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Thinking of traveling abroad during the fall break? Then there are several things to keep in mind. The risk of self-isolation, cost overruns and difficulties in getting home are factors to take into account.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has removed the travel notice for 29 countries. But when entering several of the countries, Swedish travelers must still submit a negative corona test or sit in self-isolation. Stock Photography.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has removed its deterrent for unnecessary travel to 29 countries. But that does not necessarily mean that it is free to travel.
Several EU countries have started using a system similar to a traffic light that divides countries into red and green categories. Travelers from countries with a relatively high spread of the infection fall into the red category and are subject to particularly severe restrictions, such as quarantine requirements on entry or a recent negative coronary test.
An example is the Finnish system. The neighboring country assesses the contagion situation so the number of positive corona cases must be less than 25 contagion cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
Thus, Finland was able to open up to Swedish tourists on September 19, when the fall of the crown in Sweden signaled a downward trend. But just over a week later, it became clear that the spread of the infection had increased and Sweden was once again placed on the red list. Similar systems exist in several countries, which can make planning a trip difficult.
Should a book a trip to a country that imposes restrictions such as pre-departure quarantine requirements generally does not apply to cancellation protection in home insurance.
– If you book a trip in these times with the prevailing situation, you should be aware that these types of restrictions and regulations can occur, says Gabriella Hallberg, lawyer with a focus on travel insurance at the Consumers’ Insurance Bureau.
If you are forced to isolate yourself in one country, the insurance does not cover the additional costs as a result of the quarantine. It is also not certain that the insurance company will reimburse a trip that must be canceled due to symptoms of covid-19.
– You may think that it is obvious that you can cancel your trip if you get covid-19. But a medical certificate is required and you must have acute symptoms to receive compensation.
What it costs Insurance coverage varies by insurance company, Hallberg emphasizes. To be safe, you should contact your insurance company and find out what applies.
For tourists who get stuck in a country due to quarantine or closed borders, there is no help that the Swedish authorities can get.
“Neither the Ministry of Foreign Affairs nor the Swedish foreign authorities will be able to assist with transport to Sweden for those who may have difficulties returning home as a result of the current situation,” writes the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in an email electronic to TT.
When it comes to traveling to countries outside of Europe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs still considers that it cannot be done safely. Therefore, a global travel advice still prevails. If you travel to a country against the advice of the Chancellery, in most cases the insurance does not apply either.
In several countries where there are no travel barriers, random checks are also carried out where newly arrived passengers are tested for covid-19, with quarantine as a consequence in the event of a positive result.
Furthermore, one must Please note the restrictions that apply in the country you are traveling to. Oral protection is often a requirement outside of Sweden, and the authorities threaten heavy fines for those who do not comply with the restrictions. Sometimes different restrictions also apply depending on the region you are traveling to in the country.
The Swedish Public Health Agency does not have special guidelines for those traveling abroad. But as an individual, you have a responsibility to avoid getting infected and infecting others, says Maria Rotzén Östlund, an infection control physician in the Stockholm region.
– There is a risk that you may get sick before booking the trip or that you get sick at the destination. So you need to be able to get home safely without risking infecting someone else, and it can be very difficult if you are on a charter trip and have a return trip booked, he says and continues:
– You have to ask yourself the question: how do I think then? It is your personal responsibility not to expose anyone else to infection.
Maintaining a social distance is important to avoid being exposed to infections, but it can be difficult when traveling, he says.
– It is very difficult to travel without meeting new people, says Maria Rotzén Östlund.
Is there anything to keep in mind when returning home from a trip abroad?
– It is still important that at the slightest symptom you stay home.
