Alcohol / Spirits 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Alcohol / Spirits is restricted for travelers entering Pakistan; declare above the personal allowance.
Can I bring Alcohol / Spirits into Pakistan?
Alcohol / Spirits is restricted for travelers entering Pakistan; declare above the personal allowance.
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
Alcohol / Spirits requires declaration at customs (and in some cases an import permit) when carried by travelers into Pakistan. Federal Board of Revenue — Pakistan Customs applies a personal-allowance threshold per item category; quantities above attract duty + the destination's VAT/GST rate (18%) plus, for select categories, an additional excise tax. ASEAN AFTA / RCEP preferential treatment for member-state goods. Cultural-property export rules vary sharply by destination. Travelers should consult Federal Board of Revenue — Pakistan Customs for the current quantity threshold + documentation requirement before departure.
PENALTIES
- Fine: 500–500000 PKR
- Civil penalty only
Leaving Pakistan with alcohol / spirits
Alcohol possession in Pakistan is restricted to permit holders and non-Muslim travellers under limited allowances. Where possession is lawful (duty-free purchase, permitted stock), taking a personal quantity out of the country is not separately controlled, but travellers should retain purchase receipts showing lawful acquisition. Destination-side duty-free allowances (typically 1-2 litres) govern the arrival side.
Alcohol prohibited for Muslim travelers; non-Muslim travelers may bring 5 litres if declared and licensed at destination. Tobacco: 200 cigarettes / 50 cigars. Personal goods up to PKR 50,000 (≈USD 175). Higher allowance for returning expat residents under the Transfer of Residence facility.
Carry Alcohol / Spirits in carry-on where applicable (medication / lithium battery / valuables). On arrival, walk the Red Channel and declare on the customs form. Federal Board of Revenue — Pakistan Customs computes duty + VAT at the published rate. Have the purchase receipt + (for medication) the original prescription available.
This page covers destination customs rules in Pakistan. 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