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Customs Regulations
Ireland has a two-tier customs system: one for goods bought duty-free outside the European Union (EU); the other for
goods bought in another EU country where tax and duty are paid. There is technically no limit to the amount of goods
transportable within the EU, but customs will use certain guidelines to distinguish personal use from commercial purpose.
Duty Free
For duty-free goods from outside the EU, limits include 200 cigarettes, 1L of spirits or 2L of wine, 60ml of perfume and
250ml of
eau de toilette
.
Tax & Duty Paid
Amounts that officially constitute personal use include 3200 cigarettes (or 400 cigarillos, 200 cigars or 3kg of tobacco)
and either 10L of spirits, 20L of fortified wine, 60L of sparkling wine, 90L of still wine or 110L of beer.
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Discount Cards
Senior citizens are entitled to discounts on public transport and museum fees. Students and under-26s also get discounts
with the appropriate student or youth card. Local discount passes:
Dublin Pass
(
www.dublinpass.ie
; adult/child 1 day €35/19, 2 day €55/31, 3 day €65/39, 6 day €95/49) Not only do you
get free entry into 30 attractions, but you can skip whatever queue there is by presenting your card. The card is available
from any of the Dublin Tourism offices or online.
Heritage Card
( 01-647 2461;
www.heritageireland.ie
;
adult/child & student €21/8) This card entitles you to free ac-
cess to all OPW-managed sights in and around Dublin. You can buy it at OPW sites or Dublin Tourism offices.
