Passenger allowances
Goods, once a year
US$250Personal and household goods, souvenirs and gifts
Wine or spirits
40 ozPassengers aged 18 and over
Tobacco
200Cigarettes — or 50 cigars, or ½ lb tobacco
Cash to declare
EC$10kDeclare any cash above this equivalent
Declare all applicable goods
- 01
Present all baggage
All owners should be present when family or group baggage is presented for examination.
- 02
Declare all goods
Declare purchases, gifts, goods carried for others, commercial samples and plant material.
- 03
Provide proof of value
Present invoices or receipts when requested. Customs may convert the accepted value to Eastern Caribbean dollars.
- 04
Complete clearance
Complete the required inspection and pay all assessed charges before leaving the controlled area.
Controlled and regulated goods
- Food, plants and produce Declare all food, seeds, plants and fresh products, with any import permit, phytosanitary certificate or licence arranged before arrival. foreign.gov.vc, opens in a new tab
- Pets and animal products Animals, meat and animal products may need an Animal Health permit and an official export health certificate before arrival. agriculture.gov.vc, opens in a new tab
- Drones Drones must be type-approved by the NTRC and registered with AIA Civil Aviation before importation. customs.gov.vc, opens in a new tab
- Prescription medicine Keep prescription medicine in its original, labelled container. Controlled medicines may need prior approval. customs.gov.vc, opens in a new tab
Prohibited and restricted imports
Prohibited
- Illegal narcotics
- Counterfeit currency
- Unfit food
- Disguised firearms or gas cartridges
- Flick or switch knives
- Fictitious stamps
- Jet skis and toy guns
- Military-style camouflage material
Permit or declaration required
- Firearms, ammunition and explosives
- Fireworks and handcuffs
- Walkie-talkies or transmitters
- Controlled medicines
- Chainsaws and night-vision equipment
- CITES-listed species or products
- Goods displaying the SVG flag or arms
- Cash over EC$10,000 equivalent
This summary does not replace the legal schedule. Check the full Government list and the AIA Customs guidance before importing anything controlled, restricted or unusual.