What happens if I do not declare alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol in Italy?

Under Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli, Carta doganale del viaggiatore, if you declare the excess yourself: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under ADM, Carta doganale del viaggiatore: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are confiscated. Under Decreto legislativo 26 settembre 2024, n. 141, Articolo 96, comma 1, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed; the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol to Italy 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.

Where does this rule come from?

Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) states it in FAQ - Le risposte alle domande più frequenti sulla materia doganale - Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Italy compare with other countries on alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol?

Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol, 12 limit it and 8 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol can I bring into Italy?

Allowed

You can bring Alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol into Italy without a special limit.

Extra conditions apply

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Not required

Limit 1 liter

What you need to know

1 liter (33.81 US fl oz)
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply

On the plane

Airline differences

Airline	Difference from the baseline
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA)	Stricter than the standard rule

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

FAQ - Le risposte alle domande più frequenti sulla materia doganale - Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli

Questions about Alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol in Italy

How much alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol can I bring into Italy?: Italy allows 1 liters of alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol per traveller without duty. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol at Italy customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol in Italy?: Under Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli, Carta doganale del viaggiatore, if you declare the excess yourself: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under ADM, Carta doganale del viaggiatore: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are confiscated. Under Decreto legislativo 26 settembre 2024, n. 141, Articolo 96, comma 1, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed; the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol to Italy 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.
Is there a minimum age for the alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol allowance in Italy?: Yes — 17 years. A traveller under that age gets no allowance for alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol at all, not a smaller one.
Can I take alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol out of Italy?: Italy publishes no separate rule for taking alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Italy limit for alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol 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?: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) states it in FAQ - Le risposte alle domande più frequenti sulla materia doganale - Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Italy compare with other countries on alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol?: Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol, 12 limit it and 8 let it through. Italy is among the ones that set a limit.

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