Customs Regulations

When travelling from outside the EU

If entering the EU from outside, passengers may bring with them duty-free goods for personal use within the limits set out below. The same applies if coming from the Canary Islands, the Channel Islands, Gibraltar or other territories where EU rules on VAT do not apply. 

Tobacco limit

Restricted to travellers 17 years and over travelling by road, rail, or sea. One of the following:

1. 40 cigarettes;
2. 20 cigarillos;
3. 10 cigars;
4. 50g of smoking tobacco;
5. or a proportional combination of these goods (such as 20 cigarettes and 10 cigarillos).

Tobacco limit

Restricted to travellers 17 years and over travelling by air. One of the following:

1. 200 cigarettes;
2. 100 cigarillos;
3. 50 cigars;
4. 250g of smoking tobacco;
5. or a proportional combination of these goods (such as 100 cigarettes and 50 cigarillos).

Bringing alcohol

Restricted to travellers 17 years and over. One of the following:

1. 1 litre exceeding 22% alcohol volume;
2. or 2 litres up to 22% alcohol volume.

In addition, both of the following:

1. 4 litres of still wine; and
2. 16 litres of beer. 

Cash limit

1. There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
2. Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.

Other Goods free from duty

1. Medicinal products for personal use should be accompanied by a medical certificate and prescription.
2. Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €430 when travelling by air.
3. Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €300 when travelling by land or sea.
4. Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €150 for travellers under 15 years of age.

Please ensure you check on restrictions on medication in Hungary/Europe. Ensure you have a letter from your doctor to take prescription medications with you.

For a guide on restricted medications click here.

Can I take my medication abroad?

If you are travelling to a Schengen country and want to take medicines with you that fall under the Opium Act, you will need to have a Schengen certificate. If you are travelling to a country outside the Schengen area, you will need a medical certificate. If you take these medicines with you without going through the necessary procedures, you may be in violation of local law and risk a severe penalty. So you should always ask the embassy of the country that you are travelling to what the local requirements are.

Medicines that fall under the Opium Act

Examples of medicines that fall under the Opium Act are:

1. strong painkillers;
2. sleeping pills and drugs to reduce anxiety, such as Valium or Seresta;
3. medication for ADHD, such as Ritalin or Concerta;
4. medicinal cannabis.