Do I have to declare used household goods (relocation) at Portugal customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare used household goods (relocation) 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 used household goods (relocation) 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 used household goods (relocation) out of Portugal?

Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking used household goods (relocation) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Portugal limit for used household goods (relocation) 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 Decreto-Lei n.º 31/85 — Normas sobre as facilidades aduaneiras a conceder aos viajantes que entrem ou saiam do território nacional (texto consolidado). CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “As bagagens dos viajantes que venham fixar domicílio no continente da República ou nas regiões autónomas são isentas do pagamento de direitos de importação.”

How does Portugal compare with other countries on used household goods (relocation)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit used household goods (relocation), 7 limit it and 13 let it through. Portugal is among the more permissive.

How much Used household goods (relocation) can I bring into Portugal?

Allowed

You can bring Used household goods (relocation) into Portugal without a special limit.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Not required

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

Decreto-Lei n.º 31/85 — Normas sobre as facilidades aduaneiras a conceder aos viajantes que entrem ou saiam do território nacional (texto consolidado) Diário da República (Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda, Portugal)

Questions about Used household goods (relocation) in Portugal

Do I have to declare used household goods (relocation) at Portugal customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare used household goods (relocation) 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 used household goods (relocation) 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 used household goods (relocation) out of Portugal?: Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking used household goods (relocation) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Portugal limit for used household goods (relocation) 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 Decreto-Lei n.º 31/85 — Normas sobre as facilidades aduaneiras a conceder aos viajantes que entrem ou saiam do território nacional (texto consolidado). CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “As bagagens dos viajantes que venham fixar domicílio no continente da República ou nas regiões autónomas são isentas do pagamento de direitos de importação.”
How does Portugal compare with other countries on used household goods (relocation)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit used household goods (relocation), 7 limit it and 13 let it through. Portugal is among the more permissive.

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