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Vatican customs

British citizens and citizens of other countries residing in United Kingdom (holding a Permanent Resident Card or any valid long-term British visa) can apply for a visa to Vatican online.

Import Regulations by Vatican customs

Export Regulations by Vatican customs

Health and Security

Contact Vatican Customs Authorities

Free import

• 250 Cigarettes or 100 Cigarillos or 50 Cigars or 250 grams of tobacco

Prohibited

• 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.

Restricted

• 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)

Free export

• No information available

Prohibited

• 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

Restricted

• 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.

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.

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

List of Vatican Embassies all over the world: http://vatican.visahq.co.uk/embassy/United-Kingdom/

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