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Sweden

EuropeEU member. Only EU country legally permitted to sell snus.

Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Sweden with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are legal in Sweden. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Sweden as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Lag (2018:2088) om tobak och liknande produkter; EU TPD 2014/40/EU Art. 17 (Swedish exemption)

Sweden is the only EU country exempt from the EU snus ban. Snus is fully legal to sell, buy, and import for adults 18+.

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Nicotine Pouches

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Lag (2022:1257) om tobaksfria nikotinprodukter

Tobacco-free nicotine pouches are legal and regulated under the 2022 Act on Tobacco-Free Nicotine Products. Sale to adults 18+; marketing restrictions apply.

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Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Lag (2018:2088) om tobak och liknande produkter; EU TPD 2014/40/EU

Cigarettes are legal to sell, buy and use for adults 18+, regulated under Swedish tobacco law implementing the EU TPD.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Lag (2018:2088) om tobak och liknande produkter; EU TPD 2014/40/EU Art. 20

E-cigarettes and e-liquids are legal for adults 18+, regulated under the Swedish tobacco law transposing TPD Art. 20 (20 mg/ml nicotine cap, 10 ml/2 ml containers).

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Lag (2018:2088) om tobak och liknande produkter; EU TPD 2014/40/EU

Heated tobacco products (IQOS, glo) are legal to market and sell to adults 18+ under Swedish tobacco law.

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Personal Import

Snus
Allowed

No quantity restriction for personal import.

Nicotine Pouches
Allowed

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Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and regulations regarding snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping and heated tobacco change frequently. Always verify the current legal status with official government sources before travelling. NicotineAtlas assumes no liability for actions taken based on information presented here.