Legal status in Sweden

Per-substance legal status for Sweden, from sourced statutes where available. Legal information, not legal advice; drug laws change, so confirm with the destination’s embassy or drug authority before you travel.

58 confirmed substances27 not individually verifiedLast updated July 14, 2026

Confirmed legal status

2-FDCK

Legal status: Scheduled narcotic (narkotika) — 2-FDCK (2-fluorodeskloroketamin) was classified as narkotika by Läkemedelsverket through an amendment to its narcotics-lists regulation (LVFS 2011:10), effective 3 December 2024, implementing the CND scheduling decision. Mechanism: named listing.
Consequences if caught: Handling 2-FDCK is punishable under the Narcotic Drugs Punishment Act (narkotikastrafflagen) — from fines or short terms for minor possession up to multi-year imprisonment for supply and trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: No medical or prescription use; 2-FDCK is listed among substances with no accepted medical application.
Documentation: Possession, purchase and import became offences from 3 December 2024; the change tracks the substance's placement in Schedule II of the 1971 Convention.

lakemedelsverket.se · Updated July 14, 2026

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25I-NBOMe

Legal status: 25I-NBOMe is classified as narkotika in Sweden, subjected to EU-wide control by Council Implementing Decision 2014/688/EU (25 September 2014) and listed in Schedule I of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances in March 2015.
Consequences if caught: Possession, use and supply are criminal offences under the narcotics laws; even personal use is punishable, and supply/trafficking carry imprisonment.
If prescribed / medical: No accepted medical use; not available on prescription.
Documentation: Council Implementing Decision 2014/688/EU (25 Sept 2014); Swedish narcotics classification (narkotika).

eur-lex.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

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2C-I

Legal status: 2C-I is a controlled narcotic in Sweden; Sweden was obliged to control 4-iodo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine after it was named for EU-wide control by Council Decision 2003/847/JHA (27 Nov 2003).
Consequences if caught: Possession and personal use are criminal offences (fines to imprisonment); supply and trafficking carry escalating prison terms under the Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act.
If prescribed / medical: No authorised medical or prescription use.
Documentation: Swedish narcotics classification implementing Council Decision 2003/847/JHA of 27 November 2003.

eur-lex.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

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3-MMC

Legal status: 3-MMC (3-methylmethcathinone) is controlled — Sweden was the first EU country to encounter 3-MMC (2012) and classified it early as narkotika / hälsofarlig vara, placing it among the 22 EU Member States with pre-existing national measures; the EU Delegated Directive 2022/1326 obligation is transposed.
Consequences if caught: Narcotics offences: trafficking carries imprisonment; possession/use is a criminal offence. Non-death-penalty jurisdiction.
If prescribed / medical: No recognised medical use and no lawful prescription route.
Documentation: No lawful personal-import route for a substance classed as narkotika.

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6-APB

Legal status: 6-APB is controlled in Sweden — first designated a haelsofarlig vara (hazardous good, lag 1999:42) and subsequently classified as narkotika (narcotic); exact narcotic-listing date left to confirmation.
Consequences if caught: Narcotics offence (narkotikastrafflagen): possession or use fines or up to 3 years; serious trafficking up to 7-10 years. No death penalty.
If prescribed / medical: No recognised medical use; no lawful prescription route.
Documentation: No lawful personal-import route for a controlled narcotic.

lakemedelsverket.se · Updated July 14, 2026

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7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)

Legal status: 7-Hydroxymitragynine, a kratom alkaloid, is controlled together with the plant as a constituent of the banned Mitragyna speciosa (Lakemedelsverket 2011 narcotic classification of mitragynine and kratom); 7-OH is not separately named — its individual listing is left to confirmation, but it shares the plant's controlled status.
Consequences if caught: Handling a narcotic draws up to 3 years (up to 7 for a serious offence); a minor offence draws a fine or up to 6 months.
If prescribed / medical: No lawful medical route — kratom and its alkaloids are not used in Swedish healthcare.
Documentation: No lawful personal-import route for a controlled narcotic not in medical use.

lakemedelsverket.se · Updated July 13, 2026

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Adderall

Legal status: Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts) has no separate legal identity — it is regulated AS amphetamine: narkotika, förteckning II under the Narcotic Drugs Punishment Act (1968:64) + LVFS 2011:10.
Consequences if caught: Narkotikabrott: possession/use up to 3 years (minor: fine or up to 6 months); serious up to 7 years.
If prescribed / medical: Available on prescription; carry a Schengen Art. 75 certificate for personal supply.
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.

Narkotikastrafflagen (1968:64) · LVFS 2011:10, förteckning II · lakemedelsverket.se · Updated July 13, 2026

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Alcohol

Legal status: Legal but state-monopolised — spirits, wine and strong beer (ethanol) are sold only through the Systembolaget retail monopoly to buyers aged 20+; on-premise service from 18. Not a controlled drug.
Consequences if caught: No penalty for adult consumption; illegal private/unlicensed sale (langning) is a criminal offence.
If prescribed / medical: n/a — a beverage, not a medicine.
Documentation: Off-sales of stronger alcohol only at Systembolaget stores on proof of age (20+); light beer available in supermarkets. No traveller permit within EU allowances.

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Amphetamine

Legal status: Narkotika, förteckning II under the Narcotic Drugs Punishment Act (1968:64) + LVFS 2011:10.
Consequences if caught: Narkotikabrott: possession/use up to 3 years (minor: fine or up to 6 months); serious up to 7 years.
If prescribed / medical: Available on prescription; carry a Schengen Art. 75 certificate for personal supply.
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.

Narkotikastrafflagen (1968:64) · LVFS 2011:10, förteckning II · lakemedelsverket.se · Updated July 13, 2026

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Barbiturates

Legal status: Barbiturates are narcotic drugs scheduled by compound under the Narcotics Control Act (1968:64) and LVFS 2011:10 — the medicinal barbiturates in förteckning IV/V transposing the 1971 Convention — and are prescription-only.
Consequences if caught: A minor (ringa) offence draws a fine or up to 6 months; an ordinary offence up to 3 years.
If prescribed / medical: Phenobarbital is prescribed as an antiepileptic (a WHO Essential Medicine); the sedative-hypnotic barbiturates are rarely used.
Documentation: Import with proof of medical need and a Schengen certificate; up to 1 year's supply from the EEA, 3 months from outside.

lakemedelsverket.se · Updated July 14, 2026

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Buprenorphine

Legal status: Buprenorphine is a narcotic drug under the Narcotics Control Act (1968:64) in a lighter tier than methadone; buprenorphine/naloxone is used within the LARO maintenance programme.
Consequences if caught: A minor (ringa) offence draws a fine or up to 6 months; an ordinary offence up to 3 years.
If prescribed / medical: Prescribed for opioid substitution within specialist-led LARO programmes, with structured take-home progression.
Documentation: Import with proof of medical need and a Schengen certificate (Läkemedelsverket).

lakemedelsverket.se · Updated July 13, 2026

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Caffeine

Legal status: Caffeine is legal everywhere as an ordinary food and beverage ingredient; the notable status in Sweden is the EU-wide mandatory high-caffeine warning label. Under Annex III of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, directly applicable in Sweden, drinks containing more than 150 mg of caffeine per litre (other than coffee- or tea-based drinks) must bear “High caffeine content. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breast-feeding women” with the caffeine quantity in mg per 100 ml.
Consequences if caught: No penalty attaches to ordinary caffeinated foods, drinks or coffee; obligations fall on food businesses, with Livsmedelsverket food-control enforcement of the mandatory high-caffeine labelling rather than any consumer offence.
If prescribed / medical: n/a — a food ingredient
Documentation: Ordinary caffeinated products need no documentation; drinks above 150 mg/L must carry the prescribed “High caffeine content” statement and quantified caffeine declaration.

eur-lex.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

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Cannabis / THC

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 / 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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated June 26, 2026

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Cathinone

Legal status: Controlled — cathinone (khat's natural principal alkaloid) is a 1971 Convention SCHEDULE I psychotropic and is classified as a narcotic on Sweden's national narcotics list under the Narcotic Drugs Act. Mechanism: 1971 Sch-I transposition, named. As the parent compound it is DISTINCT from the khat PLANT (Catha edulis, separately classified a narcotic since 1989) and from the synthetic cathinones (mephedrone etc., separately scheduled) that derive from it; cathinone is the named Sch-I alkaloid, cathine the milder Schedule-III metabolite.
Consequences if caught: Narcotic: possession and trafficking of the isolated alkaloid penalised under the Narcotic Drugs Act; small quantities historically fines, large smuggling prosecuted. No death penalty in Sweden.
If prescribed / medical: 1971 Schedule I substance with no accepted medical use and no lawful prescription route for the isolated alkaloid.
Documentation: No licit personal-import route for a classified narcotic.

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CBD

Legal status: CBD (cannabidiol) products containing any THC are classified as narcotics under Sweden's zero-tolerance regime; pure THC-free CBD is not a narcotic, but CBD marketed with medical claims is treated as an unauthorised medicinal product by the Medical Products Agency (Lakemedelsverket).
Consequences if caught: A CBD product with any detectable THC is a narcotic and possession is a drug offence, while THC-free CBD food is removed from sale as an unauthorised Novel Food.
If prescribed / medical: Cannabidiol is available in two approved medicines (including Epidyolex) on prescription; distinct from cannabis, which is zero-tolerance controlled.
Documentation: A CBD product must be documented THC-free; any detectable THC makes it a narcotic that paperwork cannot legalise, and approved CBD medicines need a prescription.

lakemedelsverket.se · Updated July 14, 2026

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Clonazepam

Legal status: Clonazepam is a narcotic drug in förteckning IV under the Narcotics Control Act (1968:64) and LVFS 2011:10 — prescription-only.
Consequences if caught: A minor (ringa) offence draws a fine or up to 6 months; an ordinary offence up to 3 years.
If prescribed / medical: Prescribed as a förteckning IV benzodiazepine medicine.
Documentation: Import with proof of medical need and a Schengen certificate; up to 1 year's supply from the EEA, 3 months from outside.

lakemedelsverket.se · Updated July 13, 2026

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Cocaine

Legal status: Zero-tolerance under the Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act 1968:64 — possession AND consumption criminal; minor offence = day-fines (no prison) + criminal record; no soft/hard distinction
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.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated June 26, 2026

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Codeine

Legal status: Codeine is prescription-only (receptbelagd) in Sweden; combination analgesics are classed as scheduled narcotics only if they contain 100 mg or more of codeine per unit, but all codeine products require a prescription.
Consequences if caught: Products at 100 mg/unit or above are scheduled narcotics; unauthorised possession is prosecutable under the narcotics law (a minor offence draws a fine or up to 6 months, an ordinary offence up to 3 years).
If prescribed / medical: Prescribed and dispensed as a prescription medicine (a scheduled narcotic at 100 mg/unit or above).
Documentation: Carry a prescription and original packaging; within Schengen the Article 75 certificate applies for scheduled forms.

lakemedelsverket.se · Updated July 13, 2026

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Crack Cocaine

Legal status: Crack is the freebase (base) form of cocaine and has no separate legal identity in Sweden: it is controlled AS cocaine, a narcotic under the Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) and its scheduling ordinances, which cover cocaine, its salts and preparations and so reach the base/freebase form. Crack falls under the same zero-tolerance regime as cocaine.
Consequences if caught: Possession and consumption of crack (as cocaine) are both criminal; a minor offence draws day-fines and a criminal record, more serious offences and trafficking draw imprisonment.
If prescribed / medical: Cocaine has only narrow controlled medical use; the crack/freebase base has no medicinal preparation and cannot be prescribed.
Documentation: No prescription documentation exists for crack/freebase cocaine.

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Delta-8-THC

Legal status: Controlled — delta-8-THC (Δ8-THC) is treated as narkotika by reference to the 1971 Convention entry for tetrahydrocannabinols, which covers the isomers and stereochemical variants of THC; Swedish forensic authorities explicitly class delta-8 as a controlled isomer of THC. Distinct from cannabis under the zero-tolerance Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act 1968:64. No death penalty.
Consequences if caught: Illegal; possession, use and trafficking penalties (narkotikabrott) — minor offences day-fines plus record, trafficking imprisonment.
If prescribed / medical: No recognised medical use; delta-8-THC is not a prescribable medicine.
Documentation: No lawful personal import of narkotika.

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Diazepam

Legal status: Diazepam is a narcotic drug in förteckning IV under the Narcotics Control Act (1968:64) and LVFS 2011:10 — prescription-only.
Consequences if caught: A minor (ringa) offence draws a fine or up to 6 months; an ordinary offence up to 3 years.
If prescribed / medical: Prescribed as a förteckning IV benzodiazepine medicine.
Documentation: Import with proof of medical need and a Schengen certificate; up to 1 year's supply from the EEA, 3 months from outside.

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DXM

Legal status: CONTROLLED — narcotic. Sweden narcotic-classified dextromethorphan (DXM), adding it to narkotikaförteckning V (substances not under the international conventions but controlled nationally) with effect from 7 July 2008 after abuse-related deaths; no DXM cough product has been marketed in Sweden since about 2000.
Consequences if caught: Unauthorised possession, supply or import of DXM is a narcotics offence (narkotikabrott) under the Narcotic Drugs Punishment Act — fines to imprisonment.
If prescribed / medical: Cough-suppressant status: not available — DXM is a controlled narcotic with no marketed cough medicine; medicinal use would require special authorisation.
Documentation: Travellers cannot buy DXM cough medicine in Sweden, and importing DXM products is treated as a narcotics offence.

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Ephedrine

Legal status: Regulated as a chemical PRECURSOR (1988 UN Convention Table I — a methamphetamine precursor), NOT as a scheduled narcotic; an EU Category 1 scheduled substance; precursor offences run under Narkotikastrafflagen (1968:64) §9 (Läkemedelsverket is the competent authority). Also a prescription medicine.
Consequences if caught: Unlawful precursor handling ('olovlig befattning med narkotikaprekursorer') is a dedicated offence; ephedrine matters are prosecuted as precursor-diversion, not standard possession.
If prescribed / medical: Also a pharmacy/prescription decongestant-bronchodilator medicine subject to sales limits; carry documentation for a personal supply.
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.

lakemedelsverket.se · Updated July 13, 2026

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Etizolam

Legal status: Etizolam has been a controlled narcotic in Sweden since 15 December 2012; it is not used in Swedish healthcare.
Consequences if caught: Up to 3 years (up to 7 years for a serious offence).
If prescribed / medical: Not used in Swedish healthcare — there is no licensed etizolam product.
Documentation: No lawful personal-import route for a controlled narcotic not in medical use.

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GBL

Legal status: GBL (gamma-butyrolactone) is not classified as narkotika but is scheduled as a 'health-hazardous good' (hälsofarlig vara) under lagen (1999:42) and förordningen (1999:58) — GBL and 1,4-BD were added because classifying them as narcotics was rejected given their extensive industrial use. Handling requires a permit, with exemptions for legitimate industrial and scientific purposes.
Consequences if caught: Unauthorised handling, import or supply of GBL is an offence under the hazardous-goods law; recreational misuse as a GHB prodrug is prosecuted through that regime rather than the Narcotic Drugs Punishment Act.
If prescribed / medical: Not a medicine; it is an industrial solvent used for degreasing, cleaning and paint-stripping, and the permit-and-exemption structure preserves legitimate industrial and scientific use — the carve-out mechanism.
Documentation: Licensed industry handles GBL lawfully, but importing or possessing it without a permit for ingestion is punishable.

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Heroin

Legal status: Zero-tolerance under the Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act 1968:64 — possession AND consumption criminal; minor offence = day-fines (no prison) + criminal record; no soft/hard distinction
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.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated June 26, 2026

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HHC

Legal status: HHC (hexahydrocannabinol) is classified as a narcotic (narkotika) in Sweden — added by government ordinance in force 11 July 2023, following a Public Health Agency (Folkhalsomyndigheten) classification proposal of 17 May 2023.
Consequences if caught: Full narcotics regime under the Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64): possession and use are both criminal — day-fines for minor offences, prison for larger quantities. Same regime as cannabis, with HHC added by name.
If prescribed / medical: No medical HHC product.
Documentation: Named-scheduling route; HHC's hydrogenated semi-synthetic structure was not auto-caught by THC-isomer language. CND placed HHC in Schedule II of the 1971 Convention (in force 6 December 2025).

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Hydrocodone

Legal status: Hydrocodone is a narcotic in förteckning II under the Narcotics Control Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64); it is not marketed in Sweden but sits in the same narcotic strong-opioid tier as morfin and oxikodon — left to confirmation.
Consequences if caught: A minor drug offence draws a fine or up to 6 months; a serious offence up to 7–10 years.
If prescribed / medical: No marketed Swedish hydrocodone product; a förteckning II narcotic is dispensed only on a special prescription.
Documentation: Within Schengen carry the Article 75 certificate (Läkemedelsverket) for up to a 30-day supply.

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Ketamine

Legal status: Scheduled narcotic (narkotika) — listed in Läkemedelsverket's schedules (LVFS 2011:10) under the Narcotic Drugs Punishment Act (1968:64); classified as a narcotic since 2005.
Consequences if caught: Any non-medical or non-scientific use, possession or supply is a criminal narcotics offence under Narkotikastrafflagen.
If prescribed / medical: Available as a prescription anaesthetic, controlled as a narcotic medicine.
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.

Narkotikastrafflagen (1968:64) · Läkemedelsverket LVFS 2011:10 · lakemedelsverket.se · Updated July 13, 2026

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Khat

Legal status: Banned. PLANT NAMED: Catha edulis was classified as a narcotic by the Riksdag in 1989 on the national narcotics list; the alkaloids are also controlled. Mechanism: NAMED (plant).
Consequences if caught: Leaf is illegal and seized on import; small quantities historically drew fines/community service, large smuggling is prosecuted.
If prescribed / medical: Khat is traditional plant material with no recognised medical use and no lawful prescription route.
Documentation: No lawful personal-import route; fresh leaf is prohibited and seized at the border.

euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

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Kratom

Legal status: Kratom is controlled in Sweden through mitragynine, classified as a health-hazardous substance/narcotic by Lakemedelsverket in 2011; whole-leaf Mitragyna speciosa is caught as its natural source, so kratom is effectively banned.
Consequences if caught: Narcotics offences under the Narcotics Control Act: a minor (ringa) offence draws a fine or up to 6 months, an ordinary offence up to 3 years.
If prescribed / medical: No lawful medical route — mitragynine is not used in Swedish healthcare and there is no licensed product.
Documentation: No lawful personal-import route for a controlled narcotic not in medical use.

lakemedelsverket.se · Updated July 13, 2026

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Lorazepam

Legal status: Lorazepam is a narcotic drug in förteckning IV under the Narcotics Control Act (1968:64) and LVFS 2011:10 — prescription-only.
Consequences if caught: A minor (ringa) offence draws a fine or up to 6 months; an ordinary offence up to 3 years.
If prescribed / medical: Prescribed as a förteckning IV benzodiazepine medicine.
Documentation: Import with proof of medical need and a Schengen certificate; up to 1 year's supply from the EEA, 3 months from outside.

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MDA

Legal status: Controlled — MDA is a scheduled narcotic in foerteckning I (Laekemedelsverket narkotika lists, 1971 Schedule I). NAMED mechanism.
Consequences if caught: Foerteckning I: trafficking under Narkotikastrafflagen (up to 10 years, more for grovt narkotikabrott).
If prescribed / medical: Foerteckning I — no recognised medical use, no lawful prescription route.
Documentation: No lawful personal import of a narcotic.

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MDMA

Legal status: Zero-tolerance under the Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act 1968:64 — possession AND consumption criminal; minor offence = day-fines (no prison) + criminal record; no soft/hard distinction
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.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
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.

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MDPV

Legal status: Controlled. MDPV was classified by name as narkotika (added to the Swedish narcotics list) in 2010; control is reinforced by EU Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1875.
Consequences if caught: Illegal as narkotika; possession and supply carry imprisonment under the Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act. No death penalty.
If prescribed / medical: MDPV has no recognised medical use and no lawful prescription route in Sweden.
Documentation: No lawful personal-import route for a narkotika-classified substance; do not carry.

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Memantine

Legal status: Memantine is a prescription medicine (receptbelagt lakemedel, ATC N06DX01), not a narkotika: it is registered with Lakemedelsverket and does not appear on the LVFS narcotics classification lists.
Consequences if caught: Memantine attracts no narkotikastrafflag penalty; dispensing this receptbelagt medicine without a prescription breaches medicines law only.
If prescribed / medical: Prescribed for moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease.
Documentation: Multiple memantine products (ratiopharm, Sandoz, Accord, Merz) are listed in the Lakemedelsverket medicines-facts register; carried lawfully with a prescription.

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Mephedrone (4-MMC)

Legal status: Controlled (illegal) — mephedrone (mefedron / 4-metylmetkatinon) is classified as narkotika and appears by name in förteckning (Schedule) I of the Swedish Medical Products Agency's narcotics schedules (Läkemedelsverkets föreskrifter LVFS 2011:10, consolidated; originally narcotics-classified 25 May 2009). A firm named listing.
Consequences if caught: Offences are prosecuted under narkotikastrafflagen (1968:64): unlawful possession, use, transfer, supply and manufacture are criminal, with penalties ranging from fines and up to 3 years' imprisonment for ordinary narkotikabrott to up to 10 years for grovt (aggravated) narkotikabrott.
If prescribed / medical: No mephedrone-containing medicinal product is approved in Sweden; as a förteckning I substance it has no accepted medical use and cannot be lawfully prescribed.
Documentation: Listed among narkotika in Läkemedelsverkets förteckningar (LVFS 2011:10, konsoliderad); control framework under Förordning (1992:1554) om kontroll av narkotika and narkotikastrafflagen (1968:64).

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Methadone

Legal status: Methadone is a narcotic in förteckning II under the Narcotics Control Act (1968:64) — full narcotic control.
Consequences if caught: A minor (ringa) offence draws a fine or up to 6 months; a serious offence up to 7–10 years.
If prescribed / medical: Prescribed for OST within the specialist-led LARO maintenance programme (structured take-home progression).
Documentation: Carry the INCB/Schengen certificate; confirm with Läkemedelsverket.

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Methamphetamine

Legal status: Zero-tolerance under the Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act 1968:64 — possession AND consumption criminal; minor offence = day-fines (no prison) + criminal record; no soft/hard distinction
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.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated June 26, 2026

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Methylone

Legal status: Controlled as narkotika under the Narcotic Drugs Control Act (1992:860) and Ordinance (SFS 1992:1554); methylone is individually NAMED among the synthetic cathinones scheduled in the 2010–2012 wave. No death penalty.
Consequences if caught: Illegal; possession, use and trafficking penalties (narkotikabrott).
If prescribed / medical: No recognised medical use; no lawful prescription route.
Documentation: No lawful personal import of narkotika.

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Methylphenidate

Legal status: Narkotika, förteckning II under the Narcotic Drugs Punishment Act (1968:64).
Consequences if caught: Possession/use up to 3 years (minor: fine or up to 6 months); serious up to 7 years.
If prescribed / medical: Prescription ADHD/narcolepsy medicine (e.g. Ritalin/Concerta) via controlled channels; carry the original prescription and any required import permit.

Narkotikastrafflagen (1968:64), förteckning II · lakemedelsverket.se · Updated July 13, 2026

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Mitragynine

Legal status: Mitragynine, the principal alkaloid of kratom, was classified as a health-hazardous substance/narcotic by Lakemedelsverket in 2011, effectively banning kratom: the named alkaloid is controlled together with the plant, which is caught as its natural source (no separate isolate carve-out).
Consequences if caught: Handling a narcotic draws up to 3 years (up to 7 for a serious offence); a minor offence draws a fine or up to 6 months.
If prescribed / medical: No lawful medical route — kratom and its alkaloids are not used in Swedish healthcare.
Documentation: No lawful personal-import route for a controlled narcotic not in medical use.

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Modafinil

Legal status: SCHEDULED — narkotika, förteckning IV under the narcotics law (Läkemedelsverket); a controlled narcotic AND a prescription medicine.
Consequences if caught: Possession without a prescription is a narcotics offence (narkotikabrott: fines to imprisonment).
If prescribed / medical: Carry the prescription; personal medical supply permitted with documentation.
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.

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Morphine

Legal status: Morphine is a narcotic in förteckning II under the Narcotics Control Act (1968:64) — dispensed on a special prescription.
Consequences if caught: A minor drug offence draws a fine or up to 6 months; a serious offence up to 7 to 10 years.
If prescribed / medical: Prescribed as a förteckning II narcotic for severe and cancer pain.
Documentation: Within Schengen carry the Läkemedelsverket Article 75 certificate for up to 30 days.

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MXE

Legal status: MXE (methoxetamine) is classified as a narcotic (narkotika) in Sweden, listed in Läkemedelsverket's schedules (LVFS 2011:10) since 2012 and reinforced by EU-wide control under Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1875; it is a scheduled dissociative with no medical use.
Consequences if caught: Handling MXE is punishable under the Narcotic Drugs Punishment Act (Narkotikastrafflagen), with possession, supply and trafficking carrying fines to multi-year imprisonment by quantity.
If prescribed / medical: MXE has no authorised medicinal product in Sweden and cannot be prescribed (contrast: ketamine, a scheduled narcotic-medicine).
Documentation: No legitimate supply exists; MXE ordered online is an illicit import intercepted by Swedish Customs.

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Nitrous Oxide

Legal status: Nitrous oxide is not scheduled as a narcotic in Sweden; it is an authorised medical/anaesthetic gas and food additive (E942), with access to recreational supply curbed through voluntary and retail limits rather than criminal drug control, consistent with the EU drugs agency's finding that the gas stays legally available for legitimate use across most member states.
Consequences if caught: No narcotics penalty applies to personal possession; recreational availability is limited by voluntary and retail measures. No death penalty (non-DP).
If prescribed / medical: Nitrous oxide is a lawful medical/anaesthetic gas and food additive; medical and culinary supply is standard.
Documentation: Food-grade cartridges are available for culinary use; retailers apply voluntary limits on sales for recreational inhalation.

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Oxycodone

Legal status: Oxycodone (oxikodon) is a narcotic in förteckning II under the Narcotics Control Act (1968:64) and LVFS 2011:10 — a marketed strong opioid on special prescription.
Consequences if caught: A minor drug offence draws a fine or up to 6 months; a serious offence up to 7 years.
If prescribed / medical: Prescribed as a förteckning II narcotic analgesic.
Documentation: Within Schengen carry the Article 75 certificate (≤30 days, Läkemedelsverket) and the prescription.

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Pink Cocaine / Tusi

Legal status: Pink cocaine (tusi) is not scheduled as such; it is a variable mixture (typically ketamine + MDMA) prosecuted through its constituents — both MDMA and ketamine are scheduled narcotics (narkotika) under the Narcotic Drugs Punishment Act (1968:64), which reaches any preparation containing a listed narcotic. Because the blend varies batch to batch, exposure follows the most-severely-controlled detected component under Sweden's zero-tolerance regime.
Consequences if caught: Zero tolerance: possession and even consumption are criminal; a minor offence draws day-fines and a criminal record, larger quantities imprisonment, charged on whichever constituent is detected.
If prescribed / medical: No lawful supply of the mixture; ketamine is a scheduled medicine used under medical control, while MDMA has no marketed medical use.
Documentation: Sold as an unregulated party powder; because the makeup varies batch to batch, purchasers cannot know its constituents, so legal exposure under the zero-tolerance narcotics law is unknowable at purchase.

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Pregabalin

Legal status: Pregabalin is narcotic-classified (narkotikaklassad) in Sweden — placed in förteckning V of the Medical Products Agency's lists effective 24 July 2018 in response to a growing black market — whereas gabapentin remains an ordinary non-narcotic prescription medicine, a clear divergence between the two gabapentinoids.
Consequences if caught: A minor (ringa) narcotics offence draws a fine or up to 6 months; an ordinary narcotics offence up to 3 years.
If prescribed / medical: Prescribed as a förteckning V narcotic medicine, dispensed on a special prescription form with the additional controls that classification entails.
Documentation: Given the narcotic classification, carry a Schengen certificate and the original prescription and import only with proof of medical need.

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Quetiapine

Legal status: Quetiapine is a prescription medicine (receptbelagt lakemedel, ATC N05AH04), not a narkotika: Seroquel and quetiapine generics are registered with Lakemedelsverket (harmonised via the EMA Article-30 referral) and do not appear on the narkotika classification lists.
Consequences if caught: Quetiapine attracts no narkotikastrafflag penalty; dispensing this receptbelagt medicine without a prescription breaches medicines law only.
If prescribed / medical: Prescribed as an atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; dispensed only on prescription.
Documentation: Quetiapine products are nationally authorised human medicines in the EMA referral annex covering Sweden; carried lawfully with a prescription.

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Salvia divinorum

Legal status: Controlled. NAMED: salvinorin A (and Salvia divinorum extract) is classified as a narcotic (narkotika) by Läkemedelsverket, with the classification in force from 2006; salvia is thereby handled under Sweden's narcotics-control regime. Mechanism: NAMED (active substance salvinorin A).
Consequences if caught: As classified narcotics, salvia extract and salvinorin A are subject to the Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act: possession, sale and import are criminal offences.
If prescribed / medical: Salvinorin A / Salvia divinorum has no medical use in Sweden and no lawful prescription route.
Documentation: No lawful personal-import route for salvia extract/salvinorin A; material is seized on import as classified narcotics.

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Scopolamine (Devil's Breath)

Legal status: Scopolamine (skopolamin, hyoscine) is a registered medicine, not a narkotika: Scopoderm patches and butylskopolamin (Buscopan) are registered with Läkemedelsverket and do not appear on the narcotics classification lists. The Scopoderm motion-sickness patch is receptbelagt (prescription).
Consequences if caught: Skopolamin attracts no narkotikastrafflag penalty; dispensing the receptbelagt patch without a prescription breaches medicines law only.
If prescribed / medical: The Scopoderm patch is prescribed for motion/travel sickness; butylskopolamin (Buscopan) is dispensed for spasm; injectable scopolamine is used in premedication and palliative care.
Documentation: Scopoderm and butylskopolamin products are listed in the Läkemedelsverket medicines-facts register; carried lawfully with a prescription.

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Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2 / Spice)

Legal status: Controlled as a class. Sweden schedules synthetic cannabinoids by name as narkotika (or, for newer analogues, as goods hazardous to health, halsofarliga varor) with successive listings since 2009, incorporating the synthetic cannabinoids added to Schedule II of the 1971 Convention.
Consequences if caught: Illegal as narkotika; possession and supply carry imprisonment under the Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act. No death penalty.
If prescribed / medical: These synthetic cannabinoids have no recognised medical use and no lawful prescription route in Sweden.
Documentation: No lawful personal-import route for narkotika-classified synthetic cannabinoids; do not carry.

euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

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THC-P

Legal status: THC-P (tetrahydrocannabiphorol) is classified as narkotika (a narcotic) — delta-8-THCP and delta-9-THCP were added to the Medical Products Agency's narcotics schedules (LVFS 2011:10, amended by HSLF-FS 2024:12) following the Government's classification decision, in force from 16 January 2024. Sweden already applies zero-tolerance to cannabis; THC-P now sits in the same narcotics-law regime. No death penalty.
Consequences if caught: As a narcotic under the Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64), possession and use are criminal (minor offences: day-fines plus a record); ordinary drug offences up to 3 years, and grave offences far longer.
If prescribed / medical: No medical authorisation in Sweden; narcotics classification leaves only licensed scientific use.
Documentation: Retail THC-P products (vapes, edibles, 'hash') became illegal to sell or possess from 16 January 2024; do not carry or import.

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Tramadol

Legal status: Tramadol is narcotic-classified (narkotikaklassat) in Sweden — listed in förteckning V under LVFS 2011:10 — though it is dispensed on an ordinary (non-special) prescription.
Consequences if caught: A minor (ringa) narcotics offence draws a fine or up to 6 months; an ordinary offence up to 3 years.
If prescribed / medical: Prescribed as a förteckning V narcotic medicine on an ordinary prescription form.
Documentation: Given the narcotic classification, carry a Schengen certificate and the original prescription, and import with proof of medical need.

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Xanax (Alprazolam)

Legal status: Alprazolam is a narcotic drug in förteckning IV under the Narcotics Control Act (1968:64) and LVFS 2011:10 — prescription-only.
Consequences if caught: A minor (ringa) offence draws a fine or up to 6 months; an ordinary offence up to 3 years.
If prescribed / medical: Prescribed as a förteckning IV benzodiazepine medicine.
Documentation: Import with proof of medical need and a Schengen certificate; up to 1 year's supply from the EEA, 3 months from outside.

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Xylazine

Legal status: Xylazine (xylazin) is authorised in Sweden as a prescription veterinary medicine (receptbelagt läkemedel för djur, ATC QN05CM92) registered with Läkemedelsverket; it is regulated under medicines law and does not appear on the narkotika classification lists.
Consequences if caught: Unauthorised handling of xylazine is a medicines-law matter rather than a narkotikastrafflag offence, since it is not classified as narkotika.
If prescribed / medical: Dispensed only on a veterinary prescription for sedation/analgesia in animals; xylazine has no approved human indication.
Documentation: Rompun vet. 20 mg/ml injektionsvätska (xylazin) and related products are listed in the Läkemedelsverket medicines register.

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Zolpidem

Legal status: Zolpidem is a controlled narcotic-classed medicine (narkotika) in Sweden, listed in Forteckning IV of the psychotropic schedules transposing the 1971 Convention Schedule IV inclusion of zolpidem; it is prescription-only.
Consequences if caught: Unauthorised supply of this listed hypnotic is prosecuted under the Narkotikastrafflagen; a prescribed personal supply is lawful.
If prescribed / medical: Zolpidem is prescribed short-term for insomnia as a scheduled prescription hypnotic.
Documentation: A traveller carries prescribed zolpidem with the prescription; personal-use import for treatment is permitted within schedule limits.

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Not individually verified

For these 27 substances the governing national drug law is cited, but we have not verified that the substance specifically is scheduled under it. Treat them as unanswered, not as legal. Confirm with Sweden’s drug authority or your embassy.

1P-LSD

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

2C-B

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated June 26, 2026

2C-E

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

2C-T-7

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated June 26, 2026

4-AcO-DMT

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

4-HO-MET

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

5-MeO-DMT (Bufo / Toad)

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

Amanita muscaria

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

Amyl Nitrite

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

Ayahuasca

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

Benzodiazepines

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated June 26, 2026

DMT

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated June 26, 2026

DOM

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

Fentanyl

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated June 26, 2026

Gabapentin

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

GHB

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated June 26, 2026

LSA (Morning Glory)

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

LSD

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated June 26, 2026

Mescaline

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated June 26, 2026

Methaqualone (Quaaludes)

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

Nicotine

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

PCP

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated June 26, 2026

Peyote

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated June 26, 2026

Phenibut

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

Poppers

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

Psilocybin

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated June 26, 2026

Tobacco

Legal status: Not confirmed — status not individually verified; confirm with Sweden's authorities (Narcotic Drugs Punishments Act 1968:64) / your embassy
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not named in the cited Swedish sources (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) — do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. 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.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
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.

Narcotic Drugs (Punishments) Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64) · Smuggling Act 2000:1225 · unodc.org · euda.europa.eu · Updated July 14, 2026

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