# Sweden extends border control for a further six months

- Source: Nordic Defence Sector (https://nordicdefencesector.com)
- Canonical URL: https://nordicdefencesector.com/en/article/sweden-extends-border-control-for-another-six-months
- Published: 2026-11-05
- Type: News brief · Country: sweden
- Language: en — machine translation from sv; the sv version is authoritative: https://nordicdefencesector.com/sv/article/sweden-extends-border-control-for-another-six-months.md
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- Primary source: https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2026/11/aterinford-granskontroll-vid-inre-grans/
- Tags: sweden, schengen area, border control, russia, ukraine, hybrid threats, eu, nato, france, germany, norway, denmark

> The Government is reintroducing border control at Sweden's internal border from 12 November 2026 to 11 May 2027 due to the security situation.

[The Swedish government has decided](https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2026/11/aterinford-granskontroll-vid-inre-grans/) to reintroduce border controls at Sweden's internal border for six months, from 12 November 2026 to 11 May 2027. The decision is based on the assessment that there is a serious threat to public order and internal security.

The government refers to the security situation resulting from Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which has given rise to hybrid threats and hostile actors moving within the Schengen area. The decision is made in accordance with the European Union's (EU) joint legislation. France, Germany, Norway and Denmark have also introduced corresponding internal border controls. The Swedish Police Authority continues to determine where and how the controls are carried out.

## FAQ

**When does Sweden's extended border control at the internal border apply?**

The border control applies for six months, from 12 November 2026 to 11 May 2027. The Government has made the decision in accordance with the EU's common legislation. The Swedish Police Authority continues to determine where and how the controls are carried out in practice. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**Why has the Government decided to reinstate the border control?**

The Government assesses that there is a serious threat to public order and internal security. Reference is made to the security situation resulting from Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which has given rise to hybrid threats and hostile actors operating within the Schengen area. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**Which other countries have introduced corresponding internal border controls?**

According to the article, France, Germany, Norway and Denmark have also introduced corresponding internal border controls. These decisions are made within the framework of the EU's common legislation, as is Sweden's extension of border control at the internal border. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

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