Sweden
Last reviewed: 2026-04
Travelling to Sweden with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are legal in Sweden. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, and vaping in Sweden as of 2026-04, with official sources where available.
Snus
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Lag om tobak och liknande produkter (2018:2088); EU Act of Accession 1995, Art. 151
Sweden is the only EU country exempt from the EU snus ban. Snus is fully legal to sell, buy, and import.
Nicotine Pouches
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: Lag om tobaksfria nikotinprodukter (2022)
Regulated under the Nicotine Act (in force 1 Aug 2022). Legal to sell, buy, and import.
Cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: EU Tobacco Products Directive 2014/40/EU
Cigarettes legal 18+. EU TPD packaging rules. Sweden has strict tobacco control including display bans.
Vape / E-cigarettes
LegalMinimum age: 18+
Legal basis: EU Tobacco Products Directive 2014/40/EU Art. 20
E-cigarettes regulated under EU TPD Article 20. Legal for adults 18+. Nicotine concentration capped at 20 mg/ml, tank volume at 2 ml. Standardised health warnings required.
Personal Import
Sources
- GOVFolkhälsomyndigheten — TobakAccessed 2026-04
- EUEUR-Lex — EU TPD 2014/40/EU Art. 17Accessed 2026-04
- GOVFolkhälsomyndigheten — NikotinprodukterAccessed 2026-04
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and regulations regarding snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes and vaping change frequently. Always verify the current legal status with official government sources before travelling. NicotineAtlas assumes no liability for actions taken based on information presented here.