Franchise en Estonie
Goods from outside the EU: €430 per traveller (commercial air/sea travel). Some countries give €150 to under-15s. Allowances cannot be pooled. A single item worth more than the allowance is taxed on its full value. ✅ Official
2.5% flat-rate customs duty plus 24% VAT on the excess. 🟣 Reported
Statut
| Bijoux en or | allowed | Jewellery you own and wear is fine. New jewellery counts towards the €430/€300 allowance. ≈ Estimated |
| Lingots et pièces d'or | declare | Investment gold counts as cash for the €10,000 declaration and is VAT-exempt, but must be declared. ✅ Official |
| Téléphones mobiles | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Ordinateurs portables et tablettes | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Autres appareils électroniques | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Montres | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Parfums et cosmétiques | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Vêtements et chaussures | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Cadeaux et autres | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Alcool | allowed | Duty-free (17+): 1 L of spirits over 22% or 2 L under 22%, plus 4 L of wine and 16 L of beer. ✅ Official |
| Tabac | allowed | Duty-free (17+): 200 cigarettes, or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250 g of tobacco. Some countries allow less for land travellers. ✅ Official |
| Cigarettes électroniques | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Espèces | declare | Declare €10,000 or more in cash (including gold coins/bars) when entering or leaving the EU. ✅ Official |
| Médicaments | restricted | Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval. ≈ Estimated |
| Aliments emballés | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Viande et produits laitiers | prohibited | Meat, milk and dairy products from most non-EU countries are banned in personal luggage. 🟣 Reported |
| Plantes, graines et fruits | restricted | Plants, seeds and fresh fruit usually need a phytosanitary certificate. Declare them. ≈ Estimated |
| Drones | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Armes et munitions | restricted | Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance. ≈ Estimated |
| Stupéfiants | prohibited | Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse. ≈ Estimated |
Déclarer ou payer en ligne
- EU cash declaration form: Required for €10,000 or more in cash when entering or leaving the EU. Many countries let you file it online in advance. ✅ Official
Quitter Estonie
- Declare €10,000 or more in cash when leaving the EU. Non-EU residents can claim VAT refunds on purchases at the last EU exit point. ✅ Official
⚖️ Si vous ne déclarez pas
- Not declaring €10,000+ in cash when entering or leaving the EU: the cash can be detained and fines apply (in some countries up to 50% of the amount).
- Goods over the allowance not declared: duty, VAT and penalties, and the goods can be seized.
- Meat and dairy from outside the EU are confiscated and destroyed.
🟣 Reported EntryBrief – EU cash: seizure, fine up to 50% (Portugal example)
Questions fréquentes
Combien puis-je rapporter en franchise de vers Estonie ?
Goods from outside the EU: €430 per traveller (commercial air/sea travel). Some countries give €150 to under-15s. Allowances cannot be pooled. A single item worth more than the allowance is taxed on its full value.
Combien d'espèces puis-je emporter en Estonie ?
Declare €10,000 or more in cash (including gold coins/bars) when entering or leaving the EU.
Puis-je payer la douane en ligne avant d'aller en Estonie ?
EU cash declaration form: Required for €10,000 or more in cash when entering or leaving the EU. Many countries let you file it online in advance.
Sources
- ✅ Official Council Directive 2007/74/EC (traveller allowances)
- 🟣 Reported EU flat-rate duty 2.5% on excess (summary of EU rules)
- ✅ Official Your Europe – Alcohol, tobacco and cash
- 🟣 Reported EU – personal imports of meat & dairy from non-EU countries banned
Last checked: 2026-11-09