Country Guide

Denmark customs import limits

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

Food allowance

Food and agricultural rules can catch travelers off guard. This is one real example for Denmark.

Category Food
Biosecurity rules Traveler imports
Other food products any
Duty-free limit
Food rules often depend on origin, health controls, and whether the products are fresh, processed, or commercially packaged.

More Denmark 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
Cash (DKK or equivalent) Declaration from ••• DKK
Declaration required
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
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 Denmark and 59 other countries.

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Know before you go

Surprising restriction for Denmark

Import, export, possession or transport of illegal drugs is prohibited and subject to severe criminal penalties.

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

About Denmark customs

Denmark's customs rules are administered by Danish Customs / Skatteforvaltningen. For travelers arriving from outside the European Union, standard EU traveler import allowances often apply, while intra-EU travel is generally assessed on a personal-use basis rather than fixed duty-free limits.

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 Denmark before travel.

Denmark customs — frequently asked questions

Can I bring other food products into Denmark?
any is the real traveler example shown on this page for Denmark. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Denmark?
Denmark 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 Denmark.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Denmark?
Amounts of EUR 10,000 or more (or equivalent in any foreign currency) must be declared when entering or leaving Denmark. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Denmark limits free in the app

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

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