Cyprus customs regulations

Duty-free allowance

When travelling within EU

There are no limits on the amount of alcohol and tobacco a traveller can bring in within the EU. The goods must be for personal use or as a gift and they must have had duty and tax paid in the EU country where they were acquired. Customs officials may require proof of intent if more than all the following is imported.

Tobacco limit

• Restricted to travellers 17 years and over;
• 800 cigarettes;
• 400 cigarillos (max 3g each);
• 200 cigars;
• 1kg smoking tobacco;

Bringing alcohol

• Restricted to travellers 17 years and over;
• 10 litres of spirits over 22%;
• 20 litres of alcoholic beverages, other than either wine or beer, less than 22% volume;
• 90 litres of wine (with a maximum 60 litres of sparkling wine);
• 110 litres of beer.

When travelling from outside the EU

If entering the EU from outside, passengers may bring with them duty-free goods for personal use within the limits set out below. The same applies if coming from the Canary Islands, the Channel Islands, Gibraltar or other territories where EU rules on VAT do not apply.

Tobacco limit

Restricted to travellers 17 years and over. One of the following:

• 200 cigarettes;
• 100 cigarillos;
• 50 cigars;
• 250g of smoking tobacco;
• or a proportional combination of these goods (such as 100 cigarettes and 50 cigarillos).

Bringing alcohol

Restricted to travellers 17 years and over. One of the following:

• 1 litre exceeding 22% alcohol volume; or
• 2 litres up to 22% alcohol volume.

In addition, both of the following:

• 4 litres of still wine;
• and 16 litres of beer.

Cash limit

• There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
• Funds of more than €10 000 must be declared to the customs authorities.

Other Goods free from duty

• Medicines for personal use.
• Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €430 when travelling by air.
• Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €300 when travelling by land or sea.
• Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €175 for travellers under 15 years of age.

Prohibited items

The following are goods which cannot be brought into the country.

• Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
• Obscene materials such as DVDs, book, and other media.
• Flick knives and daggers.
• Counterfeit and pirated goods and currency.
• Nuclear, chemical, toxic and other similar substances.
• Goods used for the illegal hunting of game.
• Firearms and other weapons.
• Goods shipped from or originating from countries under embargo from the United Nations Security Council and the EU.

Restricted items

These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to arrival.

• Air rifles of a diameter not exceeding 1.77 inches or 4.5 mm require a permit from Chief of Police. For further information, please visit Cyprus Police.
• Animal and animal products require an import licence from the Director of Veterinary Services, a veterinary certificate from the country of origin, and an inspection by the Veterinary Services.
• Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits. For further information, please visit the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment.
• Cinematograph films may require verification from the Ministry of the Interior.
• Explosives and fireworks require an import licence from the Inspector of Mines. They may also require an examination by The Mines Service.
• Flowers and plants require a licence from the Director of Department of Agriculture, a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, and a phytosanitary inspection by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment.
• Goods made of precious metals require checking and marking by the Cyprus Assay Office.
• Meat, fish, cheese, and other products of animal origin such as honey require a licence from the Director of Veterinary Services.