What happens if I do not declare narcotics, psychotropic substances and abuse-risk medicines in Spain?

If you declare the excess yourself, the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Ley Orgánica 12/1995, Artículo 2.3.a), if it is treated as smuggling: it is prosecuted as a criminal offence; the goods are confiscated. Under Ley Orgánica 12/1995, de 12 de diciembre, de Represión del, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed; the goods are confiscated.

Where does this rule come from?

Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria - Departamento de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales states it in Preguntas y respuestas sobre medicamentos estupefacientes y/o psicótropos de personas que viajen a España. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Spain compare with other countries on narcotics, psychotropic substances and abuse-risk medicines?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 3 prohibit narcotics, psychotropic substances and abuse-risk medicines, 17 limit it and 0 let it through. Spain is among the ones that set a limit.

Can I bring narcotics, psychotropic substances and abuse-risk medicines to Spain?

Official classification: Narcotics, psychotropic substances, cannabis and abuse-risk medicines

Restricted

You can bring narcotics, psychotropic substances and abuse-risk medicines into Spain only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited

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

Preguntas y respuestas sobre medicamentos estupefacientes y/o psicótropos de personas que viajen a España Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (AEMPS)

Questions about Narcotics, psychotropic substances and abuse-risk medicines in Spain

Do I have to declare narcotics, psychotropic substances and abuse-risk medicines at Spain customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Spain customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare narcotics, psychotropic substances and abuse-risk medicines in Spain?: If you declare the excess yourself, the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Ley Orgánica 12/1995, Artículo 2.3.a), if it is treated as smuggling: it is prosecuted as a criminal offence; the goods are confiscated. Under Ley Orgánica 12/1995, de 12 de diciembre, de Represión del, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed; the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship narcotics, psychotropic substances and abuse-risk medicines to Spain 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 narcotics, psychotropic substances and abuse-risk medicines out of Spain?: Spain publishes no separate rule for taking narcotics, psychotropic substances and abuse-risk medicines out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Spain limit for narcotics, psychotropic substances and abuse-risk medicines 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?: Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria - Departamento de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales states it in Preguntas y respuestas sobre medicamentos estupefacientes y/o psicótropos de personas que viajen a España. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Spain compare with other countries on narcotics, psychotropic substances and abuse-risk medicines?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 3 prohibit narcotics, psychotropic substances and abuse-risk medicines, 17 limit it and 0 let it through. Spain is among the ones that set a limit.

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