Buying goods when travelling outside the EU

Before travelling to Sweden, we recommend that you check which import regulations apply.

An import license is required for some goods, such as foodstuffs and textiles. Other examples of goods requiring authorisation are arms, syringes, needles, endangered animals and plants, wine and liquor.

When entering Sweden from a country outside the EU, you may bring goods with a total value of 4,300 SEK without paying duty and tax if you are arriving on a commercial flight or ferry. If you are arriving by other means of travel, the corresponding total amount is 3,000 SEK.

Travellers wishing to import in amounts above those indicated above must present the goods to Swedish Customs and pay duty and tax. To complete an import declaration, use the Single Administrative Document, SAD (Enhetsdokument) found below.

Travellers buying goods in a country outside the EU and sending them home to Sweden will be charged based on the total value including shipping and insurance.

More information
Import charges
Alcohol from a country outside the EU
Tobacco from a country outside the EU

Forms
Single administrative document, SAD external link, opens in new window
SAD guidelines