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Disclaimer: Customs rules change frequently. Border Crossing provides guidance based on available information, but final decisions are made by official customs authorities. Travelers should verify requirements with official government sources before travel.
Border Crossing

Germany (DE)

Region: Europe · Currency: EUR · Languages: German

EU travel rules apply. Goods from outside the EU above value thresholds must be declared.

Customs authority
Zoll (German Customs)
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Last updated: 2026-01-30

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

  • Germany
    Berlin
    📞 +49 30 1817-0
    ✉️ consular@auswaertiges-amt.de.example
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