Notices
The following goods may be imported by persons over 17 years of age without incurring customs duty if obtained duty- and/or tax-free outside the EU:
- 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or
- 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco
- 1l of spirits and distilled beverages (more than 22 per cent) or
- 2l of other alcoholic beverages with an alcoholic strength not exceeding 22 per cent, including sparkling or fortified wine, plus 2l of table wine;
- 50g of perfume and 250ml of eau de toilette;
- other dutiable goods to the value of €175, or €90 if under 15 years old.
Prohibited Imports
- Firearms and ammunition,
- Explosives,
- Offensive weapons,
- Indecent/obscene material,
- Plants or bulbs,
- Live or dead animals,
- Bird or poultry,
- Endangered species,
- Meat and meat products and
- Hay or straw (even if used as packing).
Cash Control
Information for all those travellers entering or Leaving the community.
According to the Regulation (EC) No. 1889/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council introduces controls on cash entering or leaving the Community. With effect from the 15th of June 2007, individuals entering or leaving the European Community and carrying cash of a value of €10,000 or more are obliged to make a declaration to the Customs authority of the Member State through which they arrive or depart.
Individuals travelling to or from the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands and carrying cash of a value of €10,000 or more must also make a declaration.
The declaration form C&E 1889 (PDF 44KB) is also available from Customs offices at all ports and airports.
- Information for Travellers Arriving in Ireland from Member States of the European Union (E.U.) who have purchased goods in those Countries for Personal Use
- Information for Travellers Arriving in Ireland from Countries outside the European Union who have purchased goods in those Countries for Personal Use
- Cash Controls - Information for travellers entering or leaving the Community.
- Further general information on Customs & Excise.
For more information, please visit the following links:
Or contact
The Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel: +353 1 679 2777
Fax: +353 1 679 4145
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