Country Guide

Indonesia customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Indonesia. 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 Indonesia.

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 Indonesia 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 (IDR or equivalent) Declaration from ••• IDR
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 Indonesia and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Indonesia

Prohibited. Indonesia enforces the death penalty for drug trafficking. Long-term imprisonment applies for possession. Zero tolerance policy. This includes cannabis, heroin, cocaine, MDMA, methamphetamine, and all other controlled substances.

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

About Indonesia customs

Indonesia's customs rules are administered by Directorate General of Customs and Excise / Bea Cukai. 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 Indonesia before travel.

Indonesia customs — frequently asked questions

Can I bring other food products into Indonesia?
any is the real traveler example shown on this page for Indonesia. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Indonesia?
Indonesia 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 Indonesia.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Indonesia?
IDR 100,000,000 or more (or the foreign currency equivalent, approximately USD 6,500): mandatory declaration on the Electronic Customs Declaration (e-CD). Applies both on entry and exit. Includes cash, traveller's cheques, and promissory notes. Failure to declare: 10% administrative penalty and possible confiscation. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Indonesia limits free in the app

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

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