Franquicia en Reino Unido
Other goods up to £390 (£270 by private plane/boat). If you go over, tax is due on ALL goods in that category, not just the excess. Allowances can't be shared. ✅ Official
About 2.5% duty plus 20% VAT on goods over the allowance. ≈ Estimated
Estado
| Joyas de oro | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Lingotes y monedas de oro | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Teléfonos móviles | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Portátiles y tabletas | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Otros electrónicos | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Relojes | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Perfumes y cosméticos | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Ropa y calzado | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Regalos y otros | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Alcohol | allowed | Duty-free (17+): 42 L beer, 18 L still wine, plus 4 L spirits or 9 L sparkling/fortified wine. ✅ Official |
| Tabaco | allowed | Duty-free (17+): 200 cigarettes, or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250 g tobacco. ✅ Official |
| Cigarrillos electrónicos | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Efectivo | declare | Declare £10,000 or more in cash when entering or leaving Great Britain. You can declare online up to 72 hours ahead. ✅ Official |
| Medicamentos | restricted | Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval. ≈ Estimated |
| Comida envasada | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Carne y lácteos | prohibited | Meat and dairy for personal use are banned, including from the EU since April 2025. ✅ Official |
| Plantas, semillas y fruta | restricted | Plants and plant products from outside the EU need a phytosanitary certificate. ✅ Official |
| Drones | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Armas y munición | restricted | Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance. ≈ Estimated |
| Estupefacientes | prohibited | Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse. ≈ Estimated |
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- Jersey / Guernsey (Channel Islands): Not part of the UK VAT area: goods are often cheaper (Jersey GST 5%, Guernsey no VAT). UK allowances apply when you travel to Great Britain. ≈ Estimated
Declarar o pagar en línea
- HMRC – declare goods & pay tax online: Check allowances, declare and pay tax and duty online up to 72 hours before you arrive. ✅ Official
- UK cash declaration (£10,000+): Declare cash online up to 72 hours before arriving or leaving. ✅ Official
Salir de Reino Unido
- Declare £10,000 or more in cash when leaving Great Britain. ✅ Official
⚖️ Si no declaras
- Undeclared cash of £10,000+: it can be seized, plus a fine of up to £5,000.
- Goods over the allowance not declared: goods can be seized (and the vehicle, if used), with penalties.
- Meat/dairy and banned items are destroyed; serious smuggling is prosecuted.
🟣 Reported EntryBrief – UK cash: seizure and fine up to £5,000
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Cuánto puedo llevar sin impuestos de a Reino Unido?
Other goods up to £390 (£270 by private plane/boat). If you go over, tax is due on ALL goods in that category, not just the excess. Allowances can't be shared.
¿Cuánto efectivo puedo llevar a Reino Unido?
Declare £10,000 or more in cash when entering or leaving Great Britain. You can declare online up to 72 hours ahead.
¿Puedo pagar la aduana en línea antes de viajar a Reino Unido?
HMRC – declare goods & pay tax online: Check allowances, declare and pay tax and duty online up to 72 hours before you arrive. UK cash declaration (£10,000+): Declare cash online up to 72 hours before arriving or leaving.
Rutas populares
- Reino Unido → Pakistán
- Reino Unido → India
- Reino Unido → Bangladés
- Pakistán → Reino Unido
- India → Reino Unido
- Reino Unido → Estados Unidos
- Estados Unidos → Reino Unido
- Emiratos Árabes Unidos → Reino Unido
Fuentes
- ✅ Official GOV.UK – Travelling to the UK (customs information)
- ✅ Official GOV.UK – Bringing goods into the UK for personal use
- ✅ Official GOV.UK – Declare cash you carry into or out of the UK
Last checked: 2026-11-09