Sweden
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Sweden permits prescription medicines for personal use but enforces a strict, zero-tolerance narcotics policy through the Medical Products Agency. Cannabis and any THC-containing product are illegal. As a Schengen country, controlled medicines require a Schengen certificate.
Traveler warnings
Zero tolerance — cannabis and any THC product (including some CBD) are illegal. Carry a Schengen certificate for controlled medicines.
Legal status by substance category
11 categories documented for Sweden.
ADHD Stimulants (Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse)
Stimulants (ADHD Medications)
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Allowed in Sweden with a valid prescription. Carry documentation, keep medicines in original labelled packaging, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
Penalty: Drug possession and use are criminal offences; penalties range from fines to imprisonment. Trafficking carries lengthy prison terms.
Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Klonopin)
Benzodiazepines / Anxiolytics
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Allowed in Sweden with a valid prescription. Carry documentation, keep medicines in original labelled packaging, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
Penalty: Drug possession and use are criminal offences; penalties range from fines to imprisonment. Trafficking carries lengthy prison terms.
CBD Products
CBD Products
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Restricted in Sweden. Keep within personal-use limits, carry full documentation, and verify current rules with the official authority before travel. CBD containing any THC is treated as a narcotic; only THC-free products may be permitted — verify before travel.
Penalty: Drug possession and use are criminal offences; penalties range from fines to imprisonment. Trafficking carries lengthy prison terms.
Cannabis / Marijuana
Cannabis / Marijuana
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Illegal in Sweden. Do not carry — possession can lead to arrest and prosecution. Cannabis and any THC-containing product are illegal under Sweden's zero-tolerance narcotics policy.
Penalty: Drug possession and use are criminal offences; penalties range from fines to imprisonment. Trafficking carries lengthy prison terms.
General Prescription Medications
General Prescription Medications
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Allowed in Sweden with a valid prescription. Carry documentation, keep medicines in original labelled packaging, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
Penalty: Drug possession and use are criminal offences; penalties range from fines to imprisonment. Trafficking carries lengthy prison terms.
Kratom
Kratom
Limit: Not permitted.
Illegal in Sweden. Do not carry — possession can lead to arrest and prosecution.
Penalty: Possession can lead to arrest, fines, and imprisonment.
Opioids / Pain Medications (codeine, tramadol, oxycodone)
Opioids / Pain Medications
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Allowed in Sweden with a valid prescription. Carry documentation, keep medicines in original labelled packaging, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
Penalty: Drug possession and use are criminal offences; penalties range from fines to imprisonment. Trafficking carries lengthy prison terms.
Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms
Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms
Limit: Not permitted.
Illegal in Sweden. Do not carry — possession can lead to arrest and prosecution.
Penalty: Possession can lead to arrest, fines, and imprisonment.
Psychiatric Medications (antidepressants, antipsychotics)
Psychiatric Medications
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Allowed in Sweden with a valid prescription. Carry documentation, keep medicines in original labelled packaging, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
Penalty: Drug possession and use are criminal offences; penalties range from fines to imprisonment. Trafficking carries lengthy prison terms.
THC Vapes / Concentrates
THC Vapes / Concentrates
Limit: Not permitted.
Illegal in Sweden. Do not carry — possession can lead to arrest and prosecution.
Penalty: Possession can lead to arrest, fines, and imprisonment.
Testosterone / Hormone Therapy
Testosterone / Hormone Therapy
Limit: Personal medical supply only (typically up to a 30–90 day course); larger amounts may require an import permit.
Allowed in Sweden with a valid prescription. Carry documentation, keep medicines in original labelled packaging, and declare controlled medicines at customs.
Penalty: Drug possession and use are criminal offences; penalties range from fines to imprisonment. Trafficking carries lengthy prison terms.
Prescription policy
Carry prescription medicines in original packaging with your prescription. For controlled medicines, obtain a Schengen certificate for stays up to 30 days (or up to 5 days' documentation for shorter movements).
Controlled substances
Sweden's Narcotics Control Act classifies drugs strictly with a zero-tolerance approach. Any THC-containing product is illegal. Opioids, stimulants and benzodiazepines require a prescription.
Customs & border guidance
Declare controlled medicines and carry the Schengen certificate and prescription. Do not carry cannabis or any THC product — even trace amounts are treated seriously.
Penalties
Drug possession and use are criminal offences; penalties range from fines to imprisonment. Trafficking carries lengthy prison terms.
Live Alerts
Sweden: Zero tolerance — cannabis and any THC product are illegal
High RiskSweden enforces a strict zero-tolerance narcotics policy. Cannabis and any THC-containing product are illegal, and even CBD containing trace THC can be treated as a narcotic. Do not carry cannabis, THC or non-THC-free CBD. Carry a Schengen certificate for controlled medicines.
Documentation required
Schengen certificate for controlled medicines, original prescription, doctor's letter, medicines in original packaging.
For informational purposes only. This profile is not legal or medical advice. Laws change frequently; always verify with the official government, embassy, customs, or health authority before you travel.