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Gold Jewellery 🇩🇰 Denmark

VERIFIED · 2026-07-14MEDIUM CONFIDENCE

Gold Jewellery is restricted for travelers entering Denmark; declare above the personal allowance.

ANSWER

Can I bring Gold Jewellery into Denmark?

RESTRICTEDVERIFIED · 2026-07-14MEDIUM CONFIDENCE

Gold Jewellery is restricted for travelers entering Denmark; declare above the personal allowance.

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

skat.dk
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Full details

Gold Jewellery requires declaration at customs (and in some cases an import permit) when carried by travelers into Denmark. Toldstyrelsen (Danish Customs Agency) applies a personal-allowance threshold per item category; quantities above attract duty + the destination's VAT/GST rate (25%) plus, for select categories, an additional excise tax. EU customs harmonisation and EU Regulation 608/2013 IPR enforcement apply alongside national rules. Travelers should consult Toldstyrelsen (Danish Customs Agency) for the current quantity threshold + documentation requirement before departure.

PENALTIES

  • Fine: 500–200000 DKK
  • Civil penalty only

Leaving Denmark with gold jewellery

ALLOWEDPersonal gold jewellery may be exported from Denmark for personal use; commercial quantities and gold bullion require declaration.

Personal-wear gold jewellery is generally free to export from Denmark at reasonable personal-use quantities. High-value personal jewellery (typically above USD 10,000 equivalent) should be declared on EU Cash Declaration. Gold bullion, bars, and coins face different treatment — may require advance export authorisation from the central bank for commercial quantities. Antique jewellery over cultural-property age thresholds may require an export permit.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Carry Gold Jewellery in carry-on where applicable (medication / lithium battery / valuables). On arrival, walk the Red Channel and declare on the customs form. Toldstyrelsen (Danish Customs Agency) computes duty + VAT at the published rate. Have the purchase receipt + (for medication) the original prescription available.

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2026-07-14

AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in Denmark. Whether you can carry gold jewellery through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

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