Update of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 6(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code)
Date: 2026-06-19
Institutions: Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Subjects: EU visa policy, Norway, Schengen Agreement, Sweden, border control, external border of the EU, foreign national, residence permit








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C/2026/3355


19.6.2026






Update of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 6(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (1)

(C/2026/3355)

The publication of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 6(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (2), is based on the information notified by the Member States to the Commission in accordance with Article 39 of the Schengen Borders Code.
In addition to the publication in the Official Journal, a regular update is available on the website of the Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs.

REFERENCE AMOUNTS REQUIRED FOR THE CROSSING OF THE EXTERNAL BORDER FIXED BY NATIONAL AUTHORITIES

NORWAY

Replacement of the information published in 
OJ C 203, 9.7.2011, p. 16


According to Section 17(f) in the Norwegian Immigration Act, any foreign national who cannot show evidence of having or being ensured sufficient means for his or her stay in the realm or in another Schengen country and for the return journey, may be rejected entry at the border.
The amounts deemed necessary are fixed individually and decisions are taken on a case-by case basis. Account is taken of the length of stay, whether the foreign national will be staying with family or friends, whether he or she has a ticket for the return journey and whether a guarantee has been given for the stay.
Foreigners who present reservations for hotels, apartments or other accommodations, should have enough money to pay for their planned accommodation and activities.
NOK 300 per day is deemed to be an adequate minimum for visitors who are staying with family or friends, or in pre-paid accommodation.
NOK 1 300 per day for foreigners who do not present planned accommodation for the duration of their stay. If more than one person is traveling, the amount should be at least NOK 1 000 per person per day.
SWEDEN

Replacement of the information published in 
OJ C 11, 13.1.2012, p. 13


As of 15 April 2026, the reference amount for crossing the border is set by Swedish legislation at an amount of 700 SEK per day.

List of previous publications


OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 19.

OJ C 77, 5.4.2007, p. 11.

OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 22.

OJ C 164, 18.7.2007, p. 45.

OJ C 182, 4.8.2007, p. 18.

OJ C 57, 1.3.2008, p. 38.

OJ C 134, 31.5.2008, p. 19.

OJ C 331, 31.12.2008, p. 13.

OJ C 33, 10.2.2009, p. 1.

OJ C 36, 13.2.2009, p. 100.

OJ C 37, 14.2.2009, p. 8.


OJ C 98, 29.4.2009, p. 11.


OJ C 35, 12.2.2010, p. 7.


OJ C 304, 10.11.2010, p. 5.

OJ C 24, 26.1.2011, p. 6.

OJ C 157, 27.5.2011, p. 8.

OJ C 203, 9.7.2011, p. 16.

OJ C 11, 13.1.2012, p. 13.

OJ C 72, 10.3.2012, p. 44.

OJ C 199, 7.7.2012, p. 8.

OJ C 298, 4.10.2012, p. 3.

OJ C 56, 26.2.2013, p. 13.

OJ C 98, 5.4.2013, p. 3.

OJ C 269, 18.9.2013, p. 2.

OJ C 57, 28.2.2014, p. 2.

OJ C 152, 20.5.2014, p. 25.

OJ C 224, 15.7.2014, p. 31.

OJ C 434, 4.12.2014, p. 3.

OJ C 447, 13.12.2014, p. 32.

OJ C 38, 4.2.2015, p. 20.

OJ C 96, 11.3.2016, p. 7.

OJ C 146, 26.4.2016, p. 12.

OJ C 248, 8.7.2016, p. 12.

OJ C 111, 8.4.2017, p. 11.

OJ C 21, 20.1.2018, p. 3.

OJ C 93, 12.3.2018, p. 4.

OJ C 153, 2.5.2018, p. 8.

OJ C 186, 31.5.2018, p. 10.

OJ C 264, 26.7.2018, p. 6.

OJ C 366, 10.10.2018, p. 12.

OJ C 459, 20.12.2018, p. 38.

OJ C 140, 16.4.2019, p. 7.

OJ C 178, 28.5.2020, p. 3.

OJ C 102, 24.3.2021, p. 8.

OJ C 486, 3.12.2021, p. 26.

OJ C 139, 29.3.2022, p. 3.

OJ C 143, 31.3.2022, p. 6.

OJ C 258, 5.7.2022, p. 13.

OJ C 281, 22.7.2022, p. 4.

OJ C 107, 23.3.2023, p. 63.

OJ C, C/2023/266, 19.10.2023.

OJ C, C/2023/793, 9.11.2023.

OJ C, C/2024/1120, 24.1.2024.

OJ C, C/2024/1951, 4.3.2024.

OJ C, C/2024/2879, 24.4.2024.

OJ C, C/2024/5181, 22.8.2024.

OJ C, C/2025/1852, 24.3.2025.

OJ C, C/2025/3952, 14.7.2025.

OJ C, C/2025/4352, 31.7.2025.

OJ C, C/2026/2444, 27.4.2026.


(1)  See the list of previous publications at the end of this update.

(2)  
            
OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1.


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