Grenada customs rules & duty-free allowances

Last reviewed October 1, 2026·Official source

Grenada is an agricultural island with a single-line customs hall at Maurice Bishop International, so the officer at the desk decides whether your bag gets opened. The biggest practical risk is not the liquor allowance but undeclared cash and undeclared food or plant matter, both of which are treated harshly.

Duty-free allowances

Alcohol
1.0 L
1 litre of spirits, wine or beer in any combination. Must be 18 or over. Anything above 1 litre is dutiable at the point of entry.
Tobacco
200 cigarettes
or 50 cigars / 250 g
Cash to declare
$10,000
EC$10,000 (about US$3,700) or the equivalent in any currency. Declare it on the Customs Declaration Form handed out on the plane or at the airport. Undeclared cash is seized.
Goods duty-free
$800
Personal effects and gifts up to EC$2,000 (about US$740) are duty-free. Above that, duty is assessed at the current rate, typically 20–45% depending on the item category.

Prohibited — banned from import

  • Narcotics and controlled drugs, including cannabis in any form
  • Fresh fruit, vegetables, seeds and soil
  • Meat and meat products from countries with livestock disease outbreaks
  • Firearms and ammunition without prior written police permit
  • Counterfeit goods and pirated media
  • Pornographic material

Restricted — allowed with a permit or declaration

  • Prescription medication — declare and carry the prescription
  • Pets and live animals — require an import permit and veterinary certificate
  • Plants and plant material — require a phytosanitary certificate
  • Drones — may require permission from the Royal Grenada Police Force
  • Satellite phones and radio transmitters — require a licence from the telecommunications authority

Arriving: red vs green channel

Fill in the Customs Declaration Form before landing; it is collected at the checkpoint. Maurice Bishop International has no automated red/green channel — you walk through a single line and an officer decides whether to inspect. If you have nothing to declare, hand over the form and keep moving. If you do have something to declare, say so before your bag goes on the table.

Bringing medication

Bring personal medication in its original labelled packaging with a copy of the prescription. Up to 3 months' supply is generally accepted for personal use. Grenada classifies cannabis, cocaine, heroin, MDMA and amphetamines as narcotics — a foreign prescription for medical cannabis or ADHD stimulants will not protect you. Declare anything injectable or opioid-based.

Food, plants & animal products

All meat, dairy, fresh fruit, vegetables, seeds, soil and plant cuttings must be declared. Grenada bans most fresh produce outright to protect against fruit fly and plant disease. Commercially packaged, shelf-stable food is usually allowed but still declare it. Snacks in your carry-on count.

Rules worth knowing

Cash threshold is low

EC$10,000 is roughly US$3,700. If you are carrying that much or more in any currency, declare it. Undeclared cash is seized on the spot and you may face charges.

No red/green channel

Maurice Bishop International has a single customs line. Officers choose who to search. Being polite and declaring proactively is faster than being caught.

Agricultural island, agricultural rules

Grenada enforces plant and food bans harder than most Caribbean islands. An apple in your bag can trigger a full inspection and a fine.

Duty-free on arrival is limited

The on-arrival allowance is small. If you buy more than 1L of spirits at the airport before boarding, expect to pay duty when you land.

Frequently asked questions

Stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin are controlled in Grenada. Bring no more than 3 months' supply, keep it in the original pharmacy packaging, and carry a doctor's letter. Declare it on arrival — do not assume a foreign prescription is automatically recognised.
Under EC$10,000 (about US$3,700). Anything at or above that must be declared on the Customs Declaration Form. This applies to all currencies combined.
Yes, in practice. Drones are treated as restricted items and you should seek permission from the Royal Grenada Police Force before arrival. Undeclared drones may be held at the airport.
Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy are banned. Commercially sealed, shelf-stable snacks are usually fine but must be declared. If in doubt, leave it on the plane.
No. Grenada does not operate a tourist VAT refund scheme, so there is nothing to claim at the airport.
You pay duty on the excess at the current rate, which varies by item — typically 20–45%. The officer will assess it on the spot and you pay before leaving the customs hall.
Only with an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture and a valid veterinary health certificate. Without both, the animal will not be admitted. Apply well before you travel.

Official source

Grenada Customs and Excise Division

For guidance only. Customs allowances and prohibited-item lists change without notice — always confirm with Grenada Customs and Excise Division before travelling.