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Grenada Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
$300
Duty-free limit
200 cigs
Tobacco allowance
1 litre
Alcohol allowance
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Import Regulations
- 200 Cigarettes or
- 50 cigars or
- 250 grammes of tobacco
- 1 litre of wine or
- 1 litre of spirits
- 10 ounces of perfumed spirits
- Other legal goods equal to $300 EC
- Travellers over 5 years of age will need to pay a XCD 50.-. service charge at the airport before departing the country. Diplomats, government employees and Peace Corps workers are exempt.
- Illegal drugs
- Fruit and Vegetables
- Animal & Poultry Feed – exceptions made for dog or cat food
- Beer and strong spirits
- Weapons and Ammunition – unless permission has been obtained
- Pets and animals - unless permission has been obtained
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Counterfeit goods and money
- Pornographic material
- Licensed firearms imported into the country must be declared upon entry. A local licence authorizing removal from the airport can be obtained from the police.
- Any dogs or cats being imported into the country will require a special permit from the Ministry Of Agriculture stating the age, sex, colour and breed of dog and/or cat, also port of entry, time of arrival and carrier. The permit will need to be accompanied by a certificate of general health and a Rabies vaccination certificate before being allowed admittance into the country.
Export Regulations
- No information available
- Illegal drugs
- Fruit and Vegetables
- Animal & Poultry Feed – exceptions made for dog or cat food
- Beer and strong spirits
- Weapons and Ammunition – unless permission has been obtained
- Pets and animals - unless permission has been obtained
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Counterfeit goods and money
- Pornographic material
- Any exotic birds or valuable mineral products will require an export licence before being allowed to legally exit the country.
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Grenada
Hepatitis B is also present and travellers should take all required safety procedures when dealing with bloody needles or when engaging in sexual activity.
Basic security information for travelers to Grenada
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Grenada
- A yellow fever vaccination is required for all travellers over one year old planning to visit the country.
- Fish, Meat and vegetables should be well cooked and served boiling hot before being eaten and all fruit carefully peeled. Ciguatera poisoning is an illness typically contracted from eating reef fish and cannot be cooked out of a fish. Travellers suffering from ill effects should seek out the nearest available medical assistance immediately.
- Cases of Hepatitis A, Diphtheria and Typhoid have been reported in the country and travellers are advised to obtain the relevant vaccinations before beginning their journey.
- Hepatitis B is also present and travellers should take all required safety procedures when dealing with bloody needles or when engaging in sexual activity.
- Dengue fever is not uncommon in the country and all travellers visiting the country should take all necessary steps to avoid infection by the mosquitoes. Sensible precautions include wearing clothes that expose little skin and obtaining plenty of insect repellent for defence.
- Rabies is present in the country and travellers should take care around any native animals whose bites may contain the disease. If bitten, travellers should clean the wound and seek immediate medical attention before symptoms develop.
- Travellers visiting the country should also take on plenty of bottled water and sunscreen to prevent any risk of serious sunburn or dehydration.
- Swimming related dangers include jellyfish, spiny sea urchins, and corals. In the event of a serious diving related injury, air transport to a nearby country may be required.
- There is a general hospital in St Georges and several smaller hospitals in Mirabeau and Carriacou.
- Travel and health insurance should be obtained prior to beginning any visit to the country and emergency evacuation to a nearby country may become necessary in the event of serious accidents or injury.
🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Grenada
- Travellers new to the country should avoid walking alone after dark and keep their valuables safe if visiting the beach or staying on a yacht.
- Although currently politically stable, all travellers visiting the country should avoid any large gatherings or protests which could potentially turn violent.
- Travellers planning to drive around the country will need to obtain a local driving permit and a full UK driving licence. The local driving permit will likely cost 30 East Caribbean Dollars for a three month stay and should be always available for inspection. Many of the roads in the country are steep and potentially dangerous and travellers are advised to drive slowly and carefully at all times to avoid any potential accidents.
- The hurricane season runs from June to November and can pose a threat to travellers safety. Any visitors to the country during this period should check local weather forecasts for any potentially dangerous weather conditions and plan their visit accordingly. Travel along the countries roads during any period of intense wind or rain is not advised.
- It is a serious offence for any visitors to the country, regardless of age, to wear military or camouflage clothing at any stage of their visit to the country.
- Certain homosexual acts are illegal in Grenada and open displays of homosexual behaviour in public are not advised.
Contact Information
For further assistance please contact the Grenadian Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
Telephone
+14734402239
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