Vanuatu customs regulation
Import and Export laws of Vanuatu
Vanuatu is a small country with around 278K Vanuatuan. Official languages are French, Bislama and English. Vanuatu uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, Β°C). Time zone is UTC+11:00. Currency used in Vanuatu is Vatu (VUV).
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Import Regulation
Tobacco π¬
250 cigarettes;
100 cigarillos;
25 cigars; or
250 grams of tobacco.
Currency π΅
Funds of more than 1,000,000VT or its foreign equivalent must be declared to the customs authorities.
Prohibited β
Absinthe.
Any beef originating from Europe.
Copra.
Any obscene material as described in the Obscenity Act.
Any offensive weapon as defined in the Restriction of Offensive Weapons Act 1969.
Any ozone depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases.
Restricted β οΈ
Firearms and ammunition require a permit from the Vanuatu Police Force.
Live animals, including pets, require a permit from the Principle Veterinary Officer.
Dangerous drugs require an import permit from the Minister of Health.
Explosives require a permit from the Minister of Internal Affairs.
Fauna and flora require a permit from theMinister of Lands and Natural Resources.
Food which is considered to be unfit for human consumption requires a permit from the Chief Food Authority.
Plants and plant products require a permit from theMinister of Agriculture.
Pets require a permit for import.
Other rules βΉοΈ
250mL eau de toilette and 100mL of perfume.
All other new or used personal goods, including gifts, not exceeding 50,000VT value in total.
A reasonable amount of medication for personal use may be imported if accompanied by a prescription.
Export Regulation
Prohibited β
Any explosives.
Restricted β οΈ
Funds of more than 1,000,000VT or its foreign equivalent must be declared to the customs authorities.
Cattle.
Cocoa beans.
Cocoa, copra, lavender oil, and tea-tree oil.
Cultural items.
Fauna and flora.
Kava.
Logs and flitches.
Meat and meat products.
Sandalwood.
Turtles embalmed with preservative substances.
Endangered species and products protected under CITES require a permit for export.
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