Saint helena customs

Import regulations by Saint helena customs

Duty Free Allowance
Visitors arriving in St Helena can bring with them the following:
� Spirits, strong liqueurs over 22% volume 1 liter and Wine 2 liters or Beer/Lager 340 bottle/cans 12 bottles/cans
� Perfumed spirits & toilet water not exceeding 250 ml
� Cigarettes not exceeding 200, or
� Other tobacco goods not exceeding in all 250 grams

Prohibited Goods
Visitors arriving in St Helena cannot bring with them the following:
� Firearms and ammunition unless accompanied by a valid license.
� Obscene items or pornographic literature, films or video tapes.
� Fruit, vegetables and plant material unless accompanied by an import permit issued by the Chief Agricultural & Natural Resources Officer, St Helena and phytosanitary and export inspection certificates from the country of origin.
� Animals unless accompanied by a permit issued by the Chief Agricultural & Natural Resources Officer, St Helena.

Animals, Fruit & Vegetables
It is important to make arrangements well in advance of your departure date if you wish to bring animals, fruit or vegetables to the island. The law prohibits the importation of animals, plants, fruit and vegetables without prior approval and documentation from the Chief Agricultural & Natural Resources Officer.

Export regulations by Saint helena customs

Other Saint helena customs information

NOTE: St Helena is not a duty-free port.

NOTE: Persons under the age of 18 years cannot claim the duty free allowance of alcoholic liquors and persons under the age of 16 years cannot claim the duty free allowance of cigarettes and other tobacco goods.

NOTE: There is no international bank in St. Helena.

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