Tobacco and alcohol customs allowances in the Netherlands (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: From EU countries, Dutch customs lists 800 cigarettes, 10 litres of spirits, 90 litres of wine and 110 litres of beer. From outside the EU the limits are 200 cigarettes, 1 litre of spirits over 22%, 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Cigarettes from an EU state: allowance or guide level (pieces)Personal allowance for travellers | 800 pieces [1] |
| Spirits from an EU state: allowance or guide level (litres)Personal allowance for travellers | 10 litres [2] |
| Wine from an EU state: allowance or guide level (litres)Personal allowance for travellers | 90 litres [2] |
| Beer from an EU state: allowance or guide level (litres)Personal allowance for travellers | 110 litres [2] |
| Cigarettes from outside the EU: duty-free allowance (pieces)Personal allowance for travellers | 200 pieces [1] |
| Spirits over 22% vol. from outside the EU: duty-free allowance (litres)Personal allowance for travellers | 1 litres [2] |
| Still wine from outside the EU: duty-free allowance (litres)Personal allowance for travellers | 4 litres [2] |
| Beer from outside the EU: duty-free allowance (litres)Personal allowance for travellers | 16 litres [2] |
Notes
- Per person aged 17 or over, from an EU country or Northern Ireland. Above this amount the traveller must be able to show personal use, otherwise tax is due or goods are seized. Wine includes at most 60 litres of sparkling wine.
- Per person aged 17 or over, from a non-EU country or exception area. The allowance can be combined across tobacco types.
- Per person aged 17 or over. Either 1 litre of spirits over 22%, or 2 litres of lighter drinks (liqueur, sparkling wine); mixing reduces the other share. Still wine and beer come on top.
Sources
- Douane Nederland: Sigaretten of tabak meenemen uit het buitenland (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Douane Nederland: Drank meenemen uit het buitenland (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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