Customs in Portugal

Portugal's basic customs regulations.

Compared to other European countries, Portugal's customs are not considered the strictest. There are no restrictions on importing currency into the country. The only requirement is that amounts over 10,000 EUR must be declared.

If you are interested in what you can take to Portugal by airplane, the list includes:

  • Personal medications
  • Coffee - 500g, tea - 100g
  • Perfume - 50ml, toilet water - 250ml
  • Personal belongings not exceeding 430 EUR
  • Cigarettes 200pcs or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco
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Some travelers are concerned about how much alcohol they can bring into Portugal. For travelers over the age of 20, the limit is 1L of spirits, 2L of wine, and 16L of beer. There are no specific restrictions on how much alcohol you can take out of Portugal according to the country's customs.

Below is a list of items that are prohibited to bring in and out of Portugal:

  • Antiques, historical treasures, jewelry
  • Pornographic materials
  • Weapons and ammunition
  • Drugs
  • Meat and dairy products
  • Chocolate
  • Potatoes if you come from the European Union

Tax Free is available in Portugal, allowing you to save from 10% to 14% on shopping. To do this, you need to make a purchase of at least 61 EUR, obtain a Tax Free receipt in the store, present your passport to the seller, and at customs, 3-4 hours before departure, show the goods, the receipt, the Tax Free receipt, and your passport. The packaging of the goods should not be damaged.


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