Who didn’t want to take away a memorable thing from a visited country? There probably aren't any. This trifle can turn into a nuisance: you cannot transport not only obvious things like weapons, illegal substances, "bags" of money, but also ... shells.
Yes, when leaving Egypt , you must carry your shell and coral receipts. They are considered objects of nature, and their unauthorized export can lead to a large fine or deportation.
The export of ivory products is also prohibited. When purchasing rare-looking items, ask for a certificate confirming that they do not belong to the property of the country and do not carry cultural value.
In Egypt, Tunisia, India and the Dominican Republic, it is forbidden to export local currency (although because of a couple of bills or coins lying around in your wallet) nothing will be done to you. India has also banned the export of items over 100 years old and skins of wild animals. The same goes for ivory products.
It is impossible to take out Buddha figurines from Thailand , as it is an object of religious worship. But you can take a certificate from the seller confirming that the purchased figurine is not property of the country. They are more categorical about the export of items made of ivory or tortoiseshell.
The Liberty Island policy allows you to take from there no more than 23 cigars and 2 liters of rum per person. You cannot take out products from a turtle or crocodile. This also applies to the islands - Maldives and Seychelles .
From Japan, you can bring a souvenir made in the form of a weapon, but not a real sword: according to their culture, it symbolizes male honor, so the Japanese treat it with reverence.
Few unusual rules that you hardly know about. In Thailand, Sudan, Peru, there is a ban on the export of unmarked postage stamps. Algeria , for example, does not allow the export of cotton threads.
It is strictly forbidden to export sand from some beaches in Australia , the Bahamas, Italy, Malta. From New Zealand, you will not be allowed to take away kiwi wine and the kiwis themselves.
These rules may seem funny and frivolous to us, but still, make yourself safe: before the trip, read the customs rules so that the trip will leave only pleasant memories of yourself. Great travels!
