Vatican City customs
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Get import & export customs regulations, restricted items and food restrictions before travelling to Vatican City. Items allowed to import is Clothing and personal goods. Prohibited items is All firearms and weapons. Some of restricted items are Pets may be imported if strict rules are adhered to.
Import Regulations
Free to import items into Vatican City
Tobacco
- 200 cigarettes;
- 100 cigarillos;
- 50 cigars;
- 250 grams loose tobacco.
Other items
- Clothing and personal goods.
Prohibited items into Vatican City
- All firearms and weapons.
- Ammunitions and explosives, including fireworks.
- Acids and harmful chemicals.
- Narcotics and illegal drugs.
- Log, timber or wood-based products from Liberia, including tools or decorative items.
Restricted items into Vatican City
- Pets may be imported if strict rules are adhered to. They must have an ISO 11784/11785 compliant pet microchip inserted, have been vaccinated at least 21 days (but not more than 12 months) prior to travel. The pet must have undergone a Blood Titre Test 90 days prior to travel (this step is only required if entering from a country with a high-risk of rabies). Finally, a veterinarian must then complete the bi-lingual Annex II for Italy and attach the Rabies Certificate. All documents must accompany the animal at all times.
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Export Regulations
Free to export items from Vatican City
No rules presentProhibited items from Vatican City
- All firearms and weapons.
- Ammunitions and explosives, including fireworks.
- Acids and harmful chemicals.
- Narcotics and illegal drugs.
Restricted items from Vatican City
- Items of historic or cultural importance must be granted an export permit by Vatican/Italian authorities. For more information, contact your local embassy.
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