Import and export of currency to the European Union:
The amount equivalent to 10000 EUR and more is subject to declaration, as well as the securities equivalent to the same amount: traveler's cheques, shares, bills of exchange. The foreign currency is converted into EUR at the rate as of the moment of crossing the border. The declaration shall be filled in two copies (declaration letterheads in German or English), both copies shall be signed, one for the customs, and one for you for the confirmation purposes.
Import of alcohol and cigarettes to the European Union:
For each person aged 18 it is allowed to import the following on a custom-free basis:
• Tobacco products: 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, 250gr tobacco.
• Alcohol: 1l. strong drinks with the alcohol content of more than 22% or 1l. of non- methylated spirit with the concentration of 80% and more or 2 l of drinks, not stronger than 22%; and 4l. of still wines; and 16 l. beer.
• Medicines: only for personal use
• Fuel: in the car tank and 10 l. in the canister
• Goods: with the overall value of 300 EUR, for the baby under 15 – 175 EUR.