Can I Bring?

What You Can and Can't Bring Into Australia: Customs & Biosecurity

What can and can't you bring into Australia? Prohibited items, what you must declare on your Incoming Passenger Card, and the food allowed once declared — the biosecurity rules that help you avoid fines.

Commonly prohibited or seized

Eat these before you land or bin them before the clearance point — they are refused at the border.

Must declare on your Incoming Passenger Card

Allowed only after a biosecurity officer inspects them — always tick the box.

Usually allowed once declared

Commercially packaged, labelled products generally clear after inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What food can't you bring into Australia?

Fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs and egg products, and most uncooked meat are not allowed in luggage. Other food — including packaged food, honey, spices, and dairy — is usually allowed only if you declare it and it passes inspection.

What happens if you don't declare items at Australian customs?

Undeclared food, plant, or animal products are a biosecurity offence. You can be issued an on-the-spot infringement notice, and deliberate false declarations have led to fines in the thousands and even visa cancellation for visitors.

Can I bring packaged food into Australia?

Often yes, but you must still declare it. Commercially packaged, labelled items like chocolate, coffee, tea, and spices usually clear after inspection, while anything containing meat, egg, or fresh produce is far more likely to be restricted.