Is Tenerife in the EU for duty free?

The Canary Islands are one of a group of nine territories that are part of the EU but are situated outside of Europe and known as the “outermost regions” (OMR). These territories are outside of the EU's customs and VAT regulations. Therefore, when you purchase any products in Tenerife, you do not pay VAT.



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Contrary to travelling within the EU customs territory, when in Tenerife, you can purchase VAT-free products. The number of products you can import from Tenerife tax-free must not exceed certain limits.

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Excise duties when leaving the EU If you are travelling to a destination outside the EU (and certain areas within the EU such as the Canary Islands) you can buy goods free of duty and tax in so-called tax-free shops in airports and ports.

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You can also bring in either: spirits and other liquors over 22% alcohol - 4 litres. sparkling wine, fortified wine (for example port, sherry) and other alcoholic drinks up to 22% alcohol (not including beer or still wine) - 9 litres.

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As a part of Spain, the Canaries are also part of the European Union. However, the islands enjoy some exceptions in the fiscal and economic area.

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Alcohol. A maximum of 9 litres of sparkling wine, fortified wine (for example port, sherry) and other alcoholic drinks up to 22% alcohol (not including beer or still wine).

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A sleeve of 200 just under €30 from local supermarkets. Local brands, made from black tobacco, are considerably cheaper. About 30 Euro for 200. Backi (Amber leaf) is anything from 6.50 - 7.00 Euros for 50g.

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Duty-Free allowance for travel to Great Britain 200 cigarettes. 100 cigarillos. 50 cigars. 250g tobacco.

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All the shops in the main resorts sell 10 x 50g for €74.00. At the airport (Tenerife South) when you arrive you can buy at the Duty Free shop for €77.10, to buy from the Duty Free shop on departure the price is €74.00, same price as the shops sell it at in the main resorts.

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As already said - you cannot buy Duty Free cigarettes within the EU. You can, however, buy them Duty Paid which are generally cheaper in Spain than at an Airport.

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How much money can I take with me to Spain? UP to 10,000 euros without declaring. Whether you are travelling with euros or with the currency of another country, the limit is 10,000 euros or equivalent.

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Answer and Explanation: While Tenerife is part of the autonomous Canary Islands, these islands are Spanish territory, and Spain is a part of the European Union. Thus, Tenerife and the other Canary Islands are part of the European Union, as well.

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The Schengen Area includes the Atlantic islands belonging to Spain and Portugal, such as the Canaries (Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa) and Madeira.

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