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Customs & CashItaly

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

Short answer

Customs & Cash in Italy: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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PROHIBITED

Tourists can be fined or detained for buying counterfeit goods (usually fashion accessories) in Italy.

On-the-spot fines or detention; goods may be seized.

§ US State Dept
RESTRICTED

Italy applies a EUR 10,000 (or equivalent) cash limit on both entry and exit, above which a declaration is required.

Undeclared cash may be detained and you may face penalties.

§ US State Dept
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