What can I bring back from Calais?

You can bring back significant amounts of alcohol and tobacco from Calais duty-free to the UK, including 42 litres of beer, 18 litres of still wine, and 4 litres of spirits. Personal allowances also include 200 cigarettes and £390 worth of other goods. Note that restrictions on bringing meat and dairy products into Great Britain apply as of April 2025.

What am I allowed to bring back from France to the UK?

Overview

• bread, but not sandwiches filled with meat or dairy products.
• cakes without fresh cream.
• biscuits.
• chocolate and confectionery, but not those made with a lot of unprocessed dairy ingredients.
• pasta and noodles, but not if mixed or filled with meat or meat products.
• packaged soup, stocks and flavourings.

What can I bring back from France on a ferry?

Duty-Free and customs allowances

• 1 litre of spirits OR 2 litres of sparkling wine or fortified wine or other alcholic drink less than 22% ABV.
• 4 litres of still wine.
• 16 litres of beer.
• 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of smoking tobacco.
• and €430 in other goods.

How much wine can you bring back from Calais to the UK?

Alcohol allowance

You can bring in both: beer - 42 litres. wine (still) - 18 litres.

What is the duty-free allowance for Calais?

Calais Duty Free FAQs

In addition to alcohol, you are allowed 200 cigarettes OR 100 cigarillos OR 50 cigars OR 250g of tobacco (or a combination of these quantities). In terms of other goods, your Duty Free Calais allowance is £390 of fragrances, cosmetics, souvenirs, gifts and electrical products.

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What can't you bring back from France?

Since April 12th 2025, Brits have not been allowed to bring back the following EU products: Beef, Pork, Goat, Lamb, Mutton, Venison and any product containing these meats. Pet food or food not for consumption that contains any of these meats. Dairy products - such as cheese, yoghurt and butter.

How much alcohol can you bring back from France on the ferry?

In addition, you may also bring back 42 litres of beer and 18 litres of still wine. 200 cigarettes, or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250g of tobacco* (including shisha tobacco) or 200 sticks of tobacco for heating. You can combine these allowances, provided that you do not exceed your total tobacco allowance.

Can I take food in my suitcase to France from the UK?

Foods of animal origin and products of animal origin are subject to restrictions: travellers are not allowed to carry meat, meat-based products, milk and dairy products imported from third countries* in their personal packages and luggage.

How many bottles can you bring home from France?

Keep in mind, travelers can't transport bottles with more than 70 percent alcohol content and can only take five liters of alcohol between 24 and 70 percent. Fortunately, wine mostly falls under 24 percent, so you can bring home as many bottles as you want.

Is wine cheaper in France than the UK?

Therefore, wine in France is much cheaper than in the UK. However, when taking wines and Champagnes from France to the UK, please be careful about the amount you can bring, since new restrictions were brought in on quantities permitted due to Brexit. Check the allowances from our blog.

What am I not allowed to bring on a ferry?

Fuel - Spare containers of fuel ( petrol or diesel) are not allowed in passenger vehicles. Guns and Firearms - Motorists are only permitted to bring sporting guns on board. You must declare the guns at check-in and they should be left in the boot of your vehicle for the duration of the voyage.

Can you take tea bags into France from the UK?

People who regularly come and go between the UK and France are still getting used to the new rules imposed by Brexit, including restrictions on bringing in certain kinds of foods. Teabags, however, are not one of the items that are restricted for travellers entering the EU.

Can I take salad cream to France from the UK?

The same applies to salad cream, which despite its name does not typically contain any dairy, but only processed ingredients of vegetable origin, such as vinegar, oil, sugar etc. It also contains a small amount of dried egg, but eggs are acceptable as they fall under neither the meat nor the dairy rules.

Can I take chocolate biscuits to France from the UK?

*Confectionery, chocolate or cakes (including Christmas cake, Simnel cake or cakes containing nuts) are permitted from any country as long as they are for your personal consumption and do not contain fresh cream or high levels of dairy products.

Do I have to declare two bottles of wine?

There is no federal limit on the amount of alcohol a traveler may import into the U.S. for personal use, however, large quantities might raise the suspicion that the importation is for commercial purposes.

Can I bring back cheese from France to the UK?

It's illegal to bring any meat or dairy products from the EU into Great Britain in your personal luggage. This includes sandwiches, cheese, cured meats and milk. Products will be seized and you may face fines.

How much wine can I bring back from Calais?

You can bring back from Calais up to 18 liters of still wine per person, if you're entering the country for personal use. How many bottles of wine are in 4 litres?

What food can I not take into France?

Taking food and drink into France

You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons.

Do you have to declare prescription drugs at customs France?

All medications should be kept in their original containers. For narcotic medication, individuals can only bring the amount of medication for the duration of their travel. They will declare and present to Customs a written letter from their official MD, providing the dosage and the name of the medication.

Can I take crisps to France?

What Food Are You Allowed to Bring into France? Thankfully, plenty of items are perfectly fine to bring: Packaged, sealed goods like crisps, biscuits, crackers, coffee, tea, chocolate, and canned foods.

Can I take a ham sandwich to France?

This includes cream, cheese, yoghurt, lard, butter, lactose and even means that your cheese or ham sandwich falls foul of the regulations. You cannot bring in plants or plant parts including cut flowers.

Do you have to declare food in your suitcase?

If you're not carrying illegal food products, such as meat, walk through the Green Channel on arrival at UK Customs. This is a declaration that you have nothing illegal in your baggage.

What are you allowed to bring back from France to the UK?

Travel from France to the UK

You can bring meat, fish, cheese, and other animal products into the UK, as well as most fresh produce. Items bought in the EU and imported to the UK are free from customs duties and VAT as long as they fall within your personal allowance of up to £390 per person (for adults).

Can you take alcohol in your suitcase on a ferry?

Passengers are permitted to bring their own food and drink onboard and consume it during the sailing, however alcohol may not be brought onboard any of our vessels for consumption during your crossing. Alcohol may only be consumed onboard if it has been purchased from the onboard bars and restaurants.

What are you not allowed to take on a ferry to France?

Please note: Foot passengers may not transport firearms, ammunition, gas canisters or any other item considered to be a dangerous weapon, such as bows and arrows, knives (including chef's knives) swords etc, on board our vessels.