Entry, passports and customs
Visa rules, the Schengen 90/180 count, the documents to carry and the limits for alcohol, tobacco, cash and food at the Swedish border. For short trips and longer stays.
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Do Swedes need a visa for the UK?
Swedish citizens do not need a visa for a visit to the UK, but they must get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before they travel.
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Can you take snus abroad?
Whether you can take snus abroad depends on the country you enter, since the EU bans its sale everywhere except Sweden.
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Can you take snus to the USA?
Snus is not a simple carry-on item for the USA, because the FDA says tobacco products brought in for personal use are not exempt from US import requirements.
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Is snus allowed in France?
France has banned tobacco-free white snus (nicotine pouches) since 1 April 2026, including importing, carrying and using it, while the ban does not cover brown snus with tobacco.
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How does tax free shopping on the Eckerö Linjen ferry work?
Eckerö Linjen sells tax free goods on board, and Swedish Customs applies the rules for travel from outside the EU to goods you bring back from Åland.
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How much alcohol can you bring into Sweden from Germany or other EU countries?
From Germany or another EU country Swedish Customs uses guideline amounts of 10 litres of spirits, 20 litres of fortified wine, 90 litres of wine and 110 litres of beer.
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Can you bring prescription medicines into Sweden?
You can bring prescription medicines into Sweden if you can show they are yours, for example with a prescription, a pharmacy label or a doctor's certificate.
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Can you bring food, meat and dairy into Sweden?
From other EU countries you may bring any type of food for personal use, but meat and dairy products from outside the EU are generally not allowed.
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How much alcohol and tobacco can you bring into Sweden from outside the EU?
From outside the EU you can bring 1 litre of spirits or 2 litres of fortified wine, 4 litres of wine, 16 litres of beer and 200 cigarettes duty free.
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How do I renew a Swedish passport from abroad?
Swedish citizens living abroad can apply for a passport at some Swedish embassies, and most embassies can also hand over a passport applied for elsewhere.
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How much does a Swedish passport cost?
A Swedish passport costs SEK 500 and a national ID card costs SEK 400, according to the Swedish Police.
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Can I work in Sweden with a British passport?
British citizens in most cases need a work permit to work in Sweden, because since Brexit they are treated like other citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA.
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How much does a Sweden visa cost?
A Schengen visa for Sweden costs EUR 90 for applicants aged 12 or older and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 11.
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How does the border between Norway and Sweden work?
Norway and Sweden are both in the Schengen area, so the border has no permanent passport control, but customs rules apply because Norway is not an EU member.
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What is the EES (Entry/Exit System) and how does it affect travel to Sweden?
The Entry/Exit System (EES) registers non-EU travellers on short stays at the Schengen border, and it started in Sweden on 12 October 2025.
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Can EU citizens enter Sweden with just an ID card?
Yes, EU citizens can enter Sweden with either a valid passport or a national ID card.