The Duty-Free Allowances for Wallis & Futuna

Each passenger arriving in Wallis and Futuna is entitled to a certain amount of duty-free goods. Here is a quick breakdown of allowances for duty-free goods each passenger can bring into Wallis and Futuna.

Wallis and Futuna Duty-Free Allowance for Alcohol

Each passenger can bring the following quantities of duty-free alcoholic beverages into Wallis and Futuna:

• 2 litres (68 fl oz) of alcoholic beverages

Wallis and Futuna Duty-Free Allowance for Tobacco and Cigarettes

Each passenger can bring the following quantities of duty-free tobacco or cigarettes into Wallis and Futuna:

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 cigarillos or 500 g (18 oz) of tobacco or 250 g (9 oz) of smoking tobacco

Wallis and Futuna Duty-Free Allowance for Perfumes

That's right, there is even a duty-free allowance on perfume for Wallis and Futuna, which is:

• 50 ml (1.7 fl oz) of perfume

Wallis and Futuna Duty-Free Allowance for Tea and Coffee

To add to the duty-free allowance list, tea and coffee also have a limit:

• 500 g (1.1 lb) of regular coffee (beans or ground) or 200 g (7 oz) of coffee extracts or essences (like instant coffee or concentrated liquid coffee)
• 100 g (3.5 oz) of tea (loose leaf or tea bags), or 50 g (1.8 oz) of tea extracts or essences

Wallis and Futuna Duty-Free Allowance for Cash

Travellers carrying sums of money, securities or valuables (traveller's checks, cash, gold coins, securities, debt instruments) totalling 1,193,317 XPF or more (or €10,000) or its equivalent value must declare them to customs.

This provision does not apply to travellers arriving from or departing to the national territory (Metropolitan France, French Overseas Departments, New Caledonia, French Polynesia).

The customs service will collect any duties and taxes that may be due.

Other Duty-Free Allowances

Each passenger may also bring other dutiable goods purchased from overseas into Wallis and Futuna, such as gifts, souvenirs, electronic equipment, jewellery, watches and sporting equipment valued at up to 30,000 XFP per traveller over 17 years of age or 10,000 XFP per traveller under the age of 17.

Especially for electronic equipment, Wallis and Futuna Customs states: "You should obtain documents proving the legal status of items such as camcorders, cameras, radios... (purchase invoices, customs receipts, free movement card issued by the customs services) which must have been in use for 6 months on the date of departure to be admitted duty-free."

The goods must be with you and intended for personal use. This does not include alcohol and tobacco, which have their own allowances (see above).

For more information on duty-free restrictions, check out the Wallis and Futuna Prefecture website.

No, there are no duty-free outlets in Wallis and Futuna. Interestingly, goods do not have a consumer tax, so the price you see on goods is still the price you pay.

Note that it is still important not to exceed the duty-free allowance for tobacco and alcohol for your next destination, even if the alcohol or tobacco you have purchased was not "technically" duty-free. Customs officers in many countries will still hold alcohol and tobacco over the limit at the border.

Here are the duty-free allowances for popular destinations visited after Wallis and Futuna:

New Zealand Duty-Free Allowance

For each passenger 17 years old or older, you can bring back to New Zealand:

• 3 bottles of up to 1.125 millilitres each or 2.5 litres of wine or 2.5 litres of beer
• 50 cigarettes or 50 grams of tobacco or 50 cigars or a combination not exceeding 50 grams.

Australia Duty-Free Allowances

For each passenger 18 years old or older, you can bring back to Australia:

• 2.25 litres of alcohol
• 50 cigarettes, 50 grams of tobacco, or cigars.

Hawai’i (USA) Duty-Free Allowances

Each person may legally bring the following into the USA:

• 1 litre of alcohol
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 1,350 grams of tobacco or a combination
• *Cuban cigars are not permitted to be imported

Fiji Duty-Free Allowances

For entry into Fiji:

• 4.5 litres of wine or beer, or 2.25 litres of spirits or liqueur
• 250 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco or 250 grams of cigars

New Caledonia Duty-Free Allowances

For entry into New Caledonia:

• 2 litres of spirits (excluding aniseed or absinthe) and 2 litres of wine
• 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 400 grams of tobacco

France Duty-Free Allowances

For entry into France (European Union):

• 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer
• 1 litre of spirits over 22% ABV (or 2 litres of fortified wine/liqueur wine)
• 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco

Duty-Free Allowances for Other Countries

• Canada – 1 litre of alcohol, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars
• China – 1.5 litres of alcohol, 400 cigarettes
• French Polynesia – 2 litres of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, 200 cigarillos or 100 cigars
• Hong Kong – 1 litre of alcohol, 19 cigarettes or 25 grams of tobacco or 25 grams of cigars
• Japan – 3x 750ml of alcohol, Residents: 200 cigarettes, Non-residents: 400 cigarettes or 250 gramsof  tobacco
• Korea – 1 litre of alcohol, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars
• Malaysia – 1 litre of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 225 gramsof  tobacco
• Norfolk Island – 1 litre of alcoholic beverage, 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco/cigars
• Samoa – 2.25 litres of alcohol, 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco/cigars
• Singapore – 1 litre of spirits and 1 litre of wine or beer, no cigarettes, all tobacco goods must be declared
• South Africa – 2 litres of wine and 1 litre of spirits, 400 cigarettes, 250 grams of tobacco and 50 cigars
• Taiwan – 1 litre of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, 25 cigars or 500 grams of tobacco
• Thailand – 1 litre of alcohol, 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco or an equal weight of cigars
• Tonga – 2.25 litres of spirits or 4.5 litres of wine, 400 cigarettes or 500 grams of tobacco/cigars
• UK – 2 litres of wine and 1 litre of spirits, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 cigarillos or 250 grams of tobacco
• Vanuatu – 2 litres of wine and 1.5 litres of spirits, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco.

What are the questions that travellers ask about duty-free allowances in Wallis and Futuna? These answers might help answer yours!

How Many Cigarettes Can You Take into Wallis and Futuna?

Each passenger may bring in one of the following: 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 100 cigarillos, or 500 g of tobacco, or 250 g of smoking tobacco.

How Many Bottles of Wine Can I Take to Wallis and Futuna?

Passengers are allowed to bring up to 2 litres of alcoholic beverages into Wallis and Futuna as part of their duty-free allowance.

Is there a duty-free allowance for perfume?

Yes, passengers may bring up to 50 ml of perfume into Wallis and Futuna without paying duty.

What are the limits for tea and coffee?

The allowance for coffee includes up to 500 g of regular coffee (beans or ground) or 200 g of coffee extracts such as instant coffee. For tea, passengers may bring up to 100 g of tea (loose leaf or tea bags) or 50 g of tea extracts or essences.

Do I need to declare cash when entering Wallis & Futuna?

Yes, travellers must declare cash, securities or valuables totalling 1,193,317 XPF or more (or €10,000 equivalent) when entering Wallis and Futuna. This requirement applies to most international arrivals, except those travelling within certain French territories such as Metropolitan France, New Caledonia and French Polynesia.

Do I still need to follow duty-free limits when leaving Wallis & Futuna?

Yes, even if goods were purchased locally and not in a duty-free store, travellers must still comply with the duty-free limits of their next destination. Customs authorities in other countries will apply their own rules and may seize alcohol or tobacco that exceeds their allowances.