Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
for personal use. The
Ministry of Finance
(
http://english.bmf.gv.at
)
website has an overview of regulations. Below are
some key guidelines for anyone 17 years or older importing items from an EU or non-EU country. The amounts in
brackets are for items imported from outside the EU; if tobacco products don't have health warnings in the German
language, these too are limited to the amounts given in brackets.
Alcohol
Beer 110L (16L); or spirits over 22% 10L (1L); or spirits under 22%, sparkling wine, wine liqueurs 20L (2L);
or wine 90L (4L).
Cigarettes
800 (200); or cigarillos 400 (100); or cigars 200 (50); or tobacco 1kg (250g).
Money
Amounts of over €10,000 in cash or in travellers cheques (or the equivalent in cash in a foreign currency) must
be declared on entering or leaving the EU. There is no limit within the EU, but authorities are entitled to request accur-
ate information on the amount you are carrying.
Discount Cards
Various discount cards are available. Some are free with an overnight stay, some cost a few euros or, like the Kärnten
Card in Carinthia, cards can cost €36 for one week but offer substantial benefits such as a 50% reduction on buses and
trains.
SENIOR CARDS
In some cases senior travellers will be able to get discount admission to sights, but local proof is often required. It can't
hurt to ask and show proof of age, though. The minimum qualifying age for Austrians is 60 or 65 for men and 60 for
women.
STUDENT/YOUTH CARDS
International Student Identity Cards (ISIC) and European Youth Card (Euro<26; check
www.euro26.org
for discounts)
will get you discounts at most museums, galleries and theatres. Admission is generally a little higher than the price for
children.
