Prescriptions and import of medicines
Before travelling to Sweden, make sure to check whether any medication you use is allowed for import and whether you can obtain a prescription from your home country. Rules differ depending on whether you come from an EU/EEA country or a country outside the EEA.
Prescriptions from abroad
EU/EEA Prescriptions Prescriptions issued in EU/EEA countries are valid in Sweden. To use your prescription here, ask your doctor to issue a cross‑border prescription that includes all required information for Swedish pharmacies.
Non‑EEA Prescriptions Prescriptions issued outside the EEA are not valid in Sweden. Swedish pharmacies are not permitted to dispense medication based on these prescriptions.
Bringing medicines for personal use
You may bring medicine into Sweden for medical purposes and for your personal use. You must be able to prove this with either a prescription, a pharmacy dispensing label, or a doctor’s certificate.
There are limits to how much non‑narcotic medicine you can bring:
- From EU/EEA countries: Up to one year’s supply
- From outside the EEA: Up to three months’ supply
If you need to bring more due to a longer stay, you may apply for an exemption.
You may bring medicines classified as narcotics or doping agents only if:
- They are for medical purposes, and
- They are for your personal use
You must be able to prove this with a Schengen Certificate (a medical certificate).
Last updated: 2026-03-05