Do I have to declare Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV at Portugal customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare Alcoholic beverages above 22% 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 22% 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 22% ABV allowance in Portugal?

Yes — 17 years. A traveller under that age gets no allowance for Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV at all, not a smaller one.

Can I take Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV out of Portugal?

Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Portugal limit for Alcoholic beverages above 22% 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 Há algum limite quantitativo para poder usufruir-se desta isenção?. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Álcool e bebidas de teor alcoólico superior a 22% vol. ou álcool etílico não desnaturado com um teor alcoólico igual ou superior a 80% vol. - no total 1 litro”

How does Portugal compare with other countries on Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV, 9 limit it and 10 let it through. Portugal is among the more permissive.

How much Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV can I bring into Portugal?

Allowed

You can bring Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV into Portugal 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

Há algum limite quantitativo para poder usufruir-se desta isenção? Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira

Questions about Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV in Portugal

How much Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV can I bring into Portugal?: Portugal allows 1 liters of Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV per traveller without duty. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV at Portugal customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare Alcoholic beverages above 22% 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 22% 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 22% ABV allowance in Portugal?: Yes — 17 years. A traveller under that age gets no allowance for Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV at all, not a smaller one.
Can I take Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV out of Portugal?: Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Portugal limit for Alcoholic beverages above 22% 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 Há algum limite quantitativo para poder usufruir-se desta isenção?. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Álcool e bebidas de teor alcoólico superior a 22% vol. ou álcool etílico não desnaturado com um teor alcoólico igual ou superior a 80% vol. - no total 1 litro”
How does Portugal compare with other countries on Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV, 9 limit it and 10 let it through. Portugal is among the more permissive.

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