Country Guide

France customs import limits

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

Alcohol allowance

This is one real customs example for travelers entering France.

Category Alcohol
Non-EU arrivals Adult travelers (17+)
Beer 16 liters
Duty-free limit
Age 17+.

More France 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
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Cash (EUR or equivalent) Declaration from ••• EUR
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
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 France and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for France

Importing counterfeit goods into France is strictly prohibited and may result in confiscation, fines, and criminal penalties.

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

About France customs

France's customs rules are administered by Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects. 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 France before travel.

France customs — frequently asked questions

How much beer can I bring into France?
16 liters is the real traveler example shown on this page for France. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for France?
France 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 France.
Do I need to declare cash when entering France?
EUR 10,000 or more (or equivalent in any currency): mandatory declaration when entering or leaving the EU from or to a non-EU country. Includes coins, banknotes, cheques, and money orders. Not required for EU to EU travel. Failure to declare: confiscation and fines. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all France limits free in the app

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

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