What is the duty-free limit when you travel to Denmark from outside the EU?
Souvenirs, clothes and electronics from trips
Short answer
When you come home to Denmark from a country outside the EU, goods for your own use are free of duty, VAT and excise up to a value of 3,250 kr. if you arrive by plane or ship and 2,250 kr. if you arrive by other means, as of 2026. Alcohol and tobacco have their own quantity limits and do not count toward this amount. Items that work together count as one item, so you cannot split a camera and its lens to stay under the limit. If your goods are worth more, you go through the red channel and pay duty, VAT and excise.
Why
- Splitting purchases between travellers does not avoid duty.
- Keep receipts, as customs may ask to see them.
- If you are caught with undeclared goods, the fine is generally the same as the duty for ordinary goods and twice for jewellery and gold.
Details
You may also bring up to 10 litres of motor fuel in spare cans on top of the normal tank of your vehicle.
Tip
If you are not sure about the value, go to the red channel and ask rather than take the risk.
What may differ
The Faroe Islands, Greenland, the Canary Islands and Åland count as outside the EU for these rules.
Common misconception
You can bring goods worth 3,250 kr. per item, so several cheaper items are always fine.
What actually happens
The 3,250 kr. is the total value of all your goods, not a limit per item.
People also ask
- How much alcohol can you bring from outside the EU?
- What happens if you go through the green channel with too much?
- Do you pay customs on a phone bought in the USA?
Sources
- Danish Customs Agency: Travel outside the EUChecked at:
- Danish Customs Agency: TravelChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Entry and customs rules can change, so check the Danish Immigration Service, the Danish police and the Danish Customs Agency before you travel.
Planning and budgetRelated questions
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Do you pay customs on gifts sent to Denmark from outside the EU?
A gift sent by a private person from outside the EU is free of duty and VAT if it is worth EUR 45 or less.
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Can you bring medicine into Denmark?
Yes, from 1 January 2026 you may bring medicine into Denmark for personal use from any country, if it was sold legally in the country where you bought it.
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Can you bring meat and milk into Denmark from outside the EU?
No, travellers coming from a country outside the EU may not bring any meat or dairy products, which includes sausages, cheese and milk.
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Do you have to declare cash over EUR 10,000 when entering or leaving Denmark?
Yes, if you carry cash or other liquid assets worth EUR 10,000 (about 75,000 kr.) or more, you must declare them to Toldstyrelsen when you enter or leave Denmark.