When you arrive in Australia you will need to clear Australian Customs. Australian Customs regulations are very strict and it is essential you know what you CAN and CAN NOT bring into Australia.

Australia has strict border controls to prevent the possible introduction of exotic pests and diseases. As a result, travellers are screened and, in many instances, luggage is inspected or x-rayed by Customs or Quarantine officers.

Customs and Quarantine officers may question travellers at any time, selecting people and baggage for detailed examination for a number of reasons. Detector dogs might also be used to search for illegal drugs, and other prohibited exports and imports including food, plant or animal material.

Arriving in Australia

you should have your passport and completed Incoming Passenger Card ready; declare all food (tinned or packaged), plant and animal material; pack all goods you wish to declare in an easily accessible bag to assist with Customs inspection; be honest with Customs.

Essential Customs Information

You should read information on the following customs regulations:

• Duty free concessions
• Money allowances
• Prohibited goods
• Medications
• Food
• Animals and Animal products

Please visit the following website for more information: www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4835

The next page provides detail information on items you must declare on arrival.

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