed no earlier than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands.
The NEGATIVE Test certificate must:
- be a molecular PCR test (COVID-19)
- be in Dutch, English, French, German or Spanish
- include the passenger’s first and last names as stated in their passport
- include the date and time of the test (max 72hours before arrival in the Netherlands)
- include the details/signature/stamp of the institute/laboratory where the test was performed.
- be presented in a printed version not digitally.
Read more about Exceptions for Negative Test Certificate
Passengers arriving from outside EU/Schengen countries must also print, complete and present a Negative Test Declaration. To print the form use this link.Failure to present a valid negative test certificate or declaration before departure will result in the passenger being refused to board the aircraft and will not be allowed to travel.
Passengers with the Netherlands as their final destination are strongly advised to self-quarantine for 10 days immediately after arriving in the Netherlands.
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.Norway
(updated 09APR21)
Only Norwegian citizens and residents in Norway can travel to Norway.
Exemptions are still provided for some groups. Groups with permission to enter include:
- Foreign nationals who reside in Norway
- Close relatives to residents in Norway, i.e. spouses/ registered partners/ cohabitants, minorchildren or stepchildren, parents or stepparents of minor children of stepchildren
- Passengers in International transit
- Foreign nationals who plan an airport stopover in Norway (both in international airporttransit and within Schengen)
- Foreign nationals who work in certain critical functions
- Foreign nationals who are to carry out agreed or formalized parent-child contact
- Foreign nationals for whom special reasons indicate they should be granted the right toenter, e.g. such as specific care responsibilities for persons in Norway or other compellingwelfare considerations
- Foreign nationals who perform commercial transport of goods and passengers
- Journalists and other personnel on assignment for a foreign media institution- Seafarers and Aviation personnel- Health personnel from Sweden and Finland who work in the Norwegian health and careservices.
All other foreign nationals will be turned away at the Norwegian border.
All passengers from 12 years of age must present a Medical Certificate of a negativeCoronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result or Antigen test result. The test must havebeen taken 24 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The MedicalCertificate must be issued in English, Danish, French, German, Norwegian orSwedish. Exceptions for persons in transit, persons with a confirmed (laboratorytested) COVID-19 infection within the last six months, persons who regularly travel /commute to Norway from Sweden or Finland in order to work or study, etc.
For a complete list see: Coronavirus in Norway: Travel advice - helsenorge.noPassengers from 12 years of age, are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) antigen or PCR test upon arrival.
All Passengers must fill in digital Entry Registration, to be submitted to the border control upon arrival in Norway.
The Entry registration form can be found here: Registration of arrival to Norway - regjeringen.noFrom 1st of April all passengers with a connecting transfer flight within Norway are to wait at the arriving airport for the result before continuing to the next flight.
FOR TRAVELERS TO SVALBARD, NORWAY
- All passengers, traveling to Svalbard, Longyearbyen must present a Medical Certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR or Rapid Antigen test result, when they arrive at Svalbard. The test must have been taken at most 24 hours before departure from the first embarkation point in Norway. The medical certificate must be in Danish, English, French, German, Norwegian or Swedish.
More information on www.helsenorge.no/en/coronavirus
- Passengers are only allowed to travel to Svalbard after they have stayed in quarantine in other parts of Norway, passengers arriving in Norway from a red area/ country need to complete their full quarantine period in mainland Norway prior to travelling to Svalbard (LYR). This applies to all who want to travel to Svalbard, including residents.
For more information see: Governor of Svalbard (sysselmannen.no)
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.All Passengers must fill in digital Entry Registration, to be submitted to the border control upon arrival in Norway.
The Entry registration form can be found here: Registration of arrival to Norway - regjeringen.noAny costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
Poland
(Published 01APR21)
Effective immediately until further noticeAll passengers arriving from Schengen may present proof of a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival in Poland in order to be exempt from the compulsory quarantine. The test must be performed no earlier than 48 hours before entry to Poland. The Medical Certificate must be in English or Polish. The Medical Certificate confirming the negative test results must be presented at the boarder-control upon entering Poland. If this is not provided passengers will be subject to a 10-day quarantine. It is possible for passengers to perform a COVID-19 Test before leaving the terminal at Warsaw Chopin Airport in order to be exempt from the compulsory quarantine. Passengers who can provide a certificate of completed vaccination are exempt from testing and quarantine.
All passengers traveling to Poland must complete the Passenger Self Declaration Form and a Passenger Location Form before disembarking in Poland. These will be handed out onboard the flight.All passengers may subject to a 10-day quarantine upon arrival in Poland decided by authorities.
Proof of a negative COVID-19 test will exempt the passenger from the compulsory quarantine if arriving from a Schengen country. If the passenger does not have a pre-arrival COVID-19 test, they will be subject to a 10-day quarantine. The quarantine can be shortened by a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 hours from arrival in Poland.
If arriving from a Non-Schengen country the passenger is subject to quarantine that can be shortened by a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 hours from arrival in Poland. Passengers who can provide a certificate of completed vaccination are exempt from testing and quarantine.
For more information please see: https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/travel
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.PORTUGAL
(Updated 09FEB21)
1. Passengers are not allowed to enter
This does not apply to:
- Nationals and residents of Portugal and their family members;
- Nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland, and their family members.
- Passenger arriving from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Macao, Malta, Netherlands, New Zeeland, Norway, Poland, Romania, Rwanda, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand or Uruguay.
2. All passengers, from the age of 2 years, traveling to, or transiting via Portugal, must present a Medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result (PCR test), from a test performed within 72 hours prior to departure of the direct flight to Portugal. This must be controlled by the airline before boarding. Passengers in absence of a negative Coronavirus test must be Denied Boarding.
Exemptions: This does not apply to:
- Children under the age of 2 years
- Passenger traveling to Azores
- Airline crew
3. Special rules apply for passenger traveling to Madeira and Azores.
For more info check here or here.
4. Passengers could be subject to Quarantine for 14 days
5. All passengers must present a Passenger Locator Form upon boarding:
- For All passengers traveling to Portugal electronic PLC e-filing is mandatory. Passengers shall use the following links: In English and Portugese.
- The electronic PLC filing must take place after check-in, to incorporate the seat number, until the boarding process starts.Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
SPAIN
(Updated 01APR21)
Until 30 April 2021, passengers are not allowed to enter.
This does not apply to:
- nationals and residents of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland;- residents of Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China (People's Rep.), Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong (SAR China), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Korea (Rep.), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao (SAR China), Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,Switzerland, Thailand or Vatican City (Holy See);
- passengers with a long-term visa issued by a Schengen Member State returning via Spain to their country of residence;
- passengers with a diplomatic passport traveling on duty;
- merchant seamen;
- military personnel;
- immediate family members of a national of an EU Member State traveling together or traveling to join the national of an EU Member State;
- passengers who are unmarried partners of nationals of Spain. They must have a confirmation of their relationship issued by a consulate of Spain; -
students with proof of being enrolled in a course in Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland. They must:
- have a medical insurance; and
-be traveling to the country where they study, at most 15 days before the start of the course.
Flights from Brazil and South Africa to Spain are suspended until 14 April 2021.
- This does not apply to:
- nationals and residents of Andorra and Spain;- passengers in transit for less than 24 hours.
Passengers arriving from Botswana, Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia or Zimbabwe are subject to quarantine.
Passengers must a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR, RT-LAMP or TMA test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before arrival and the certificate must be in English, French, Germany, Spanish or accompanied by a certified Spanish translation.
This does not apply to:
- passengers younger than 6 years;- passengers arriving from Australia, China (People's Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore or Thailand;
- passengers arriving from Faroe Isl. or Greenland in Denmark or arriving from More og Romsdal or Trondelag in Norway;
- passengers with a positive COVID-19 RT-PCR test result and medical discharge specifying thatthe passenger is recovered, not contagious and ok to travel.
Passengers must complete an "FCS Health Control Form" at https://www.spth.gob.es/ . A QR code generated from the completed form must be presented upon arrival.
Passengers are subject to medical screening upon arrival.
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
SWEDEN
(Updated 30MAR21)
Entering Sweden – restrictions and requirements that apply from 31 March 2021
The Government has decided to extend the general entry ban and the requirement of a negative COVID-19 test result for entry into Sweden until 31 May 2021.
The Government has also decided to lift the separate entry restrictions that apply for travel from Denmark and Norway as of 31 March. After 31 March, a negative COVID-19 test result is a requirement for entry into Sweden – with certain exceptions – under the same regulations that apply to other European Economic Area (EEA) States.
The Government’s decision means that the general entry ban will continue to apply to foreign citizens who cannot present a negative COVID-19 result on arrival in Sweden. The test requirement applies to foreign citizens aged 18 and older; the exemptions that apply are outlined below. People travelling to Sweden from ‘third countries’ – in other words, countries outside the EU/EEA – must, in addition to presenting a negative COVID-19 result, belong to a category exempted from the entry ban.
As currently applies, a negative COVID-19 test result is only valid if taken within the previous 48 hours. For those who commute for work or study, the requirement has been relaxed: they will be able to present test results that are no older than 7 days.
The Government has also decided that as of 31 March entry to Sweden from the UK will be subject to the same rules that apply to other third countries, in other words, to countries outside the EU/EEA. In practice, this means that an entry ban and the requirement of a negative COVID-19 test result for people arriving from the UK will remain in effect; the exemptions that apply are outlined below.
Swedish citizens always have the right to enter Sweden and are not subject to entry bans or required to present a negative COVID-19 test result. However, everyone who has been abroad must follow the recommendations of the Public Health Agency on testing and quarantine after arrival: these recommendations are intended to curb the spread of the virus.
The rules are explained in brief below. More information will be available on the Government website.
The following will apply for entry from all EEA States1 and Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland and the Vatican City as of 31 March.
Travellers from these countries may enter Sweden if they can present a negative COVID-19 result from a test conducted within 48 hours of arrival or if they are exempt from the test requirement.
The following categories are exempt from the test requirement:
- people under the age of 18
- people who live in Sweden
- people with imperative family reasons
- personnel transporting goods and other staff in the transport sector
- people who carry out, are involved in or are being transported by medical transport services
- people who are to undergo surgery or other types of care that cannot be delayed
- people who need to cross the border to engage in reindeer husbandry
- seafarers
- people covered by Chapter 2, Section 10 of the Aliens Act (2005:716), including diplomats and consular officers who are employed in Sweden by foreign states and their families and employees
- personnel within the scope of international police, customs or emergency services cooperation
- officials at Danish authorities or other Danish public bodies travelling on business between Bornholm and another part of Denmark via Sweden
- people in need of international protection or who have other humanitarian grounds.
People who regularly cross the border to work or study in Sweden or another state must be able to present a negative COVID-19 result from a test taken within 7 days prior to arrival in Sweden.
There is no special exemption from either the entry ban or the test requirement for people who can show that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or have antibodies to the COVID-19 virus.The Government refers to the Public Health Agency of Sweden for information concerning the criteria for negative test results.
In addition to Sweden, the following states are EEA states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.
The following will apply for entry from third countries, in other words, from all countries outside the EU/EEA as of 31 March.
To be allowed to enter Sweden from these countries, a person must first belong to one of the following categories (those who do not cannot enter, even if they can present a negative COVID-19 test result):
These categories apply to people who:
- are an EEA citizen or a citizen of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland or the Vatican City;
- have long-term resident status in Sweden or another EU Member State;
- have a residence permit in Sweden or another EEA state, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland or the Vatican City;
- have a national visa for Sweden or a national visa valid longer than three months in another EEA State, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland or the Vatican City;
- have close family ties as specified in Chapter 3 a, Section 2, first paragraph, or Chapter 5, Section 3, first paragraph, points 1–4, or Section 3a of the Aliens Act (2005:716) to a person covered by any of the points above or to a Swedish citizen, for example, spouses, cohabiting partners, civil partners and children under the age of 21;
- are a citizen of the United Kingdom or a family member of such a citizen, provided that they are covered by Article 10 of the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 29, 31.1.2020, p.7), i.e. UK nationals who have residence status or have applied for residence status; or
- live in Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, or ThailandThe above categories also apply to foreign citizens with an essential need or function in Sweden, for example:
- people with imperative family reasons
- passengers in transit
- frontier workers
- people who travel for the purpose of studying
- personnel transporting goods and other staff in the transport sector
- seasonal workers in the agricultural, forestry and horticulture sectors
- healthcare workers, researchers in health and medical care and elderly staff
- people who work in international organizations or are invited by such organizations and whose presence is necessary for the organizations’ activities, military personnel and other personnel within the scope of international defense cooperation, aid workers and civil defense staff
- people travelling for the purpose of performing highly skilled work, if their contribution is necessary from an economic perspective and the work cannot be postponed or performed remotely, including people who will take part in or perform necessary tasks at elite sports competitions
- seafarers
- people covered by Chapter 2, Section 10 of the Aliens Act (2005:716, including diplomats and consular officers who are employed in Sweden by foreign states and their families and employees
- people in need of international protection or for other humanitarian reasons.A person belonging to one or more of these categories must also be able to present a negative COVID-19 test result. Exemptions to the test requirement apply to:
- people under the age of 18
- people with long-term resident status in Sweden
- people who have a right of residence or a residence permit in Sweden
- citizens of the United Kingdom or family members of such citizens, provided that they are covered by Article 10 of the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 29, 31.1.2020, p.7), i.e. UK nationals who have residence status or have applied for residence status
- people with imperative family reasons
- personnel transporting goods and other staff in the transport sector
- seafarers
- people covered by Chapter 2, Section 10 of the Aliens Act (2005:716), including diplomats and consular officers who are employed in Sweden by foreign states and their families and employees
- people in need of international protection or with other humanitarian grounds.There is no special exemption from either the entry ban or the test requirement for people who can show that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or have antibodies to the COVID-19 virus.
The Government refers to the Public Health Agency of Sweden for information concerning the criteria for negative test results.Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
SWITZERLAND
(Updated 19FEB21)
Effective from 22FEB2021 until further notice
1. Passengers are not allowed to enter
This does not apply to:
- Nationals and residents of Switzerland and Liechtenstein
- Passengers with a D visa issued by Switzerland-Nationals of EEA Member States if arriving from a country other than South Africa or United Kingdom-Passenger arriving from Schengen Member states
- Transit passengers traveling onto Schengen countries arriving from Andorra, Australia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Korea, Monaco, New Zeeland, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Singapore, Thailand or Vatican City (Holy See) must stay in the international area of the airport2. All passengers, from the age of 12 years, traveling to or via Switzerland, must present a Medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result. Either a PCR Test performed at most 72 hours prior to departure or a Rapid Immunological Test performed at most 24 hours prior to departure. The proof must be checked by the airline prior to boarding.
Passengers in absence of a negative coronavirus test must be denied boarding.
Exceptions:
- Passengers under 12 years of age
- Passengers who can approve that they have tested positive to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the past 3 months. They must prove that they have recovered. Read more about exceptions
3. All Passengers Travelers (regardless of nationality and age) must send their contact information electronically when entering Switzerland, using the form for incoming travelers. You can find the form here
4. Passengers who have spent time in a country or area with an increased risk of infection and then enter Switzerland must go into quarantine, for 10 days. Read more about exceptions
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
UKRAINE
(Updated 26MAR21)
Effective immediately until further notice
All passengers must present a Medical Certificate with a proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test.
The test must be performed no earlier than 72 hours before arrival.
The Medical Certificate must be in English.
The Medical Certificate confirming the negative test results must be presented before boarding,
and failure to do so shall result in denied boarding.This does/does not apply to:
- Nationals of Ukraine;
- Permanent Residents of Ukraine;
- Merchant seamen
- NATO military personnelNationals of Ukraine without a negative Covid-19 PCR test result of a test taken at most 48 hours
before arrival in Ukraine;
- are subject to self-isolation and
- must install the VDOMA mobile app.Passengers must have insurance to cover medical expenses in Ukraine.
This does not apply to:
- Nationals of Ukraine
- Permanent residents of Ukraine;
- Merchant seamen;Passengers could be subject to self-isolation; details can be found at: https://www.visitukraine.today
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
UNITED KINGDOM
(Updated 19MAR21)
Effective until further notice
The following restrictions apply:
1. Passengers who have been in or transited through Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Ecuador, Eswatini (Swaziland), French Guiana, Guyana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Suriname, Tanzania, UAE, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia or Zimbabwe in the past 10 days are not allowed to enter. This does not apply to; British nationals, nationals of Ireland (Rep), residents of the United Kingdom.
2. All passengers (including UK citizens) over 11 years of age, traveling from/ via All destinations to United Kingdom or, passengers traveling in transfer via United Kingdom with a connecting flight to a third country, must present a Medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result (PCR, LAMP or Antigen test), from a test performed within 3 days prior to departure from the first embarkation point. The Certificate must be in English, French or Spanish. The Medical Certificate shall be controlled by the airline before boarding. Passengers that cannot show a negative COVID-19 test shall be denied boarded. Passengers arriving in England without a proof of a negative test result could be fined £500. Exceptions: The following categories of passengers do not need to present a negative COIVD-19 test
- Passengers that begins their journey from:
Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, Jersey or Guernsey- Ascension, Falkland Islands, St Helena- For a limited time period passenger don’t need a test if they begin the journey to England from – Antigua and Barbuda, St Lucia or Barbados (until 04am Thursday 21JAN2021, Passenger needs a test to travel on, or after this date)
- Children under 11 years of age
- For urgent medical treatment or are accompanying someone who is traveling for urgent medical treatment, and it is not reasonably practicable for you to obtain a negative COVID-19 test in the 3 days before departure
- If passenger has a medical condition which means that they cannot take a test – they must present a not from a medical practitioner at check-in or gate and to Border Force staff upon arrival in England
- People doing the following jobs: Border and customs officials, channel and tunnel system workers, haulers, air, maritime and rail crew, civil aviation inspectors, people transporting human cells and blood products, seamen and masters and inspectors of ships, specialist technical workers doing emergency works. For more details of these jobs see:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): jobs that qualify for travel exemptions – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
3. To protect your health and others’, all passengers must complete an online passenger locator form before departure to the United Kingdom. It is important that the form is completed correctly as soon as possible after check-in and in good time before arriving at the departure gate. On completion of the form, a QR code will be automatically generated and must be presented before boarding. Passengers must present the QR code with date of submission not older than 48 hours before travel date at the airport. The correct entry of the test reference number for your pre-booked mandatory quarantine tests is vital to be allowed boarding.
The test reference number is to be entered in the “Booking Reference” section of the PLF and is only accepted in 2 forms and is NOT to be left blank. A test number provided by a private testing provider consists of five letters followed by a series of letters or numbers OR a test number provided by CTM consists of 7 (seven) numerical digits.
What is your booking refence for your Covid tests?
4. All passengers must quarantine for 10 days, unless exempt. Check the exempt countries list shortly before you travel as this list can change at short notice. If you have travelled through a country that are red listed in the last 10 days, you must have a valid Managed Quarantine Facility booked prior to departure.
For more information see: www.gov.uk/travel-quarantine-and-testing Check the list of exempt countries immediately before travel and the list of work-related exemptions if traveling for work.
5. All passengers are required to take a coronavirus test on day 2 and 8 of their quarantine. You must have this booked prior to departure.
For more information see: www.gov.uk/travel-quarantine-and-testingFor passengers travelling to Scotland:
All passengers (including British citizens) arriving directly into Scotland from outside Common Travel Area CTA (England, Wales, Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands) must book and prepay for 10 days managed isolation in a quarantine hotel and book 2 COVID-19 tests to be taken during isolation. The booking is to be made here . This must be done before departure and the booking reference is to be entered in the Online Passenger Locator Form in order to receive the QR code.
There are exceptions to this for passengers arriving from non-acute countries (all Scandinavian countries). Examples of sectors are aerospace engineers, aircraft pilots and crew, bus and coach drivers, civil aviation inspectors, drivers of goods vehicles, postal workers, seamen and masters, inspectors and surveyors of ships, transit passengers and transplant transporters. See this link for more details.6. It is a legal requirement that you wear a face covering on public transport in the UK.
7. If you are required to self-isolate, you may be able to shorten the self-isolation period by opting into a test to release scheme, depending on which part of the UK you are in. Further information and a list of providers please visit gov.uk .
Failure to comply with the above measures is a criminal offence and you could be fined. Please visit www.gov.uk/uk-border-control for detailed public health advice and requirements for entering the UK.For more information about UK passenger rights you may visit https://www.caa.co.uk/home/
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.UNITED STATES
(Updated 05MAR21)
Effective from 05MAR2021
All passengers that have been in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) or Guinea in the past 21 days, can only travel to the following SAS-destinations in the USA; New York(EWR), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX) and Washington (IAD). The reason is the outbreak of Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea and the above airports in the USA are approved for arriving passengers from DRC and Guinea.
Passengers travelling to San Francisco (SFO) must be rebooked to one of the above airports. If you have been in Congo or Guinea and are booked on a direct flight from Scandinavia to San Francisco, please contact SAS for rebooking of your ticket.Passengers who have transited or have been in Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China (Peoples Republic.), Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or in the United Kingdom (excluding overseas territories outside of Europe), in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter and transit.
Note: This does not apply to:
- Nationals and permanent residents of the USA;
- Spouses of nationals and of permanent residents of the USA. They must have a marriage certificate;
- Parents/ legal guardians of an unmarried and younger than 21 years national or permanent resident of the USA;
- The unmarried and younger than 21 years brother or and sister of permanent resident of the USA, who is unmarried and younger than 21 years;
- The child/ foster child/ ward of a national or permanent resident of the USA.
- More exceptions apply: See: IATA - International Travel Document News
The following apply:
- All persons from 2 years of age, onboard a flight to the US must wear a Face mask during embarking, the entire flight and during deplaning. You must also wear Face mask on all Airports in the USA. Refusing to wear a mask is a violation of federal law and may result in denial of boarding, removal from the aircraft and/ or penalties under federal law. Exemptions; Passengers under 2 years of age, people with disabilities who cannot wear mask, or cannot safely wear mask.
- The requirement to wear a mask does not apply under the following circumstances: Temporarily remove the mask for identity verification purposes, while eating, drinking, or taking oral medicin, when communicating with a person that is deaf or hard of hearing, if wearing oxygen masks is needed or if unconscius.
- All passengers traveling to the USA, must have a Medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) viral antigen or NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification) test result. The documentation must also include sufficient verification information such as name and contact information for the laboratory or healthcare personnel who performed the test.
- The test must have been taken at most 3 days (72 hours) before departure from the first embarkation point.
- The test result must specify “negative” or “not detected”, if marked “invalid” it is not accepted
- Passenger Details (e.g. name and date of birth) in the certificate must match those stated in the passport or other travel document
Exemption: The requirement of a negative COVID-19 test does not apply to:
- Passengers with a Medical certificate with a positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result issued at most 90 days before departure from the first embarkation point; and a letter issued by a health authority stating that the passenger has been cleared for travel. The test result must specify “positive” or “detected”, if marked “invalid” it is not accepted.
- Passengers younger than 2 years of age
- US Military personnel
- Crew members of airlines or other aircraft operators provided that they follow industry standard protocols for the prevention of COVID-19 as set forth in relevant Safety Alerts for Operators (SAFOs) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).4
- Federal law enforcement personnel while on official duty and carrying out a law enforcement function (e.g. DEPA/ DEPU & persons in Lawful Custody) and members of the U.S. military (including aircraft operators), when traveling under competent orders-provided that the authority ordering the travel requires precautions to prevent the possible transmission of infection to others during the travel period in accordance with CDC guidance.
Passenger Attestation Form:
- All passengers 2 years of age or older must provide a separate attestation. "Passenger Attestation Form”. Unless otherwise permitted by law, a parent or other authorized individual should attest on behalf of a passenger aged 2 to 17 years.
- The personal identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth) must match the personal identifiers on the passenger's passport or other travel documents.
- You can find the Passenger Attestation form here. Print the Form and bring it with you to the airport at departure.
- The Passenger Attestation Form will be collected before boarding of your flight to the US.
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
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Covid19 test/travel certificate
Are you planning to travel and need a certificate proving you are fit to travel? Some countries require a negative corona test result (PCR-tests or a rapid antigen tests) and a medical certificate before you can board the aircraft or to enter the country. Some countries require it for transit as well (e.g. Denmark).
SAS PARTNERS FOR COVID19-TESTINGTo ensure easy access to testing services at a discounted price we have partnered with the healthcare service companies Doktor24, Vaccina and Volvat. You can start your journey with peace of mind, as you are provided with a Covid19-test that meets the international quality standards. The test methods used by our partners is the most accepted coronavirus test in the world.
SWEDEN
OFFER FROM VACCINA
Vaccina offers Covid19-testing (PCR-tests and rapid antigen tests) in Sweden. The response time for PCR-tests same day in Stockholm/Arlanda, Malmö and Göteborg and the day after in other cities. Response time for rapid covid/antigen tests is 45 minutes.
To use this service, please proceed to Vaccina’s website via the link below to get more information about opening hours, test procedures and to book time for testing.
- Book PCR-testing and antigen testing in Sweden (Stockholm, Arlanda, Göteborg, Malmö, Örebro, Umeå and Skellefteå)
OFFER FROM DOKTOR24
Doktor24 offers Covid19-testing in Sweden. The response time for PCR-tests is 48 hours and 3 hours for rapid antigen tests.
To use this service, please proceed to Doktor24's website via the link below to get more information about opening hours, test procedures and to book time for testing.
- Book PCR-testing in Sweden (Stockholm, Malmö, Sundsvall)
- Book antigen testing in Sweden (Stockholm, Göteborg, Malmö, Västerås, Norrköping, Halmstad, Örebro, Luleå, Töckfors)
NORWAY
OFFER FROM VOLVAT
Volvat offers Covid19-testing in Norway. The response time for PCR-tests is 48 hours and 20 minutes for rapid antigen tests. To use this service, please proceed to Volvat´s website via the link below to get more information about opening hours, test procedures and to book time for testing.
- Book PCR- and antigen testing in Norway at Volvat’s clinics (Oslo, Drammen, Fredrikstad)
DENMARK
COVID19 TESTING DENMARK
At coronaprover.dk you can book an appointment for a Covid19-test and at sundhet.dk you download your personal Covid19-passport.
At Copenhagen airport (Kastrup) passengers can also get a covid-tested both before the security check and in the transit area.
Here you can find more information about the Covid19-testing at Copenhagen airport and book you time for testing (See heading ‘Falck offers PCR and antigen Covid19-tests at Copenhagen Airport’).
Please note, if testing is not available in your city with any of the options presented above, please check your local options.
- Ensure to plan your testing well in advance of the trip and make sure to read the instructions and terms carefully before booking.
- Also please consider that opening hours on the clinics may change during week-ends and holidays.
- The testing providers is fully responsible for the testing, issuance of travel certificates and any support related to this service.
Frequently asked questions
1."Is it SAS that checks the Covid-19 test results and/or travel certificate and afterwards decides if I can get on the plane?"
Answer: This is difficult to answer directly as it depends on the destination you are flying to. Some countries require the airline to check this prior to departure, in other countries it is checked only upon arrival to the destination and some require both on departure and on arrival.
2. "I don't have a test because my final destination says I don't need it. However, I’m not flying directly, can I still go through my transit?"
Answer: Most often you can go through transit and a confirmed Covid-19 test is not needed when in transit. However, there are exceptions such as when travelling through China, Denmark and some other countries. Please make sure to check what requirements are needed for your trip before travelling.
3. "I've been denied boarding, what happens now?"
Answer: The passenger is always responsible for finding out what requirements apply to documents (passport, visa, etc.). You are also responsible for adhering to what entry requirements apply to vaccinations and, which also includes the requirements that apply due to Covid-19. If a customer is denied boarding due to the absence of entry documents, the customer may rebook according to the ticketing rules. If the ticket is not re-bookable, the customer is responsible for purchasing new tickets. The same rules apply if the customer is denied entry to a country i.e ticket rules apply. Please find more information on these regulations in the Conditions of Carriage, in particular in Chapter 15.
4. "Where can I find information regarding entry restrictions ?
Answer: If you need more information; contact your local authorities or the respective country's embassy and keep yourself updated on the latest entry regulations via IATA Travel Center, Star Alliance or Entry restrictions on SAS Traffic Information.
Please note, all passengers are responsible for ensuring that they are allowed entry into the country they are travelling from, to or are in transit through. If rejected to travel, refund permitted according to fare rules of the ticket.
Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
Other - EUROPE
SPAINLas Palmas - Eurofins Megalab is located between Terminal 1 and 2, provides test prior appointment arranged through their website
Malaga – Recoletas together with Arquimea test facility is located at departure level and provides test prior appointment arranged through their website
PORTUGALFunchal - At Madeira Airport, Synlab laboratories allow antigen testing. Located at Level 1, next to ANA information desk.
Faro - At Faro Airport, Synlab laboratories allow antigen testing. Located next to airline counters in the check-in area.
Lisbon - At Lisbon Airport, Synlab laboratories allow testing. Located at Level 2 shop area for PCR and antigen test and at P1 parking for rapid antigen test.
Please note, all passengers are responsible for ensuring that they are allowed entry into the country they are travelling from, to or are in transit through. If rejected to travel, refund permitted according to fare rules of the ticket.Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.
If you need more information; contact your local authorities or the respective country's embassy and keep yourself updated. If testing is not available in your city with any of the options presented above, please check your local options.
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SAS traffic program
SAS opens 180 direct routes from Scandinavia to Europe in its spring and summer traffic programs.
We continuously update our traffic program so that you can explore the world again. Demand for air travel is increasing a little further down the line, especially to warmer destinations. SAS is therefore introducing more departures to several destinations around the Mediterranean.In addition to reopening several routes, new destinations such as Stockholm-Barcelona, Oslo-Faro and Copenhagen-Larnaca are also launched.
SAS will also increase capacity on all domestic routes accordingly, as well as within the Nordic and to major cities in Northern Europe, to meet an increase in demand for leisure as well as business travel.
Please check SAS traffic program here.
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Mandatory to wear a face mask
(Updated 19FEB21)
Mandatory face mask onboard SAS flights
All passengers from 6 years of age, must wear facemask on all SAS flights from boarding, during the entire flight until disembarking. Passengers without a face mask will be denied boarding.
SAS recommends that passengers bring masks in order to change the mask after four hours of use, as well as bringing along extra masks. It is important to be aware that you may be required to wear a mask at your destination.It is the traveler’s responsibility to bring their own face mask. SAS approves facemasks, covering mouth and nose, that are manufactured and intended for medical use, or of a similar standard. Homemade masks are not allowed.
For passengers that states they are exempted to wear a face mask onboard the following applies:
- A document from a medical doctor must be shown that states the reason for not wearing a face mask and must be written in a Scandinavian language or in English and shall not be older then three months.
- Also a proof of a negative SARS Cov-2 test (PCR or Antigen test) not older then 48 hours must be presented (Effective from 15 February 2021.)
Read more about SAS Safe Travel
Face mask at airportsSAS strongly recommend all customers to check the requirements of wearing face mask at airports when traveling.
- A document from a medical doctor must be shown that states the reason for not wearing a face mask and must be written in a Scandinavian language or in English and shall not be older then three months.
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Buy new ticket without change fee in SAS Plus
(Updated 10DEC20)
From 01 July 2020 we have increased our flexibility rules so that you can rebook free of charge in all SAS Plus ticket types except for tickets to/from USA and Asia and travel within Norway. The offer is valid on all SAS operated flights except for SAS charter flights.
The rebooking fee will be removed for bookings made in SAS Plus Smart during this period. You still have to pay the fare difference if the new ticket is more expensive than your original one.
If you don’t want to travel
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Cancel trip and get a SAS Travel Voucher
(Published 14MAR20 - Updated 12OCT20)
We allow any customer traveling on an international flight, to cancel their booking and receive a voucher in the value equivalent to their original booking. The offer is not available on domestic flights.
Please note that the voucher must be requested at least 3 days before scheduled outbound departure. To apply for the voucher go to My Bookings.
The voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. It can be used to book a new flight to any of our destinations or to buy travel extras. If you applied and received a voucher before April 22, the old limitation of 30 November will be removed, and your voucher will automatically have the new validity of 12 months.
To be eligible to apply for the voucher, you must have made your booking through SAS' website or SAS Customer Service. Not valid for bookings paid partly or fully with EuroBonus points.
The SAS Travel Voucher:
- can be used by you or another traveler.
- is valid for trips to any SAS destination.
- is valid to use as payment within 1 year after the date of issue.
- can be used via SAS's website or SAS Customer Service.
- can be used as full or partial payment for a new trip and any remaining value will remain on the voucher until it expires.
- is non-refundable.
You can read the full terms & conditions.
If you have made your reservation through a travel agent, please contact them for available options.
For corporate bookings made directly with SAS, please contact customer service for assistance.
If you are traveling as a group (more than 9 persons in the same booking), please contact your travel agent for available options. Contact SAS Customer service if you have booked directly with SAS.
You must apply for the voucher at least 3 days before departure.
To apply for the voucher, go to My bookings
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In case of positive COVID19 test
If you as a customer cannot use your ticket to a specific country due to a positive COVID19 test within 4 days of departure, you may contact customer service to receive a SAS Travel voucher.
As a customer you will be asked to provide documentation of your positive COVID-19 testresult and after that be able to choose to cancel the ticket or the entire booking also including other passengers tickets.
The SAS Travel voucher will cover the ticket/bookings value. SAS Travel Voucher is a non-refundable voucher.
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Apply for a refund based on the ticket rules
If you don't want to travel, and your flight is not canceled, you can apply for cancellation and refund according to your ticket rules. Most of SAS tickets are refundable except for SAS Go Light and SAS Go Smart. If you cancel a SAS Go Light or SAS Go Smart ticket only taxes will be refunded. The ticket price and domestic/international surcharges will not be refunded. Your ticket details can be found in your confirmation e-mail (Electronic Ticket Itinerary and Receipts).
To cancel your trip and request a refund, go to My bookings.
If you have made your reservation through a travel agent, please contact them to get help to apply for a refund.
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Rebook trip without a change fee for bookings made on/after 20 October 2020
If you have booked an International flight ticket on/after 20 October 2020 you can rebook your flight without having to pay a rebooking fee. SAS is offering rebooking free of charge for all International flights until 72 hours before departure. Within 72 hours from departure ordinary ticket rules applies. Please note that Domestic trips within Sweden, Norway or Denmark has ordinary ticket rules and is not part of current offer. Read more about our ticket rules.
Please note, that if you change to a higher fare type, you need to pay the difference. You can only rebook to a new flight 361 days ahead or according to availability on our website.
If you have booked your ticket through a travel agent please contact them for assistance.
Rebooking is only possible to and from the same destination as your original booking.
To rebook your trip, go to My bookings.
Read the full terms & conditions.
Changes to our services
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Carry-on
Due to the current situation SAS has decided to temporarily limit the allowed amount of carry-on.
To help speed up the boarding process and reduce the risk of cramped situations onboard SAS is for the time being limiting the number of allowed carry-on items to 1 per person. This means that you can no longer bring an additional personal item, such as a lap top or hand bag on top of your carry-on.
- 1 piece of carry-on per person allowed.
- Carry-on maximum size is 55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm (length x width x depth).
- Carry-on maximum weight is 8 kg.
- We recommend that the carry-on is placed under the seat in front of you.
This change applies to all ticket types and booking classes.
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Domestic Transfer in Oslo closed from 23MAR21
Domestic Transfer in Oslo, Norway, is closed from Tuesday 23MAR 2021 23:00 pm local time until further notice. All passengers on International flights arriving in OSL must pick up their baggage in Oslo before transferring to their connecting Domestic flight.
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EuroBonus
SAS EuroBonus is adjusting to the challenges of the current situation, while still trying to provide flexibility for our highly valued members.
You’ll find more information concerning EuroBonus and COVID-19 here
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Fast Track
SAS Fast Track at Copenhagen airport will be closed from 02 December 2020 onwards. We offer our passengers who have the opportunity to use SAS Fast Track access through CPH Express instead.
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Food and beverages
On all flights to/from and within Scandinavia from 50 min flight time, passengers in SAS Plus will be offered a complimentary breakfast box on flights until 9.00am. The rest of the day, a polar roll (only on EU flights over 80 min) or a limited café assortment, with one soft drink of choice from cart will be offered, available on flights from 50min. For passengers in SAS Go, a Breakfast box can be preordered on flights over 60 min and until 9.00 am. After breakfast, and on flights over 50 min, soft drinks and limited snack assortment is available for purchase throughout the day. Due to restrictions we are currently not able to offer food and beverages on flights within domestic Norway.
If you are traveling outside of Europe, there will be two food servings regardless of travel class, and no buffet serving in business class. Please note that the onboard offering of food and beverage will be temporarily limited and will be different than what you are used to when traveling with us. We apologize for this inconvenience.
You are allowed to bring light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages on board SAS flights. Examples of light snacks include a chocolate bar, a sandwich or similar. When eating the light snack, you may remove the required face mask, as long as it is put on again as soon as you are done. Meals such as salads or take-away food are not allowed to bring onboard.
We have implemented these measures to limit the contact associated with handling waste from consumption of food and beverages onboard.
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SAS Lounges
We have a limited number of Lounges open due to the Covid-19 situation. The Gold lounge at Stockholm, the Gold lounge at Copenhagen and the Domestic lounge at Oslo, are open and welcomes SAS Business, SAS Plus and Star Alliance Business passengers in addition to the eligible EuroBonus and STAR members.
The safety of our travelers and staff is always our highest priority. The lounge experience will be adapted to the current situation, offering limited food service with part pre-packaged items and part buffé, but with extended cleaning procedures and a strong focus on keeping safe distances and minimizing interactions. No alcoholic beverages will be served in the lounge, as is the case onboard SAS flights. We continue to monitor the situation closely and adapt the travel experience accordingly.
Due to new Covid-19 restrictions in Norway and Denmark you are now not allowed to eat or drink inside the Lounge. You are still warm welcome to use the lounge and we will instead offer you a small treat on your way to the gate
The SAS lounges are an important part of the customer experience and the EuroBonus community.
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Unaccompanied minor – children traveling alone
Due to the current situation SAS has decided to suspend our unaccompanied minor service until 30 September 2021 for all SAS International flights.
For SAS Intrascandinavian flights the service is suspended until 31MAY21.
Unaccompanied minor service on domestic flights in Scandinavia is permitted except for transfer flights.
Transfer permitted domestic Norway only from SAS to SAS. Note for domestic Norway: Embargo for transfer on the last flight of the day for unaccompanied minor service in transfer is not accepted on the day’s last flight for the specific destination. Exception: However, on those destinations (Norwegian Domestic) where we only operate once a day, it is accepted even though it is the last flight of the day.Effective 01JUN21:
- SAS will also accept Unaccompanied Minors on Intrascandinavian routes.
- SAS will accept UM on transfer flights within Domestic Scandinavia and on Intrascand, with a maximum transfer time up to 4 hours. Only allowed on transfer flights SK to SK. UM in Transfer is not accepted on the day’s last flight for the specific destination. Exception: However, on those destinations (Scandinavian Domestic and Intrascand) where we only operate once a day, it is accepted even though it is the last flight of the day.
- The Embargo for UM on all International SAS flights is prolonged until 30SEP21.
If you have purchased a ticket with unaccompanied minor service for travel during this period, you can reschedule the trip to a date after 30 September 2021 or apply for a SAS Travel Voucher. The voucher is of full value of the original ticket and can be used for future travel with SAS.
You also have the option to get a full refund. Contact SAS Customer Service and we’ll help you.
If your trip is booked via a travel agent, please contact your agent for assistance.
The suspension of the unaccompanied minor service is temporary since we cannot guarantee the safety of the child traveling.
Other information
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Stockholm Arlanda Terminal 4 temporarily closed
Stockholm Arlanda Terminal 4 is temporarily closed, all SAS domestic flights to/from Arlanda airport depart and arrive at Terminal 5.