Duty Free

Prohibited Imports

Ammunition and firearms, unless prior authorisation has been obtained, and item(s) are declared on arrival. Vegetables, plants or plant material; meat and food products of animal origin.

Overview

The following items may be taken into Colombia by people 18 years of age and older without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes and 50 cigars and up to 500g of tobacco.
• Two bottles of alcoholic beverage.
• A reasonable quantity of perfume.

Prohibited Exports

Quantities of money exceeding US$10,000 must be declared. Taking cultural artefacts out of the country is prohibited, so if tour guides offer to sell you goods from tombs, politely decline. Colombian coffee is not prohibited, but will most likely be opened and checked. Drugs are absolutely forbidden, with harsh penalties for non-compliance.