Germany (DE)
Region: Europe · Currency: EUR · Languages: German
EU travel rules apply. Goods from outside the EU above value thresholds must be declared.
Duty-free allowances
gifts
EUR 430 air/sea (EUR 300 land); EUR 175 under-15.
alcohol
1 L spirits or 2 L fortified wine + 4 L still wine + 16 L beer.
tobacco
200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 g tobacco.
Item categories at a glance
Electronics
- CamerasAllowed
- DronesRestricted
- LaptopsAllowed
- Mobile PhonesAllowed
- Satellite PhonesRestricted
Food & Beverages
- AlcoholRestricted
- Fresh Fruit & VegetablesProhibited
- Meat & DairyProhibited
- Prepared SnacksAllowed
Gifts & Souvenirs
- Cultural ArtifactsRestricted
- General GiftsAllowed
- Luxury WatchesDeclare required
- Wildlife Products (CITES)Prohibited
Medications & Health Products
- Narcotics / ControlledProhibited
- Over-the-CounterAllowed
- Prescription MedicationsDeclare required
- Vitamins & SupplementsAllowed
Personal Belongings
- ClothingAllowed
- Firearms & AmmunitionRestricted
- JewelryDeclare required
- Sporting EquipmentAllowed
Permits & special notes
Required permits
No special permits noted for typical traveler items.
Special notes
- Standard EU rules. Cash over EUR 10,000 must be declared.
- Counterfeit goods are seized at border.
Embassy & consulate
- GermanyBerlin📞 +49 30 1817-0✉️ consular@auswaertiges-amt.de.exampleOfficial site →