Gold Allowance for Travellers to Australia (2026)
There is no limit on how much gold you can bring into Australia, but gold bought or received overseas counts towards the AUD 900 duty-free concession (AUD 450 under 18), and if you exceed it, duty and GST apply to all goods of that type, not just the excess. Gold jewellery pays 5% duty (free under some trade agreements) plus 10% GST, while investment-form gold bars, wafers and coins of at least 99.5% are duty- and GST-free. Cash and bearer negotiable instruments of AUD 10,000 or more must be reported to AUSTRAC; bullion does not need a report.
Reviewed October 2026 from official sources (listed below). Rules change — check with customs before you travel.
Estimate
Values the gold at today's international price; the ABF uses the price you paid. GST is also charged on transport and insurance, which this estimate ignores. An estimate, not a customs assessment.
Duty-Free Gold Allowance in Australia
| Traveller | Duty-free allowance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18 or over) | AUD 900 of general goods | Includes jewellery and gifts. If you exceed it, duty and GST apply to all items of that type. |
| Under 18 | AUD 450 of general goods | Same full-value rule. |
| Families travelling together | Pooled limits | Family members can combine their duty-free limits. |
| Visitor with their own jewellery | Duty- and GST-free | Personal goods brought in temporarily and taken out again. |
| Anyone: investment-form gold (99.5%+) | No limit; no duty or GST | Bars, wafers and coins. Proof and collector coins are not covered. |
Duty and GST above the concession
Gold bought or received overseas counts towards your general goods concession of AUD 900 (AUD 450 under 18). Family members travelling together can pool their concessions. If you exceed it, duty and tax apply to all items of that type, not just the part over the limit.
Gold jewellery generally pays 5% customs duty, and 10% GST is charged on the value plus duty and transport. Jewellery that qualifies under one of Australia's free trade agreements pays no duty if you can prove its origin. Precious metals are duty- and GST-free: gold of at least 99.5% fineness in investment form, such as a bar, wafer or coin. Proof coins, collector coins and jewellery are not precious metals. You pay any duty and GST to the Australian Border Force at the airport.
Declaring gold and cash
Declare gold above your concession on your incoming passenger declaration, on the paper card or, where available, the Digital Passenger Declaration, and have your proof of purchase ready. Goods that are not declared can be seized, and you can be fined.
Since 17 June 2022, cross-border movements of monetary instruments worth AUD 10,000 or more must be reported to AUSTRAC. That covers physical currency and bearer negotiable instruments such as traveller's cheques and money orders, in either direction. AUSTRAC and the ABF both say bullion does not need to be declared to AUSTRAC. The ABF notes, however, that it may direct a report on precious-metal coins that are legal tender if, together with any cash, they come to more than AUD 10,000.
Taking gold out of Australia
There is no limit or export duty on gold you take out of Australia for personal use. Monetary instruments of AUD 10,000 or more must be reported when you leave, too.
Visitors and Australians leaving the country can claim back the GST on goods such as jewellery under the Tourist Refund Scheme. The purchase must be at least AUD 300 from one business within 60 days before departure, and the goods must be carried with you. If you bring a TRS item back into Australia, you must declare it. Your destination's rules apply on arrival, such as India's limits for returning residents.
From India or Dubai to Australia
Visitors from India can bring jewellery they own and wear, duty- and GST-free, as personal goods that will leave with them. Gifts for family count towards the AUD 900 concession. Get an Indian export certificate before departure if you will bring jewellery back to India.
Australians buying gold in Dubai must declare anything above AUD 900. Gold jewellery is then charged duty and GST on the full value, unless it qualifies for a free trade agreement rate. Investment-form bars and coins of 99.5% or more are duty- and GST-free, but declare them if they take you over the limit.
Practical tips
Keep invoices showing the weight, karat and price, and carry gold in your hand baggage. Jewellery and gold imported for sale are commercial goods, and an import declaration is needed above AUD 1,000. Check the ABF and AUSTRAC websites before you travel, as forms and limits change.
Gold price in Australia today
Live rates →| 24K (999) | $183.94 / gram | $1,839 / 10 g |
|---|---|---|
| 22K (916) | $168.66 / gram | $1,687 / 10 g |
| 18K (750) | $138.10 / gram | $1,381 / 10 g |
Bringing Gold to Australia: FAQ
How much is 10 grams of 22K gold worth in Australia today?
About $1,687 at the international price converted to AUD (Oct 22, 2026, 21:00 UTC). Customs use their own notified or assessed value, and shops charge more, so treat this as an estimate.
How much gold can I bring into Australia?
There is no limit. Gold bought overseas counts towards the AUD 900 concession (AUD 450 under 18). Above that, jewellery pays 5% duty plus 10% GST on its full value, while investment gold of 99.5% or more is duty- and GST-free.
How much gold can I bring from India to Australia?
Visitors can bring the jewellery they own and wear, free, as personal goods they will take home. New gold and gifts count towards the AUD 900 concession; above that, declare them and pay duty and GST.
How much gold can I bring from Dubai to Australia?
Any amount if declared. Jewellery over the AUD 900 concession pays 5% duty (unless a trade agreement applies) and 10% GST on all items of that type. Gold bars and coins of 99.5% or more are duty- and GST-free.
Is there GST on gold coins in Australia?
Not on gold coins and bars of at least 99.5% purity in investment form. Proof and collector coins are not treated as precious metals and may attract GST.
Do I need to report gold bullion to AUSTRAC?
No. AUSTRAC and the ABF say bullion does not need to be declared to AUSTRAC. Cash and bearer negotiable instruments of AUD 10,000 or more must be reported, and the ABF may direct a report on legal-tender gold coins that, with any cash, come to more than that amount.
Can a child bring gold into Australia?
Yes. Travellers under 18 have an AUD 450 concession, and family members travelling together can pool their concessions.
Gold Travel Allowance in Other Countries
Sources: ABF: Duty free concessions · ABF: Importing precious metals, coins, jewellery and currency · AUSTRAC: Cross-border movement reporting has changed · AUSTRAC: Moving money across international borders. Information, not legal advice: customs officers decide on the spot, and rules change. See also: gold price in Australia · gold price by weight.