What happens if I do not declare alcoholic beverages (combined volume and value cap) 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 (combined volume and value cap) 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 (combined volume and value cap) allowance in Portugal?

Yes — 17 years. A traveller under that age gets no allowance for alcoholic beverages (combined volume and value cap) at all, not a smaller one.

Where does this rule come from?

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

How does Portugal compare with other countries on alcoholic beverages (combined volume and value cap)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit alcoholic beverages (combined volume and value cap), 13 limit it and 6 let it through. Portugal is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Alcoholic beverages (combined volume and value cap) can I bring into Portugal?

Allowed

You can bring Alcoholic beverages (combined volume and value cap) into Portugal without a special limit.

Extra conditions apply

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Not required

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

Last verified 2026-09-19

Harmonização fiscal comunitária Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira

Questions about Alcoholic beverages (combined volume and value cap) in Portugal

Do I have to declare alcoholic beverages (combined volume and value cap) at Portugal customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare alcoholic beverages (combined volume and value cap) 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 (combined volume and value cap) 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 (combined volume and value cap) allowance in Portugal?: Yes — 17 years. A traveller under that age gets no allowance for alcoholic beverages (combined volume and value cap) at all, not a smaller one.
Can I take alcoholic beverages (combined volume and value cap) out of Portugal?: Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking alcoholic beverages (combined volume and value cap) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Portugal limit for alcoholic beverages (combined volume and value cap) 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 Harmonização fiscal comunitária. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Portugal compare with other countries on alcoholic beverages (combined volume and value cap)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit alcoholic beverages (combined volume and value cap), 13 limit it and 6 let it through. Portugal is among the ones that set a limit.

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