Vehicle registration plate code for
Sweden
S
European Union·ISO SE
Example plate
S
ABC 12A
Typical format: ABC 12A. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Sweden is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "S" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Code
S
ISO-2
SE
Group
European Union
EU band
Yes
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — Sweden
What does "S" mean on a number plate?
"S" is the international distinguishing sign of Sweden — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Sweden is SE.
What does a Sweden number plate look like?
The typical format is "ABC 12A" — for example "ABC 12A". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Sweden use the blue EU band?
Yes. Sweden is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "S" letters on the left.