Do I have to declare cut flowers and wreaths at Portugal customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare cut flowers and wreaths 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 cut flowers and wreaths 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.

Can I take cut flowers and wreaths out of Portugal?

Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking cut flowers and wreaths out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Portugal limit for cut flowers and wreaths 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 Trade in plants & plant products from non-EU countries. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Passengers’ luggage It is prohibited to introduce into the EU territory plants, plant products and other objects in passengers’ personal luggage, unless accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate .”

How does Portugal compare with other countries on cut flowers and wreaths?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit cut flowers and wreaths, 19 limit it and 0 let it through. Portugal is among the ones that set a limit.

Can I bring cut flowers and wreaths to Portugal?

Official classification: Cut flowers and wreaths

Restricted

You can bring cut flowers and wreaths into Portugal only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Trade in plants & plant products from non-EU countries Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, European Commission

Questions about Cut flowers and wreaths in Portugal

Do I have to declare cut flowers and wreaths at Portugal customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Portugal customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare cut flowers and wreaths 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 cut flowers and wreaths 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.
Can I take cut flowers and wreaths out of Portugal?: Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking cut flowers and wreaths out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Portugal limit for cut flowers and wreaths 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 Trade in plants & plant products from non-EU countries. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Passengers’ luggage It is prohibited to introduce into the EU territory plants, plant products and other objects in passengers’ personal luggage, unless accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate .”
How does Portugal compare with other countries on cut flowers and wreaths?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit cut flowers and wreaths, 19 limit it and 0 let it through. Portugal is among the ones that set a limit.

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Jurisdiction: Portugal
Travel mode: Air

Freshness

Last verified: 2026-09-19
Next review: 2026-12-18

Destination

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