Czech Customs

Czech Customs operates in accordance with the general EU customs regulations, with certain local peculiarities.

1. What you can bring into the Czech Republic by air:

• Czech and foreign currency, but amounts over 200,000 CZK must be declared
• 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, or 250 g of tobacco
• Up to 50 ml of perfume or 250 ml of toilet water
• 500 g of coffee or 200 g of coffee extract, 100 g of tea or 40 g of tea extract
• Drugs and other medicines in quantities necessary to meet personal needs

2. What is prohibited to bring into the Czech Republic:

• Drugs
• Firearms and ammunition
• Various poisonous and explosive substances
• Plants with soil
• Wild animals and birds
• Meat and dairy products, except for baby and dietary food

3. What is prohibited to take out of the Czech Republic:

• Any objects of artistic and historical value, as well as antiques
• Up to 1 liter of spirits or 2 liters of wine
• Up to 3 liters duty-free. Each additional liter is subject to duty

4. How much alcohol can be brought into the Czech Republic:

• 1 liter of strong alcohol (cognac, vodka, whiskey, rum)
• or 2 liters of non-strength alcohol (up to 22% alcohol, such as vermouth, cider, or tinctures)
• or 4 liters of wine
• or 16 liters of beer

Combination rules apply for tobacco and alcohol, but only adult citizens can import tobacco products. The method of importing alcohol does not affect the number of bottles allowed.

5. How much alcohol can be taken out of the Czech Republic:

The Czech Republic has a Tax-Free system that allows you to receive a 20% refund of the value of your purchases at the border. To qualify, you must buy items in stores that support the system, complete special receipts, and keep the packaging intact. The minimum purchase amount is 100 EUR.