Egypt - a hospitable sunny country, enveloped in a lot of mystical secrets and legends. Each trip there is simply unforgettable, but in order to strengthen and extend your memories, you want to take with you something to remember. With the choice of souvenirs here, as in any other popular country among tourists, there are certainly no problems, but before acquiring memorable knick-knacks, be sure to familiarize yourself with the set of customs regulations of Egypt. They clearly regulate what and in what volumes is to be exported from the country and a list of what is strictly forbidden to export from Egypt is provided.
What can not be exported from Egypt?
To begin with, remember that the total value of all goods exported from the country should not exceed 200 pounds in local currency. And we will pass to the concrete list of the export forbidden to export:
- Local currency. Therefore, if you do not have time to spend everything before leaving, take care in advance about exchanging Egyptian money.
- Antiques . Refers to the national treasure and is also protected by law. If you bought a souvenir in the store that reminds you of an antique, for example, a clay jug, be sure to ask the merchants copies of the certificates confirming that the product is up-to-date.
- Shells, ivory, corals, stuffed crocodiles, sea urchins and so on. If you bought products from these materials from the souvenir shop, be prepared to present checks to customs officials of Egypt in order to confirm the legality of your purchase. Otherwise, you can be accused of poaching and plundering the coast, and fined and even deported.
In February 2011, a law was passed banning the export of gold from Egypt, which greatly upset tourists who want to bring with them original gold jewelry. This initiative of the new government of the country was connected with an attempt to improve the economic situation. But after 4 months the moratorium on the export of precious metal and jewelry was abolished, and instead restrictions were imposed - the export of gold and products from it is possible,
There are also some restrictions on what can be exported from Egypt:
- money - no more than 5 thousand in dollars or other currency at the exchange rate per person;
- alcohol - no more than 2 liters of strong alcohol per 1 adult and not more than 24 cans of beer;
- tobacco - every person over 15 years of age can take with him a block of cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco;
- fruit - if their condition allows, it is better to put them in their luggage, they can be withdrawn from their carry-on luggage.