Country Guide

Iceland customs import limits

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

Tobacco allowance

These are the customs tobacco rules travelers most often check before entering Iceland.

Category Tobacco
Adult travelers All arrivals
Cigarettes 200 cigarettes
Duty-free limit
Cigars and cigarillos 50 cigars and cigarillos
Duty-free limit
Pipe and rolling tobacco 250 g
Duty-free limit
Proportional or combined tobacco rules can apply when you carry more than one tobacco type.

More Iceland 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
Cash (ISK or equivalent) Declaration from ••• ISK
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 Iceland and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Iceland

Iceland enforces strict zero-tolerance policies on narcotics. Any amount of illegal drugs is subject to seizure, substantial fines, and imprisonment. This includes drugs that may be legal in other countries.

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

About Iceland customs

Iceland's customs rules are administered by Directorate of Customs / Skatturinn. 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 Iceland before travel.

Iceland customs — frequently asked questions

How much cigarettes can I bring into Iceland?
200 cigarettes is the real traveler example shown on this page for Iceland. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Iceland?
Iceland 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 Iceland.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Iceland?
EUR 10,000 or more (or equivalent in any currency, approximately ISK 1,000,000 or more): mandatory declaration when entering or leaving Iceland. Includes cash, bearer cheques, money orders, and other negotiable instruments. Failure to declare may result in confiscation and penalties. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Iceland limits free in the app

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

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