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DUTY-FREE ALLOWANCES

🇮🇸 Iceland

REGIONEUROPE
CUSTOMS AUTHORITYIceland Revenue and Customs (Skatturinn)
VAT RATE24%

Duty-Free Allowances

CategoryAllowance
Alcohol1L
Cigarettes200
Personal goods valueUS$660
Travelers aged 20+ may bring 1 L spirits + 6 L beer + 200 cigarettes / 250 g loose duty-free. Personal goods up to ISK 88,000 (≈USD 660). Iceland strictly enforces alcohol-import limits.

Travelers aged 20+ may bring 1 L spirits + 6 L beer + 200 cigarettes / 250 g loose duty-free. Personal goods up to ISK 88,000 (≈USD 660). Iceland strictly enforces alcohol-import limits.

Cash Declaration Threshold

US$10,000DECLARATION REQUIRED ABOVE THIS AMOUNT

Local currency equivalent: ISK

Travelers carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or negotiable instruments above this threshold must declare them at customs on arrival.

Special Notes

  • 01Iceland is NOT in the EU but is in the Schengen Area + EEA.
  • 02Strict biosecurity: Iceland is rabies-free; pet imports require multi-month preparation similar to UK/AU.
  • 03Used riding equipment (saddles, riding clothing) banned to protect Icelandic horse population from disease.
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