Customs

Vatican Customs Regulations

Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory

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250 cigs
Tobacco allowance
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Import Regulations

  • 250 Cigarettes or 100 Cigarillos or 50 Cigars or 250 grams of tobacco
  • Narcotics
  • Pornography
  • Counterfeit items
  • Cultural artefacts and other objects of cultural importance
  • Explosive material
  • Weaponry and ammunition
  • Any type of seeds and nuts (except commercially packed processed stuff for consumption)
  • Fresh fruit and vegetables
  • Live plants
  • Animal products (feathers, skins and leather goods etc.) and foodstuff like honey, meat, milk etc.
  • Live animals – health certificate required along with complete and valid inoculations. Contact nearest embassy to obtain permission.
  • Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission.
  • Medication
  • Dry, commercially packed and processed foodstuff like polished rice, noodles, biscuits, packaged spices
  • Plant products like straw hats, baskets, straw mats need to be declared, quarantined and specially treated before they can be let onto the islands
  • Agricultural tools
  • Camping equipment
  • Used sports gears (shoes, golf club, etc)
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Export Regulations

  • No information available
  • Narcotics
  • Pornography (please consider the term as used under the Islamic law)
  • Counterfeit items
  • Cultural artefacts and other objects of cultural importance
  • Henna
  • Palm tree and any products thereof
  • Explosive material
  • Foreign currency – up to the amount declared upon arrival
  • Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission.
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Health & Security

Basic health information for travelers to Vatican

Basic security information for travelers to Vatican

🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Vatican

  • All travellers to the country should exercise normal care when dealing with bloody needles or when engaging in sexual activity.
  • The overall standard of healthcare in the country is up to European standards with a wide variety of medical facilities available although doctors may ask for payment upfront for any treatments required and travel insurance is also recommended.
  • UK travellers to the country should obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before entering the country. The card, alongside proof of UK residency should grant foreign visitors any required medical assistance.

🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Vatican

  • Road quality is considered good in the major cities and motorways but potentially less reliable in more rural and remote sections of the country. Using a mobile and drink driving are both banned and will result in serious punishments if caught.
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Contact Information

For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Vatican Embassy.