What is the duty-free allowance when entering Finland from outside the EU?
The two value limits, what they include and what happens above them.
Short answer
If you arrive from outside the EU by plane or ship, you can bring goods worth up to 430 euros without paying duty or tax. If you arrive by car, train or pleasure boat, the limit is 300 euros. The limit covers things like clothes, electronics and perfume, but alcohol and tobacco products have their own allowances.
Why
- Finnish Customs says you can bring goods for a maximum of 430 euros without taxes or duties when you arrive by plane or boat.
- Customs says the limit is 300 euros for travellers arriving by car or train from outside the EU.
- Customs notes that tobacco products are not included in the value limit, but snus, e-cigarettes and nicotine liquids are.
Details
You cannot split one item between travellers: a phone worth 600 euros goes over the limit even if two people travel together. Above the limit you declare the goods and pay tax and duty on their full value.
Tip
Keep receipts for expensive items you bought abroad, and for items you took with you from home, so you can show where they came from.
What may differ
Travel within the EU has no value limit for goods for your own use. The limits apply when you come from outside the EU tax area, including Åland.
Common misconception
The 430 euro limit is per family, so a family of four can bring 1,720 euros of goods.
What actually happens
The limit is per traveller, but one item cannot be divided between people.
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Sources
- Finnish Customs: TravellingChecked at:
- Finnish Customs: Tips for returning travellersChecked at:
- Finnish Customs: Traveller imports of tobaccoChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Customs rules can change, so check Finnish Customs (Tulli) before you travel.
Visas and Entry Regulations (Schengen)Related questions
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How much money do you need to show to enter Finland?
For a Finnish Schengen visa, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs sets the minimum funds at 50 euros per day of stay.
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Do you need travel insurance for Finland?
For visa applicants it is mandatory.
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Are there border checks between Finland, Sweden and Norway?
Normally there are no checks.
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Do you need a passport for the ferry between Helsinki and Tallinn?
Yes, you need a valid travel document even though there is usually no border check.