Sweden will continue internal border controls for six months, keeping checks in place from November 12, 2026, through May 11, 2027, the government announced Thursday.

The Justice Ministry said the decision was based on its assessment that Sweden faces a serious threat to public order and internal security. It pointed primarily to security risks connected to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including hybrid threats and hostile actors operating within the Schengen area.

Sweden’s national crisis-information service described the action as an extension of controls that were due to expire November 11. The Swedish Police Authority will decide where and how the checks are conducted, and the government said the measures should remain limited to what is necessary.

The European Commission’s public list says Sweden’s notification covers internal land, air and sea borders, including the land connection with Denmark. Travelers entering Sweden may be asked to show valid identification and travel documents even when arriving from another country in the normally passport-free Schengen area.

Several other Schengen countries, including Denmark, Norway, Germany and France, also maintain temporary internal checks for security or public-order reasons. The Schengen rules permit such controls for limited periods when a government determines they are necessary.

For U.S. travelers, the policy does not change Sweden’s entry rules, but it can mean document checks and possible delays on routes that ordinarily operate without routine border inspection. Passengers should carry the passport or other travel document required for their trip and check current guidance before departure.

Correction — November 5: An earlier version displayed an incorrect Reuters link in the body. The article’s reporting was unchanged.

Sources: Swedish Ministry of Justice — Reintroduced control at internal borders: https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2026/11/aterinford-granskontroll-vid-inre-grans/ Reuters — Sweden reintroduces internal border control, citing security situation: https://www.reuters.com/world/sweden-reintroduces-internal-border-control-citing-security-situation-2026-11-05/ European Commission — Temporary reintroduction of border control: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/schengen-area/temporary-reintroduction-border-control_en