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Questions and answers about buying tobacco when travelling abroad

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about what rules apply when you buy tobacco abroad and bring it into Sweden.

You may take oral snuff from Sweden into another EU country provided it is for your private use or a gift to someone for their private use. Remember that certain countries may have their own rules about the importation of oral snuff. Thus, if you are uncertain, contact the country’s embassy or get in touch with customs on your arrival.

As Estonia is part of the EU, there is, provided that the cigarettes are for you or your family, no restriction on the amount.

Yes, in your personal luggage, you may, on each trip, bring in 100 cigarettes or 20 cigars or 20 cigarillos or 100 grams of smoking tobacco. If you want to bring in the entire charge-free quantity, you must either: have an at least 15-day break in your duties (for a holiday or some other type of leave); or, if you are resident in Sweden, have been abroad for at least 15 days; or, have terminated your employment with the airline.

You can bring in tobacco that is for your private use.