Currency 💵

Travellers who are 16 years and over may import up to US$10,000 or its equivalent in other foreign currencies. Any higher amount must be declared to the customs authorities.

Travellers under 16 years may import up to US$5000 or its equivalent in other foreign currencies. Any higher amount must be declared to the customs authorities.

Prohibited ⛔

Explosive and flammable goods.

Narcotics.

Homemade food products including sausages, honey, and dairy products.

Fresh fruit and vegetables.

Flowers and garden plants.

Animal feed.

Insects and bee products.

Bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms.

Counterfeit money and goods.

Pornographic material.

Restricted ⚠️

Firearms and ammunition being imported into the country will require permits by RENAR.

The import of pets is subject to certain restrictions. For further information, please visit theNational Health Service and Agri-food Quality (Senasa).

Food of animal and plant origin may require permission fromSenasa.

Cultural goods are subject to certain restrictions and require permission

Other rules ℹ️

2 litres alcohol;

400 cigarettes and 50 cigars;

5 kgs of food; and

Other goods not exceeding a value of US$300.

Prohibited ⛔

All the items on the prohibited to import list.

Artistic, historic, archaeological, paleontological items.

Goods which threaten the conservation of wildlife.

Undeclared foreign currency and precious metal with a value of more than US$10,000.

Restricted ⚠️

Travellers who are 16 years and over may export up to US$10,000 or its equivalent in other foreign currencies. Any higher amount must be declared to the customs authorities.

Travellers under 16 years may export up to US$5000 or its equivalent in other foreign currencies. Any higher amount must be declared to the customs authorities.