How much to bring back from Andorra per person: tobacco, alcohol, perfume, fuel
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The short answer
On returning from Andorra, a traveller aged 17 and over can bring into France 300 cigarettes, 1.5 L of drinks over 22° and 5 L of still wine, plus 900 € of other goods. Allowances cannot be pooled between travellers.
The official allowances (French customs)
Andorra is not in the EU: the European thresholds do not apply. The allowances of the 1990 EC/Andorra agreement apply per traveller.
| Product | Maximum quantity |
|---|---|
| Cigarettes | 300 cigarettesverified on 09/10/2026 |
| Cigarillos | 150 cigarillosverified on 09/10/2026 |
| Cigars | 75 cigarsverified on 09/10/2026 |
| Smoking tobacco | 400 gverified on 09/10/2026 |
| Drinks over 22° | 1.5 Lverified on 09/10/2026 |
| Drinks of 22° or less | 3 Lverified on 09/10/2026 |
| Still wines (non-sparkling) | 5 Lverified on 09/10/2026 |
| Coffee | 1,000 gverified on 09/10/2026 |
| Tea | 200 gverified on 09/10/2026 |
| Perfume | 75 mlverified on 09/10/2026 |
| Eau de toilette | 37.5 clverified on 09/10/2026 |
| Other goods (15 and over) | 900 €verified on 09/10/2026 |
| Other goods (under 15) | 450 €verified on 09/10/2026 |
| Foodstuffs (value, 15 and over) | 300 €verified on 09/10/2026 |
The minimum age for tobacco, alcohol, coffee and tea is 17 yearsverified on 09/10/2026, with no tolerance below that.
Rules to remember
- Allowances are individual: they cannot be pooled between travellers for the same purchase.
- Foodstuffs are limited in quantity and value (milk, butter, cheese, sugar, meat).
- Above the allowances, goods must be declared: exceeding them exposes you to seizure and a fine.
- Checks at the border are regular.
A family example
For a couple and two children under 17 yearsverified on 09/10/2026, the tobacco and alcohol allowances concern the two adults only, while the allowance for other goods is 900 €verified on 09/10/2026 per adult and 450 €verified on 09/10/2026 per child, i.e. 2,700 euros in total for the family.
The points that trip people up
- Allowances are per traveller and not per vehicle or per household.
- Children are not entitled to the tobacco and alcohol allowances.
- Coffee has a limit of 1,000 gverified on 09/10/2026 and tea of 200 gverified on 09/10/2026 per traveller.
- Food products are limited to 300 €verified on 09/10/2026 in value.
To check
The allowance calculator applies these thresholds to your basket. See shopping in Andorra or in France and what to buy at Pas de la Case.
Frequently asked questions
How many cigarettes can you bring back from Andorra?
300 cigarettes per traveller aged 17 years and over, according to French customs.
How many litres of alcohol can you bring back?
1.5 L of drinks over 22°, 3 L of drinks of 22° or less and 5 L of still wine, per adult traveller.
What value of purchases is allowed?
900 € of other goods per traveller aged 15 and over (450 € below that age), and 300 € of foodstuffs.
Can several people pool their allowances?
No: allowances cannot be pooled between travellers for the same item or the same purchase.
Going further
Official sources
This information is general and is not personalised legal, tax or financial advice. It is verified as of the date shown and may change.