Do I have to declare fish and other fishery products at Portugal customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare fish and other fishery products 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 fish and other fishery products 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 fish and other fishery products out of Portugal?

Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking fish and other fishery products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Portugal limit for fish and other fishery products 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 Evite a introdução de doenças infeciosas dos animais na UE!. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Portugal compare with other countries on fish and other fishery products?

Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit fish and other fishery products, 10 limit it and 10 let it through. Portugal is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Fish and other fishery products can I bring into Portugal?

Allowed

You can bring Fish and other fishery products into Portugal without a special limit.

Carried Allowed

Declaration Not required

Limit 20 kilogram

What you need to know

20 kilogram (44.09 lb)
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Evite a introdução de doenças infeciosas dos animais na UE! Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária (DGAV)

Questions about Fish and other fishery products in Portugal

How much fish and other fishery products can I bring into Portugal?: Portugal allows 20 kilograms of fish and other fishery products per traveller without duty. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare fish and other fishery products at Portugal customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare fish and other fishery products 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 fish and other fishery products 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 fish and other fishery products out of Portugal?: Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking fish and other fishery products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Portugal limit for fish and other fishery products 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 Evite a introdução de doenças infeciosas dos animais na UE!. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Portugal compare with other countries on fish and other fishery products?: Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit fish and other fishery products, 10 limit it and 10 let it through. Portugal is among the ones that set a limit.

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