Douane Royaume-Uni 2026 : franchise, interdits et espèces

Franchise en Royaume-Uni

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

Statut

Bijoux en or	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Lingots et pièces d'or	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
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+): 42 L beer, 18 L still wine, plus 4 L spirits or 9 L sparkling/fortified wine. ✅ Official
Tabac	allowed	Duty-free (17+): 200 cigarettes, or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250 g tobacco. ✅ 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 when entering or leaving Great Britain. You can declare online up to 72 hours ahead. ✅ 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 and dairy for personal use are banned, including from the EU since April 2025. ✅ Official
Plantes, graines et fruits	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
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

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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

Déclarer ou payer en ligne

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

Quitter Royaume-Uni

Declare £10,000 or more in cash when leaving Great Britain. ✅ Official

⚖️ Si vous ne déclarez pas

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

Questions fréquentes

Combien puis-je rapporter en franchise de vers Royaume-Uni ?

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.

Combien d'espèces puis-je emporter en Royaume-Uni ?

Declare £10,000 or more in cash when entering or leaving Great Britain. You can declare online up to 72 hours ahead.

Puis-je payer la douane en ligne avant d'aller en Royaume-Uni ?

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.

Trajets populaires

Sources

✅ 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