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Imports & Customs — Cyprus

What travelers need to know about imports & customs in Cyprus. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Imports & Customs in Cyprus: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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RESTRICTED

Strict controls apply to items bought in northern Cyprus when crossing south (food/goods may be quarantined); live animals including pets cannot be moved between north and south.

Items may be confiscated; fines possible.

§ Australian DFAT Smartraveller — Cyprus

Verified Jul 26, 2026

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