Country Guide

Colombia customs import limits

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

Personal goods allowance

This is one real customs example for travelers entering Colombia.

Category Personal goods
All arrivals Adult travelers
Personal goods and gifts USD 2,000
Duty-free limit
Max 10 units of the same product class. Declare on DIAN Form 530.

More Colombia customs limits

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Alcoholic beverages Personal use — conditions apply
Restricted
Tobacco products Personal use — conditions apply
Restricted
Cash (USD or equivalent) Declaration from ••• USD
Declaration required
Mobile phones ••• devices — declare IMEI
Declare required
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

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Surprising restriction for Colombia

Colombia's DIAN applies a "10 units of same class" rule — carrying more than 10 identical or homogeneous items may be treated as a commercial import rather than personal goods. Mobile phones must be declared on Form 530 with IMEI numbers regardless of value. Minors receive 50% of the adult USD 2,000 goods allowance.

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About Colombia customs

Colombia's customs rules are administered by DIAN (Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales). 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 Colombia before travel.

Colombia customs — frequently asked questions

What is the duty-free goods limit for Colombia?
USD 2,000 worth of personal goods and gifts is duty-free for adult travelers. A maximum of 10 units of the same product class applies. Goods above USD 2,000 may be subject to import duties. Travelers who have been abroad for at least 5 calendar days may qualify for an additional allowance — check the app for details.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Colombia?
Yes. Cash and monetary instruments exceeding USD 10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared at Colombian Customs using DIAN Form 530 when entering or leaving Colombia.
How many mobile phones can I bring into Colombia?
Up to 3 mobile phones may be brought as personal effects. All phones must be declared on DIAN Form 530 with IMEI numbers and USD value, and must remain within the general USD 2,000 value allowance.

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