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