Do I have to declare mobile phone at Australia customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare mobile phone in Australia?

If you declare the excess yourself, the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act 1901, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated. Under Customs Act 1901, if it is treated as smuggling: an administrative fine is imposed; it is prosecuted as a criminal offence.

Can I post or ship mobile phone to Australia instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take mobile phone out of Australia?

Australia publishes no separate rule for taking mobile phone out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Australia limit for mobile phone apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Australian Border Force (ABF) states it in Duty free. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “If you are aged 18 years or over, you can bring up to AUD900 worth of general goods into Australia duty free.”

How does Australia compare with other countries on mobile phone?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit mobile phone, 2 limit it and 18 let it through. Australia is among the more permissive.

How much Mobile phone can I bring into Australia?

Allowed

You can bring Mobile phone into Australia without a special limit.

Carried Allowed

Declaration Not required

Limit 900 AUD

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Value cap: 900 AUD
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Duty free Australian Border Force

Questions about Mobile phone in Australia

How much mobile phone can I bring into Australia?: Australia publishes no quantity limit for mobile phone carried by a traveller. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare mobile phone at Australia customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare mobile phone in Australia?: If you declare the excess yourself, the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Customs Act 1901, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated. Under Customs Act 1901, if it is treated as smuggling: an administrative fine is imposed; it is prosecuted as a criminal offence.
Can I post or ship mobile phone to Australia instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take mobile phone out of Australia?: Australia publishes no separate rule for taking mobile phone out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Australia limit for mobile phone apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Australian Border Force (ABF) states it in Duty free. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “If you are aged 18 years or over, you can bring up to AUD900 worth of general goods into Australia duty free.”
How does Australia compare with other countries on mobile phone?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit mobile phone, 2 limit it and 18 let it through. Australia is among the more permissive.

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