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Conditions for duty-free allowances

The general conditions for duty-free allowances are as follows:

Goods carried with you

As a general rule, duty-free allowances apply only to goods that travelers carry with them upon arrival from abroad. However, duty-free treatment may be granted for luggage that has been separated from its owner, provided the traveller can present a certificate from customs confirming that the allowance was not used upon arrival.

Personal use

Duty-free allowances apply only to goods intended for personal use, for the traveler, their family, or as gifts. They do not apply to goods intended for sale or imported for commercial purposes.

Please note that two or more travelers cannot combine their allowances for duty-free imports.

Proof of purchase

Travelers may be required to demonstrate that the goods they are carrying meet the conditions for duty-free import. It is therefore advisable to keep receipts for items purchased during travel. It may also be important to show that certain valuable items taken on the trip were originally obtained in Iceland.

Skatturinn - Iceland Revenue and Customs

Contact us

Tel: +354 442 1000

Contact us

Opening hours

Monday through Thursday
9:00 to 15:30

Friday
9:00 to 14:00

Offices

Head offices: Katrínartún 6
105 Reykjavík

National ID: 540269-6029