Country Guide

Philippines customs import limits

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

Tobacco allowance

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

Category Tobacco
Adult travelers All arrivals
Cigarettes 400 cigarettes
Duty-free limit
Cigars 50 cigars
Duty-free limit
Pipe tobacco 250 g
Duty-free limit
Vapes & E-Cigarettes
Duty-free limit
Traveler age rules and personal-use conditions can apply depending on the route and tobacco type.

More Philippines 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 (PHP or equivalent) Declaration from ••• PHP
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 Philippines and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Philippines

Gambling outfits, apparatus and unauthorized lottery or sweepstakes tickets are prohibited importations under the Philippine Tariff and Customs Code. These items will be confiscated.

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

About Philippines customs

Philippines' customs rules are administered by Bureau of Customs Philippines. 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 Philippines before travel.

Philippines customs — frequently asked questions

How much cigarettes can I bring into Philippines?
400 cigarettes is the real traveler example shown on this page for Philippines. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Philippines?
Philippines 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 Philippines.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Philippines?
Foreign currency: declare if over USD 10,000 equivalent. Philippine peso and peso monetary instruments: amounts over PHP 50,000 require BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) authorisation plus declaration. Failure to declare may result in confiscation. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Philippines limits free in the app

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

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