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An import personal alcohol interstate permit authorizes the permit holder to transport alcoholic beverages greater than one gallon or four liters within, into, or through the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Fee(s)
$50 (waived for active duty military)
References
COV 4.1-212.A.4—Permits required in certain instances
Apply for This Permit
View the list of permit documents (PDF) required to complete the application. Apply for this permit using the link provided at the top of the page.
Additional Guidelines
Moving from Abroad
Are you shipping alcoholic beverages with your household goods? Complete the permit application, and Virginia ABC will email you the authorization required by U.S. customs to pick up your household goods. This authorization is required for members of our armed forces and civilians returning to the United States. The fee is waived for members of our armed forces. For more information contact our Tax Management Section at taxexaminer@virginiaabc.com or call (804) 219-2039.Moving from Another U.S. State
You’ll need authorization to bring in more than one gallon of alcoholic beverages, which include wine, beer and distilled spirits. For more information contact our Tax Management Section at taxexaminer@virginiaabc.com or call (804) 219-2039.Returning from Vacation Outside of Virginia
The Code of Virginia prohibits the transportation or importation of more than one gallon of alcohol into the commonwealth per individual per occasion. You do not need any paperwork to bring back one gallon or less.
The information on this page does not in any way replace or supersede what is listed in Title 4.1 of the Code of Virginia or Title 3 of the Administrative Code of Virginia. It is the responsibility of every individual or business applying for a license or permit to review, in detail, the applicable sections of the code.
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Training
Virginia ABC offers free online training to help managers, sellers and servers to become more responsible and better understand ABC laws, rules and regulations. For more information, contact Education and Prevention, (804) 977-7440 or education@virginiaabc.com.
Definitions
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Import Personal Alcohol Interstate
