First batch of Swedish prisoners arrives in Estonia under bilateral transfer agreement

Estonia’s Prison Service announced on Tuesday the arrival of the first four Swedish prisoners who will serve their sentences on Estonian soil.

Estonia and Sweden reached an agreement in 2025 allowing for the transfer of up to 600 Swedish prisoners to Tartu Prison.

Up to 100 inmates are expected to arrive in stages by the end of September, with the number rising to 200 by the end of the year, while Sweden will cover the costs of housing the prisoners.