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At some ports and airports all travellers leave by the same exit, but at others there is a separate exit for travellers from other EU countries. This separate exit usually has a blue sign.
To help protect people in the UK, we carry out checks on some EU travellers to look for prohibited (banned) or restricted goods. This means that we may ask you about your baggage. Please co-operate as we need your help to prevent smuggling.
Goods you buy in the EU
You do not have to pay any tax or duty in the UK on goods you have bought in other EU countries for your own use, but please remember the following:
- Own use includes gifts, but you may be breaking the law if you sell goods that you have bought.
- Any vehicle you used to transport the goods could also be taken off you.
- The law sets out guidelines for the amount of alcohol and tobacco you can bring into the UK. If you bring in more than this, you must be able to satisfy our officer, if you are asked, that the goods are for your own use. If you can’t, the goods may be taken off you.
- If you let a coach, ferry or aircraft store your goods while travelling back to the UK, you must make sure they are clearly marked, so that when you land you can collect the exact goods you bought.
The guidelines for goods you can buy in the EU for your own use are: |
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| Spirits | 10 litres |
| Cigarettes | 800 |
| Cigarillos | 400 |
| Cigars | 200 |
| Smoking tobacco | 1 kg |
| Fortified wine (such as port or sherry) | 20 litres |
| Wine (only 60 litres of this can be sparkling wine) | 90 litres |
| Beer | 110 litres |
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People under 17 are not allowed to bring in tobacco and alcohol. |
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