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Can I bring narcotics and psychotropic substances to Spain?

Official classification
Narcotics and psychotropic substances

Restricted

You can bring narcotics and psychotropic substances into Spain 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

Questions about Narcotics and psychotropic substances in Spain

Do I have to declare narcotics and psychotropic substances at Spain customs?
Yes — it has to be declared to Spain customs on arrival.

Source: Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria - Departamento de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales — Real Decreto 1573/1993, de 10 de septiembre, por el que se somete a ciertas restricciones la circulación de los productos psicotrópicos y estupefacientes · verified 2026-09-19

What happens if I do not declare narcotics and psychotropic substances 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.

Source: Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria - Departamento de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales — Franquicias: Tabaco, alcohol y otras mercancías · verified 2026-09-20

Can I post or ship narcotics and psychotropic substances 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.

Source: Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria - Departamento de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales — Compras por Internet y envíos entre particulares — Envíos por un valor de hasta 150 euros · verified 2026-09-20

Can I take narcotics and psychotropic substances out of Spain?
Spain publishes no separate rule for taking narcotics and psychotropic substances out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Spain limit for narcotics and psychotropic substances apply per person or per family?
Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Source: Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria - Departamento de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales — Real Decreto 1573/1993, de 10 de septiembre, por el que se somete a ciertas restricciones la circulación de los productos psicotrópicos y estupefacientes · verified 2026-09-19

Where does this rule come from?
Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria - Departamento de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales states it in Real Decreto 1573/1993, de 10 de septiembre, por el que se somete a ciertas restricciones la circulación de los productos psicotrópicos y estupefacientes. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

Source: Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria - Departamento de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales — Real Decreto 1573/1993, de 10 de septiembre, por el que se somete a ciertas restricciones la circulación de los productos psicotrópicos y estupefacientes · verified 2026-09-19

How does Spain compare with other countries on narcotics and psychotropic substances?
Of the 20 countries covered here, 12 prohibit narcotics and psychotropic substances, 8 limit it and 0 let it through. Spain is among the strictest.