Country Guide

Ireland customs import limits

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

Alcohol allowance

This is one real customs example for travelers entering Ireland.

Category Alcohol
Non-EU arrivals Adult travelers (17+)
Spirits (over 22% ABV) 1 liter
Duty-free limit
Age 17+.

More Ireland customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

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 (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 Ireland and 59 other countries.

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Know before you go

Surprising restriction for Ireland

Prohibited. Counterfeit goods will be confiscated and criminal penalties may apply.

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

About Ireland customs

Ireland's customs rules are administered by Revenue Commissioners / Citizens Information. 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 Ireland before travel.

Ireland customs — frequently asked questions

How much spirits (over 22% abv) can I bring into Ireland?
1 liter is the real traveler example shown on this page for Ireland. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Ireland?
Ireland 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 Ireland.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Ireland?
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. Not required for EU to EU travel. Failure to declare: confiscation and penalties. Note: Irish authorities may also seize cash of EUR 1,000 or more if there are reasonable grounds to suspect it is the proceeds of crime. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Ireland limits free in the app

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

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