Instructions for carrying items into the UK

Going to study in the UK. Now that everyone has obtained their visa, many students still don’t know much about what cannot be brought into the UK. Customs strictly prohibits many things from entering the UK. Let’s take a look at the things you need to bring into the UK below.

Be sure to pay special attention to: meat, eggs, milk, and instant noodles. It is illegal for individuals to bring meat or dairy products (even seasonings, various cakes or instant noodles containing the above ingredients) from non-EU countries into the UK.

At the same time, the British government also has strict restrictions on the import of fish, shellfish, eggs, certain fruits and vegetables. If an individual brings prohibited food into the country, the customs will confiscate it; if an individual carries a limited amount of food that is overweight, the customs will also confiscate the overweight portion.

For those who like tobacco, please pay special attention to the following content! Non-British citizens can bring the following items into the country duty-free: 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos/50 cigars/500 grams of tobacco. However, if violations occur, individuals may be fined or even face the risk of being blacklisted.

After reading this, I hope you will have a clearer understanding of the customs requirements for items carried in the UK. After all, studying abroad is a turning point in life, and you need to take every step well. If students have more needs, please feel free to consult us. I wish you all the best in studying in the UK.