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Cayman Islands customs

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Import Regulations by Cayman Islands customs

Export Regulations by Cayman Islands customs

Health and Security

Contact Cayman Islands Customs Authorities

Free import

• 200 Cigarettes
• 25 cigars
• 100 cigarillos
• 250 grams tobacco
• 1 Litre Potable Spirits
• 4 Litres of wine
• 1 Case of beer
• Free Advertising Material i.e. placards and posters
• Agricultural Equipment – hydroponics, fish farming etc
• Prizes and trophies mad out of Gold or Silver or similar substances

Prohibited

• Illegal drugs
• Pornographic material
• Any goods or items depicting or bearing any reference to ganja (marijuana) or the plant
• Counterfeit coins and notes
• Unless they are transit goods, the export of Lobster, Conch or conch meat in any form
• Turtles, turtle meat and other turtle products are prohibited.


Restricted

• Firearms, Ammunition, Bullet proof Vest and Gun powder are prohibited unless accompanied by an import permit and license signed by the Commissioner of Police.
• Bows, pellet guns, catapults or other manually operated weapons which are capable of projecting arrows or other missiles are prohibited unless accompanied by an import permit and license signed by the Commissioner of Police
• Building materials for a school, church or other state buildings
• Equipment for seriously injured/disabled people – Artificial limbs, eyes.
War medals of gold, silver or copper.
• An import permit from the Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture will be required before being able to import any live animals, fish, plant or plant product into the islands.
• Dogs and cats need to be at least 10 months old before being allowed entry onto the island and will additionally require a vaccination against rabies.

Free export

• No information available

Prohibited

• Explosives
• Weapons and Ammunition
• Perishable foodstuffs
• Extreme pornographic materials
• Human or Animal copses/Remains
• Turtles, turtle meat and other turtle products

Restricted

• No information available

Basic health information for travelers to Cayman Islands

• Protection from Dengue fever and typhoid are strongly advised. Visitors should also take adequate protection against the hot weather i.e. headwear and sun block.

• Additional protection from Hepatitis A and B are also advised. Travellers should take special care if dealing with needles or engaging in sexual intercourse whilst in the country.


Basic security information for travelers to Cayman Islands

• It is always recommended to keep a certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever when one has travelled to countries with infected areas

For further assistance please contact the Caymanian Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.

Caymanian Customs contact information

Address:
Administrative Offices / Inquiries
42 Owen Roberts Dr. (2nd floor)
George Town, Grand Cayman
P.O. Box 898 KY1-1103
Telephone: +3459494579
Website: http://www.customs.gov.ky/


For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Caymanian Embassy.

List of Caymanian Embassies all over the world: http://cayman-islands.visahq.co.uk/embassy/United-Kingdom/



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