Country Guide

Sweden customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Sweden. See what you can bring before you fly.

Alcohol allowance

This is one real customs example for travelers entering Sweden.

Category Alcohol
Non-EU arrivals Adult travelers (20+)
Beer 16 liters
Duty-free limit
Age 20+.

More Sweden customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits (over 22% alcohol) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Cash (SEK or equivalent) Declaration from ••• SEK
Declaration required
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Sweden and 59 other countries.

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Know before you go

Surprising restriction for Sweden

Prohibited. Import, possession, or receipt of drugs is strictly forbidden in Sweden. Severe criminal penalties including imprisonment. Zero tolerance.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Sweden before you travel.

About Sweden customs

Sweden's customs rules are administered by Tullverket / Swedish Customs. For travelers arriving from outside the European Union, standard EU traveler import allowances often apply, while intra-EU travel is generally assessed on a personal-use basis rather than fixed duty-free limits.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Sweden before travel.

Sweden customs — frequently asked questions

How much beer can I bring into Sweden?
16 liters is the real traveler example shown on this page for Sweden. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Sweden?
Sweden has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Sweden.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Sweden?
EUR 10,000 or more (or equivalent in any currency) must be declared when crossing the EU external border. Within the EU: no mandatory declaration, but customs may request information. Includes banknotes, coins, and bearer instruments. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Sweden limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Sweden and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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