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Travelling outside the EU

When shopping while travelling outside the EU, you must pay attention to the total amount for your goods. There is, in fact, an amount threshold for how much you are allowed to bring into Denmark without paying customs duties, VAT and excise duties.

If you travel to Denmark from a country outside the EU, you must pay customs duties, VAT and excise duties if you have bought goods for a value of more than: 

  • DKK 3,250 if you arrive in Denmark by plane or ship 
  • DKK 2,250 if you arrive by other means of transport. 

You may be asked to show receipts for your goods. Therefore, remember to save the receipts so that you can document what you have purchased and paid. 

Special quantity limits apply to alcohol and tobacco. If you stay within these limits, you can avoid paying customs duties, VAT and excise duties.