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Free import

• 200 cigarettes
• 50 cigars
• 2 litres of alcoholic beverages
• 6 units of perfume
• Articles equalling 500 USD (United States Dollars)

Prohibited

• Illegal drugs
• Unauthorized weapons
• Pornographic materials

Restricted

• A special permit is required from the Ministry of Defence before being able to import Guns, Explosives or Ammunition into the country.
• Any pets being imported into the country will require a special import permit and vaccination certificate. USD 9.04 import fee for any animals brought into the country.