Country Guide

Australia customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Australia. See what you can bring before you fly.

Cash declaration threshold

This is one of the most important declaration rules travelers check before entering Australia.

Category Cash
All travelers Declaration rules
Cash and monetary instruments Declaration from AUD 10,000
Declaration required
Cash, monetary instruments, and equivalent value checks can apply above the threshold shown for AUD.

More Australia customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits (over 22% alcohol) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Australia and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Australia

Strictly prohibited. Illegal drugs, narcotics, and psychoactive substances carry severe criminal penalties including imprisonment.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Australia before you travel.

About Australia customs

Australia's customs rules are administered by Australian Border Force. Traveler allowances and restrictions can vary based on where you are arriving from, your age, and the type of goods you carry.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Australia before travel.

Australia customs — frequently asked questions

How much cash can I carry into Australia without declaring it?
Australia applies the declaration rule shown above for cash and equivalent monetary instruments. Travelers carrying more than the threshold must declare it before continuing through customs.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Australia?
Australia has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Australia.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Australia?
AUD 10,000 or more (or foreign equivalent): mandatory declaration. Since 17 June 2022, travellers must report both physical currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments (BNIs): traveller's cheques, money orders, bank drafts, bearer bonds, and promissory notes. Submit declaration before passing customs. Structuring (splitting money to avoid the reporting threshold) is illegal and carries severe penalties. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Australia limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Australia and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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