Duty Free

Prohibited Imports

Firearms, ammunition, explosives, offensive weapons, indecent/obscene material, plants or bulbs, live or dead animals, bird or poultry, endangered species, meat and meat products and hay or straw (even if used as packing).

Overview

Ireland is within the European Union. If you are travelling from the UK, you are entitled to buy fragance, skincare, cosmetics, champagne, wine, selected spirits, fashion accessories, gifts and souvenirs - all at tax-free equivalent prices. There are no longer any allowance restrictions on these tax-free items.

If you are arriving from a non-EU country, the following goods may be imported into Ireland by persons over 17 years of age without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• 1L of spirits and distilled beverages (more than 22%) or 2L of other alcoholic beverages with an alcoholic strength not exceeding 22%, including sparkling or fortified wine, plus 2L of table wine.
• 60mL of perfume and 250mL of eau de toilette.
• Other dutiable goods to the value of €175, or €90 if under 15 years old.