How many cigarettes can you bring into Finland?
Tobacco limits by route, the age limit and the ban on Russian tobacco.
Short answer
This topic is for adults aged 18 and over. From outside the EU you can bring 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 100 cigarillos, or 250 grams of tobacco tax-free. From other EU countries you can bring packs without Finnish and Swedish health warnings up to 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 100 cigarillos and 250 grams of tobacco. You must be 18 or over, and importing cigarettes from Russia is prohibited.
Why
- Finnish Customs lists 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 cigarillos or 250 g of tobacco as the tax-free amounts from outside the EU.
- From other EU countries, Customs lists 200 cigarettes and 50 cigars and 100 cigarillos as the maximum quantities.
- Customs states that all imports of cigarettes, cigarillos and cigars from Russia are prohibited.
Details
From outside the EU the allowances are alternatives: 100 cigarettes and 25 cigars is fine, 200 cigarettes and 50 cigars is not. Tobacco does not count towards the 430 or 300 euro value limit.
Tip
Buy cigarettes for a trip in packs with Finnish warnings if you plan to bring more, because the EU limits above apply to packs without them.
What may differ
From Åland to mainland Finland you can bring 200 cigarettes tax-free, and more with tax within set limits.
Common misconception
Because Finland is in the EU, you can bring 800 cigarettes from any EU country.
What actually happens
Finland limits cigarettes from the EU to 200 when the packs lack Finnish and Swedish health warnings.
People also ask
- Can I bring cigarettes from Estonia to Finland?
- How many cigarettes can I bring from Russia to Finland?
- Is there a duty-free cigarette limit in Finland?
Sources
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.