Do I have to declare Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV at Portugal customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Portugal customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV in Portugal?

Under Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, Guia para Viajantes, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. Under AT, Guia para Viajantes: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under RGIT, artigo 108.º n.º 2, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV to Portugal 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 Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV allowance in Portugal?

Yes — 17 years. A traveller under that age gets no allowance for Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV at all, not a smaller one.

Can I take Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV out of Portugal?

Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Portugal limit for Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV 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?

Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT) states it in Guia para viajantes. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Portugal compare with other countries on Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV, 16 limit it and 3 let it through. Portugal is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV can I bring into Portugal?

Restricted

You can bring Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV into Portugal only within the stated limits.

Extra conditions apply

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
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 disagree on this rule and the conflict is not yet resolved.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Guia para viajantes Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira

Questions about Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV in Portugal

Do I have to declare Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV at Portugal customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Portugal customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV in Portugal?: Under Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, Guia para Viajantes, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. Under AT, Guia para Viajantes: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under RGIT, artigo 108.º n.º 2, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV to Portugal 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 Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV allowance in Portugal?: Yes — 17 years. A traveller under that age gets no allowance for Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV at all, not a smaller one.
Can I take Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV out of Portugal?: Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Portugal limit for Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV 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?: Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT) states it in Guia para viajantes. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Portugal compare with other countries on Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV, 16 limit it and 3 let it through. Portugal is among the ones that set a limit.

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