You can bring into Australia, duty-free, one unopened packet of up to 25 cigarettes (or 25 grams of other tobacco products) if you are aged 18 or over. This is the current personal allowance for travelers entering Australia without paying duty or tax
. If you bring more than this allowance, you must declare the excess tobacco products on your incoming passenger card and pay the applicable duty and taxes. Failure to declare can result in fines, confiscation, and other penalties, including visa cancellation or refusal of entry
. Summary of key points:
- Duty-free allowance: 25 cigarettes or 25 grams of other tobacco products per person aged 18+.
- This includes all tobacco forms such as loose tobacco, cigars, and chewing tobacco.
- Any amount above this must be declared and duty paid.
- Travelers under 18 are prohibited from bringing tobacco products.
- The rules apply to both residents and visitors, with no combining of allowances between travelers
These regulations reflect Australia’s strict tobacco control policies aimed at reducing tobacco use and illegal trade
. Therefore, when traveling to Australia, you should limit yourself to one unopened pack of up to 25 cigarettes to comply with customs regulations and avoid penalties.
