Sweden customs
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Get import & export customs regulations, restricted items and food restrictions before travelling to Sweden. Items allowed to import is Medicines for personal use. Some of restricted items are Weapons, firearms and ammunition require import permission from theSwedish Police.
Import Regulations
Free to import items into Sweden
Tobacco
- 200 cigarettes;
- 100 cigarillos;
- 50 cigars;
- 250g of smoking tobacco; or
- A proportional combination of these goods (such as 100 cigarettes and 50 cigarillos).
Alcohol
- There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
- Funds of more than ?10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Currency
- There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
- Funds of more than ?10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other items
- Medicines for personal use. For further information, please visit the Swedish Customs ServiceMedicines.
- Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to 4300SEK when travelling by air or sea.
- Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to 3000SEK when travelling by land.
Prohibited items into Sweden
No rules presentRestricted items into Sweden
- Weapons, firearms and ammunition require import permission from theSwedish Police.
- Cats, dogs, and ferrets are subject to a mandatory health inspection at the first point of entry on EU territory. They must also have a microchip or tattoo, and have been properly vaccinated against rabies. A Common Veterinary Entry Document certifying the healthy inspection must be provided with the customs declaration. Pets travelling within the EU must have a valid pet passport. For further information, please visit theSwedish Board of Agriculture.
- Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits. For further information, please visit theSwedish Board of Agriculture.
- Narcotic drugs and performance enhancing substances may require permission from theMedical Products Agency.
- Travellers wishing to bring meat, milk and similar products into Sweden from non-EU countries should obtain a health certificate. Exceptions are generally made for powdered infant formula, baby food, and special foods required for medical reasons. For further information, please visit theNational Food Agency and theSwedish Board of Agriculture.
Sweden travel details
Export Regulations
Free to export items from Sweden
No rules presentProhibited items from Sweden
No rules presentRestricted items from Sweden
- There are no restrictions on the export of currency if leaving for another EU country. Funds of more than ?10,000 must be declared when leaving the EU.
- Endangered species and products protected under CITES require a permit for export.
- Items of historic or cultural interest require export permission from the Swedish National Heritage Board.
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