Sweden

Sweden

Regulations on the Items Taken into and out of Sweden

Pursuant to the laws and regulations of the European Union, Sweden has rigorous customs inspections. Chinese nationals may carry duty-free articles such as clothes, cameras and other items for personal use while traveling in Sweden. Articles (excluding alcohol and tobacco) valued at 4,300 Swedish kroner (about €430) or less carried by those who enter Sweden from countries and areas beyond the euro-zone by taking a flight or ferry, are tax exempt; articles valued at not more than 3,000 Swedish kroner (about €300) carried by foreign nationals who enter Sweden using other modes of transportation are tax exempt.

Upon entry to Sweden, Chinese nationals must pay special attention to the alcohol, tobacco, food, cash, drugs and/or dangerous goods among their carried articles. If the carried alcohol or tobacco is within the limited amount and is intended for personal use, no tariff will be imposed upon entry. Anyone who carries alcohol upon his/her entry should be above the age of 20 and the duty-free limit is 1 liter of spirits over 22% alcohol, 2 liters of wine over 15% but below 22% alcohol, 4 liters of wine below 15% alcohol, or 16 or fewer liters of beer. The duty-free allowance for tobacco is 200 cigarettes, 100 cigars or 250 grams of smoking tobacco. As to food, usually there is no limit on food for personal use purchased from other EU countries; whereas, food brought into Sweden from non-EU countries is strictly controlled and the regulations regarding different foods are varied. Meat and milk products must be accompanied by a health certificate and are subject to examination at the border. In terms of cash carried, a customs declaration is needed when the amount of cash or cash equivalent is more than €10,000. Prescribed drugs used for personal health are allowed to be brought into Sweden. Dangerous goods including switch blade knives, pepper spray, spears or spontoons, rivet gloves, hammers, guns and ammunition can be carried into Sweden if and only if permission from the Swedish police is obtained.

For more, please head to the website of the Swedish Customs: http://www.tullverket.se/en).

Visa

Sweden is a Schengen state. A Schengen visa generally allows visitors to stay for not more than 90 days. Chinese citizens planning a visit to the Schengen region should submit their visa application at the embassy or consulates of the main destination country in China. If the main destination country cannot be determined, visa application should be submitted to the embassy or consulates in China of the country of the longest stay. If the length of stay in different Schengen states is the same, visa application should be submitted to the embassy or consulates of the first country of entry.

Customs

Sweden is a country where alcohol is prohibited, so alcohol cannot be given away as a gift. Alcohol can only be bought at special stores.

Drunk driving carries severe penalties.

In most indoor public places like airport, public transportation facilities, shops and restaurants, smoking is prohibited. Some hotels have smoking rooms.

Embassy and Consulates of Sweden in China

Embassy of Sweden in China

Add: 3 Dongzhimenwai Avenue, Beijing

Tel: +86-10-65329790

Fax:+86-10-65325008

Swedish Consulate General in Shanghai

Add: Shanghai Central Plaza, 381 Huaihai Middle Road, Shanghai

Tel:+86-21-53599610

Fax:+86-21-53599633

Consular regions: Shanghai , Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui

Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong, China

Add: Bank of East Asia Harbor View Center, 56 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China

Tel:+852-25211212

Fax:+852-25960308

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* The above information is for reference only. For more, contact the embassy.

* For more information on visa, head to the Star Alliance website.