Hunting
Hunters visiting Sweden must follow specific regulations. Rules vary for short stays and permanent residence. Weapon import rules also apply.
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency welcomes everyone who wants to enjoy Sweden’s natural environment. If you are a hunter, you have the opportunity to hunt and shoot wildlife in Sweden. Please note that certain regulations apply and can differ depending on geography and whether you are visiting Sweden for a short stay or planning to live here permanently.
The Right of Public Access does not cover hunting or fishing.
Visiting Sweden to hunt and shoot wildlife
As a hunter, you are responsible for familiarising yourself with the relevant regulations, laws and your responsibilities while you hunt in Sweden.
Foreign hunters that come to Sweden to hunt must pay the hunting permit fee, currently 400 SEK.
If you are visiting Sweden, you do not need to pass the Swedish hunting exam in order to hunt. However, you must hold a valid licence for the firearm you intend to use. For visits of up to three months, the Swedish Police Authority can issue a temporary import permit, provided you already hold a licence for the same firearm in your home country. For questions about bringing your own firearm to Sweden, or about the rules on borrowing one for hunting, please contact the Police Authority for more information.
Moving to Sweden permanently
If you plan to settle in Sweden as a resident, you must pass the Swedish hunting exam in order to apply for a hunting firearm license.
Regulations on firearms approved for hunting are set out in the Swedish EPA’s regulation NFS 2023-8 (in Swedish only).
Föreskrifter om vapen, vapentillbehör och ammunition för jakt (naturvårdsverket.se)
Hunting permit
Foreign hunters who come to Sweden to hunt must pay the hunting permit fee, which is currently 400 SEK. The Hunting Registry, managed by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, collects the fees for hunting permits.
