Weapons
To be allowed to import rifles and ammunition into Sweden, each Athlete must be able to show a valid import permissions in the Customs.
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION -
The Police Arlanda, Stockholm, has set the procedure for import/export of weapons/ammunition.
As of the Biathlon season 2023/2024 is The Arlanda Arms Group handles these import cases.
(NOR, FIN and DEN continues as before, declaration via Internet at the Swedish Customs Service when entering and leaving Sweden).
- Please send Applications for the Athletes for the as soon ass possible. No later than 5 weeks before arrival.
- To participate in one (or all ) Swedish Competitions it will be possible to get one permission provided that the application is sent in due time, 5 weeks before arrival.
(YJWCH in Östersund arrival day 24.2.2025 | Swedish Season Opening in Idre, start 15.11.2024 | IBU Cup Idre arrival day 25.11.2024) - The fee is SEK 870/person and has to be paid before the Police will handle the Application
- To speed up the process, OC Östersund will pay the fee for the whole team and send an invoice to the federation of the same amount afterwards.
More information: Temporary import | The Swedish Police Authority (polisen.se)
External link, opens in new window.
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PROCEDURE!
The Application for the temporary importation of weapons must contain:
- A completed application form (See attached form "Application"
Pdf, 1.1 MB, opens in new window.) - A completed invitation form (See attached form "Invitation" Pdf, 1.4 MB, opens in new window.)
- A copy of the European firearms passport or firearms license (outside the EU)
One application/one e-mail, per person is submitted electronically:
e-mail: weapon-arlanda.stockholm@polisen.se
cc: info@worldcupostersund.se
Do not send the application more than once. Otherwise, there is a risk of the matter being double-registered and another payment card sent to your home address. Make sure the application is complete. with application form, copy of your European firearms passport and invitation . Complete the application form electronically.
Please also note you have to send information for the Customs Document (more information below)
When the application is registred you will recieve a confirmation with a individual File no: Axxx.xxx/2024 or Axxx.xxx/2025
IMPORTANT:
The Police will set up a individual OCR-number for payment, SEK 870/PERSON, and send to OC Östersund
To secure that the payment is done in due time the payment to the Police will be done via OC Östersund.
Your Federation will recieve an Invoice of the same amount, 870 sek/person.
Once the payment has been settled the Police will handle the Application and the permissions will be sent to the Athlete or NF.
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CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS
Customs declaration will be done Online before Arrival and Departure.
Information and Custom declaration for External link, opens in new window.m
CONTACT SWE NF / OC Östersund:
Marianne, e-mail: info@worldcupostersund.se