Alcohol / Spirits 🇮🇳 India
2L duty-free; state-level restrictions apply
Can I bring Alcohol / Spirits into India?
2L duty-free; state-level restrictions apply
2 liters duty-free
150%+ duty above allowance
- Indian Customs declaration for quantities above duty-free allowance
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
India allows travelers to bring 2 liters of alcohol duty-free. Quantities above the allowance face customs duty of 150% or more. Some Indian states (Gujarat, Bihar, Mizoram, Nagaland) prohibit alcohol entirely — even possessing alcohol in these states is illegal regardless of where it was purchased.
Duty-free for Indian passengers returning: INR 50,000 (~$600 USD) in general goods for those resident abroad for 3+ days; one laptop; 2L liquor/wine/beer; 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco. For passengers up to 10 years old, allowance is INR 15,000. Tourist allowance: INR 15,000 for goods other than gold or silver. Allowance for gold/silver jewelry up to specific limits.
Declare alcohol / spirits at customs on arrival in India and carry any documentation specified in the rule. Verify current requirements with Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) before travel.
2 liters duty-free
- Indian Customs declaration for quantities above duty-free allowance
150%+ duty above allowance
Indian Customs Act 1962, State Excise Laws
This page covers destination customs rules in India. Whether you can carry alcohol / spirits through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
Alcohol / Spirits is classified under Class 3 — Flammable liquids. Cabin and checked-baggage rules apply on top of any destination regulation.
Alcohol / Spirits rules in other countries
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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Completely prohibited. Zero tolerance under Islamic law.
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Non-Muslim adults may import 4 litres of spirits or wine duty-free via most emirates.
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🇲🇾 Malaysia
1 liter duty-free allowance
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🇮🇩 Indonesia
1 liter duty-free; heavily taxed beyond
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🇰🇷 South Korea
1 liter (under USD 400) duty-free
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🇫🇷 France
EU standard allowances from non-EU; unlimited within EU