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Customs Regulations
Within the European Union you are entitled to tax-free prices on fragrances, cosmetics and skincare; photographic and
electrical goods; fashion and accessories; and gifts, jewellery and souvenirs where they are available and if there are no
longer any allowance restrictions on these tax-free items.
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If you're arriving from a non-EU country you can import, duty free, 200 cigarettes, 1L of spirits (or 2L fortified wine),
4L wine, 60ml perfume, 16L beer, and goods, including electronic devices, up to a value of €300/430 (travelling by land/
sea); anything over this value must be declared on arrival and the duty paid.
On leaving the EU, non-EU residents can reclaim value-added tax (VAT) on expensive purchases See
Click here
for
more information.
SMOKING
Smoking is banned in enclosed public spaces, which includes restaurants, bars, shops and public transport.
