CUSTOMS

IMPORT REGULATIONS

Free to Import

When travelling within EU

There are no limits on the amount of alcohol and tobacco a traveller can bring in within the EU. The goods must be for personal use or as a gift and they must have had duty and tax paid in the EU country where they were acquired. Customs officials may require proof of intent if more than all the following is imported.

Tobacco (restricted to travellers 18 years and over)

• 800 cigarettes;
• 400 cigarillos (max 3g each);
• 200 cigars;
• 1kg smoking tobacco.

Alcohol (restricted to travellers 20 years and over)

• 10 litres of spirits over 22%;
• 20 litres of alcoholic beverages, other than either wine or beer, less than 22% volume;
• 90 litres of wine (with a maximum 60 litres of sparkling wine);
• 110 litres of beer.

When travelling from outside the EU

If entering the EU from outside, passengers may bring with them duty-free goods for personal use within the limits set out below. The same applies if coming from the Canary Islands, the Channel Islands, Gibraltar or other territories where EU rules on VAT do not apply.

Tobacco (restricted to travellers 18 years and over)

One of the following:

• 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 (restricted to travellers 20 years and over)

One of the following:

• 1 litre exceeding 22% alcohol volume; or
• 2 litres up to 22% alcohol volume.

In addition, both of the following:

• 4 litres of still wine; and
• 16 litres of beer.

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 Goods free from duty

• Medicines for personal use. For further information, please visit the Swedish Customs Service Medicines.
• 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.

Restricted

These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to arrival.

• Weapons, firearms and ammunition require import permission from the Swedish 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 the Swedish 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 the Swedish Board of Agriculture.
• Narcotic drugs and performance enhancing substances may require permission from the Medical 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 the National Food Agency and the Swedish Board of Agriculture.

EXPORT REGULATIONS

Free to Export

• No restriction on the quantity and value of exported items when leaving for a country outside the EU.

Restricted

These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to departure.

• 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.

For further information, please visit the Swedish Customs Service, and the European Commission Taxation and Customs Union.