Is Cannabis / THC legal in Sweden?

Legal status

Zero-tolerance under the Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act 1968:64 — possession AND consumption criminal; minor offence = day-fines (no prison) + record; no soft/hard distinction; medical Sativex-only

Consequences if caught

Sweden enforces zero-tolerance: under the Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (1968:64), consumption itself is criminal (since 1988) and possession of any amount is criminal, with NO soft/hard distinction. A minor offence (ringa narkotikabrott) — personal use or a small amount — carries income-based day-fines (dagsböter) and NO prison (per the Supreme Court) but leaves a criminal record; a normal offence (narkotikabrott) up to 3 years; a serious offence (grovt) 2–7 years, aggravated up to 10. Police may compel blood/urine tests on suspicion of use; smuggling falls under the Smuggling Act (2000:1225), up to 10 years aggravated. [proposed] A 2023 government proposal would raise some penalties and criminalize attempt and conspiracy. Medical use is limited to Sativex (nabiximols) for MS spasticity; there is no medical flower and no recreational use.

If prescribed or medical

Medical use is limited to Sativex (nabiximols) for MS spasticity; no medical flower.

Documentation

Sweden enforces ZERO-TOLERANCE: consumption itself has been criminal since 1988 and possession of any amount is criminal, with NO soft/hard distinction. A minor offence (ringa narkotikabrott) — personal use or a small amount — carries income-based day-fines (dagsböter) and NO prison (per the Supreme Court), but it leaves a criminal record; a normal offence up to 3 years and a serious offence 2–7 years (aggravated up to 10). Police may compel blood or urine tests on suspicion of use. Smuggling falls under the Smuggling Act (2000:1225), up to 10 years aggravated. Medical use is limited to Sativex (nabiximols) for MS spasticity — no medical flower, no recreational. [proposed] A 2023 government proposal would raise some penalties and criminalize attempt and conspiracy. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Sweden’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.