Sweden to Reintroduce Border Checks with Denmark from November 2026

Travelers heading from Denmark to Sweden will soon face passport and identity checks. The Swedish government is bringing back temporary internal border controls starting November 12, 2026. These checks will remain in place for six months until May 11, 2027. The controls will target key transport hubs, including border crossings with Denmark.

Swedish police will decide where and how to conduct the border checks. Officials cited serious threats to public order and national security for the decision. The government noted that Russia's invasion of Ukraine created a worse security environment. This situation allows hostile actors to move inside the Schengen area.

The checks follow European Union rules for temporary border controls inside Schengen. Other countries like Denmark, Germany, France, and Norway have also introduced similar checks. According to TV360 Nigeria, the measures aim to help police spot security risks.