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Andorra Customs: Duty-Free Allowances and Taxes in Pas de la Case 2026

Customs

Andorra, a small country tucked away in the heart of the Pyrenees, is a popular destination for tourists thanks to its stunning scenery, outdoor activities and attractive prices. When you head back into France from Pas de la Case, it's essential to know the customs rules and duty-free allowances to avoid fines and having your goods confiscated.

Good to Know

  • Frequent checks in Pas de la Case, especially during peak season
  • Fines of €150 to €1,000 for exceeding the allowances
  • Confiscation is possible for undeclared goods
  • Allowances cannot be combined for a single item within a family

Allowances for Travelers

When you return to France from Andorra, you benefit from value-based allowances that let you bring back goods without paying taxes or customs duty. These allowances vary depending on your mode of transport, your age, and the type of goods.

Main allowances for travelers aged 17 and over:

  • By land: €900
  • By air: €430
  • Tobacco: 40 cigarettes or 20 cigarillos or 10 cigars or 50 grams of smoking tobacco
  • Alcohol: 1 litre of drinks over 22% ABV, or 2 litres of drinks under 22% ABV
  • Perfume: 75 ml of eau de toilette or 37.5 ml of perfume
  • Gifts: €450 per person (total value of gifts)

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Important:

  • Allowances are cumulative for members of the same family traveling together.
  • Goods that exceed the value-based allowances must be declared to customs and are subject to duty and taxes.
  • There are restrictions and bans on certain products, such as weapons, drugs and counterfeit goods.

Tips for getting through customs smoothly

  • Find out about the customs rules and allowances before your trip.
  • Keep your receipts to prove the value of the goods you're carrying.
  • Declare everything you're carrying, even if it's below the allowances.
  • Be polite and cooperative with customs officers.

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By following this advice, you'll get through customs in Andorra without any trouble and can fully enjoy your stay.

Remember: following customs rules is essential to ensure safety and fairness for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shopping and Customs in Andorra

How much alcohol and tobacco can you bring back from Andorra?

  • Tobacco: 300 cigarettes, 150 cigarillos, 75 cigars or 400g of rolling tobacco.
  • Alcohol:
    • 1.5 litres of drinks over 22% ABV, or 3 litres of alcoholic drinks up to 22% ABV.
    • 5 litres of still wine.

How much tobacco can you bring back from Pas de la Case?

The tobacco limit in Pas de la Case is the same as for Andorra as a whole:
  • 300 cigarettes.
  • 150 cigarillos.
  • 75 cigars.
  • 400g of rolling tobacco.
These quantities are checked at French customs.

How can you avoid customs in Pas de la Casa?

Avoiding customs is illegal. Respecting import limits is mandatory to avoid fines or having your goods confiscated. Checks are frequent, especially in Pas de la Case.

What can you buy in Andorra?

In Andorra, you can buy:
  • Duty-free products such as alcohol, tobacco and perfume.
  • Electronics and digital devices.
  • Sports equipment, especially for skiing.
  • Clothing and fashion accessories.
  • Local food products, such as cheese and cured meats.
Goods that you carry are subject to specific regulations when entering or leaving France, and some are prohibited. Please note. The rules on allowances for goods carried by a traveler entering France directly from a non-EU country also apply to goods carried by a traveler entering France from a non-EU country after passing through an EU member state.
Means of payment, currency...
To help combat money laundering linked to drug trafficking, importing or exporting sums, securities or valuables to or from France must be declared to customs when crossing the border, if the amount carried is equal to or greater than 7,600 euros or its equivalent.
On your way back from Andorra
You must declare the goods you're carrying and pay the corresponding duty and taxes to customs.
You can benefit from quantity- or value-based allowances on the goods listed in the table below (purchases or gifts). The amount of these allowances results from an agreement between the European Union and Andorra.
Categories of GoodsQuantities
Tobacco
Cigarettes 300 units
or Cigarillos 150 units
or Cigars 75 units
or Smoking Tobacco 400 g
Alcoholic Beverages
Still Wine 5 litres
and either drinks over 22° 1.5 litre
or drinks of 22° or less 3 litres
Coffee 1000 g
or coffee extracts and essences 400 g
Tea 200 g
or tea extracts or essences 80 g
Perfume 75 ml
Eau de Toilette 3/8 litre
Agricultural Products
Per traveler aged 15 and over 175 euros
Per traveler under 15 90 euros
Other Goods
Per traveler aged 15 and over 900 euros
Per traveler under 15 450 euros

The amounts shown in the table above cannot be combined by different family members for a single item.

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