Customs
The serious part of international travel is clearing Customs. Learn exactly what you need to do and what should not travel, by visiting:
- Australia Customs Service website
- French Customs website
- German Customs website
- Ireland Customs website
- Italian Customs website
- Russian Customs website
- Singapore Customs website
- Switzerland Customs website
- Turkish Customs website
- United Kingdom Customs website
- US Customs and Border Protection website
Duty Free
Duty Free shopping is the fun start of your international travel journey, but restrictions do apply.
Normal baggage allowances apply to your Duty Free purchases, and if applicable, excess baggage charges may apply. If your purchases exceed carry-on baggage limits, you will need to check in your Duty Free shopping.
Note: International to international transit passengers may be subject to additional airport security screening at the point of transfer. All Duty Free liquids, aerosols and gels may be confiscated if above maximum limitations and packing requirements.
Important: Guests travelling to Australia are not permitted to carry Duty Free alcohol and perfume while transiting through Abu Dhabi Airport. This means guests are not permitted to buy Duty Free at their original departure airport (e.g. London) or onboard the flight to Abu Dhabi.
Liquid Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) in carry-on baggage and Duty Free liquids in excess of 100ml will be confiscated during the security screening process in Abu Dhabi for flights heading to Australia.
Guests can purchase Duty Free liquids greater than 100ml at any of the following locations:
- Duty Free shops in Abu Dhabi
- Onboard their connecting flight to Australia
- On arrival in Australia
Travelling to:
United Arab Emirates
Duty Free Limits
| Product | Allowance | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverages | 4 litres of any kind of alcohol | Passenger must be non-muslim (Abu Dhabi) |
| Tobacco, cigarettes and cigars | 400 cigarettes (up to AED3000 in value) and cigars 2kg of tobacco | |
| Other | Perfumes or any other gifts (max value of AED 3,000) |
Prohibited Items (Abu Dhabi)
Fruits and vegetables from cholera infected areas, cultivated pearls
Singapore
Duty Free Limits
| Product | Allowance | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverages | 1 litre | Passenger must be 18+ |
Prohibited Items
Meat and meat products
United Kingdom
Duty Free Limits
| Product | Allowance | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverages |
| 17+ years old |
| Tobacco, cigarettes and cigars | 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of pipe or cigarette tobacco | |
| Other | other goods up to a value of GBP 270 |
Prohibited Items
Products of animal origin are not permitted to be imported into an EU Member state, with the exception of limited amounts from Andorra, Croatia, the Faeroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and small amounts of specific products from other countries.
Germany
Duty Free Limits
| Product | Allowance | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverages |
| 17+ years old |
| Tobacco, cigarettes and cigars | 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of smoking tobacco | |
| Other | Other goods up to a total value of EUR 430.- (per adult) or EUR 175.- (per passenger aged under 15 years). |
Prohibited Items
Products of animal origin, not originating from an EU Member state, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino or Switzerland, are not permitted to be imported into an EU Member state, with the exception of limited amounts from Andorra, Croatia, the Faeroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and small amounts of specific products from other countries.
Russia
Duty Free Limits
| Product | Allowance | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverages | 2 litres | Must be 21+ years of age |
| Tobacco, cigarettes and cigars | 400 cigarettes or 200 cigarillos or 100 cigars or 500g of tobacco products | Must be 18+ years of age |
| Other | Goods up to an amount of RUB 65,000.- for personal use only |
Prohibited Items
Photographs and printed matter directed against Russian Fed. Acipenseridae family (sturgeons) fish and any product made thereof and live animals (subject to special permit). Military arms and ammunition, narcotics, fruit and vegetables. Dairy and meat products from Armenia and Georgia.
Ireland
Duty Free Limits
| Product | Allowance | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverages |
| Must be 17+ years of age |
| Tobacco, cigarettes and cigars | 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of smoking tobacco | Must be 17+ years of age |
| Other | Other goods up to a total value of EUR 430.- (per adult) or EUR 215.- (per passenger aged under 15 years). |
Prohibited Items
Products of animal origin, not originating from an EU Member state, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino or Switzerland, are not permitted to be imported into an EU Member state, with the exception of limited amounts from Andorra, Croatia, the Faeroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and small amounts of specific products from other countries.
Italy
Duty Free Limits
| Product | Allowance | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverages |
| Must be 17+ years of age |
| Tobacco, cigarettes and cigars | 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of smoking tobacco | Must be 17+ years of age |
| Other | Other goods up to a total value of EUR 175 |
France
Duty Free Limits
| Product | Allowance | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverages |
| Must be 17+ years of age |
| Tobacco, cigarettes and cigars | 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of smoking tobacco | Must be 17+ years of age |
| Other | Other goods up to a total value of EUR 430.- (per adult) or EUR 150.- (per passenger aged under 15 years). |
Prohibited Items
Products of animal origin, not originating from an EU Member state, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino or Switzerland, are not permitted to be imported into an EU Member state, with the exception of limited amounts from Andorra, Croatia, the Faeroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and small amounts of specific products from other countries.
Switzerland
Duty Free Limits
| Product | Allowance | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverages |
| |
| Tobacco, cigarettes and cigars | 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of smoking tobacco | Must be 17+ years of age |
| Other | Gifts (incl. perfume) for residents of Switzerland up to CHF 200.- (For children under 17: CHF 100.-). |
Turkey
Duty Free Limits
| Product | Allowance | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverages | 1 bottle of 1 litre or 2 bottles of 700 ml./750ml. of wine and/or spirits | Must be 18+ years of age |
| Tobacco, cigarettes and cigars | 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of smoking tobacco | Must be 18+ years of age |
| Other | Gifts up to the value of EUR 265.- (EUR 145.- for those aged under 15). |
United States of America
Duty Free Limits
| Product | Allowance | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverages | 1 litre | Must be 21+ years |
| Tobacco, cigarettes and cigars | 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 2kg of tobacco | Must be 21+ years |
| Other | US$100 of gifts | Can only be claimed once every six months |
Entering Australia
Duty Free Limits
| Product | Allowance | Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic beverages | 2.25 litres (approx 1.98 quarts) per person | Must be 18+ years |
| Tobacco, cigarettes and cigars | 250 cigarettes or 250 grams (approx 8.82 oz) of tobacco or cigars per person | Must be 18+ years |
| Other | AUD$900 per person worth of personal goods. For example, cameras or perfumes | AUD$450 per person limit for persons under 18 years |
Please Note: Due to restriction mandated by the Australian Government, it is forbidden to carry liquids, aerosols or gels during transit at Abu Dhabi airport if your final destination is in Australia.
