Permits and licences
In most cases the Police is responsible for granting licences and issuing permits. Permits or licences are needed to organise protest marches, concerts, sporting events, or fairs a.o.
In most cases the Police is responsible for granting licences and issuing permits. Permits or licences are needed to organise protest marches, concerts, sporting events, or fairs a.o.
Examples of fees for licences or certificates:
Permit for a circus performance or to hold a public gathering: 220SEK.
Permit to hold a public assembly or to occupy a public space: 600SEK.
Explosives certificates: 600SEK.
Shotgun certificates: 1 200SEK.
Issuing of a shotgun certificate:
Grant of the first shotgun certificate: 600SEK
Grant for a second shotgun: 220SEK.
Issuing of a European Firearms Pass: 600SEK.
Renewal of a European Firearms Pass or addition of another firearm in the European Firearms Pass: 220SEK.
License to transfer firearms or ammunition into Sweden, 600SEK.
Trade permits for firearms dealing: 3,200SEK.
Send your application to the local police authority in the relevant county by post or by fax in due time, especially regarding larger events or the use of public spaces. The Police will check that the fee has been paid before processing your application.
Permits to organise concerts and other public events- Forms
Application for a Permit to Organise a Concert/Musical Event
Application for a Permit to Organise a Concert/Musical Event in accordance with the local regulations in the Public Order Act.
Permits in Accordance with the Public Order Act
Application for permits in accordance with the local regulations in the Public Order Act regarding public entertainment, general meetings and the use of a public place (RPS 510.1 02-01)