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Travel and species conservation

When travelling with specimens of protected animal and plant species, species conservation rules apply. Find out about permit-free personal effects, permitted souvenirs, and travel permits for protected animals and objects.

Personal effects

Permit-free importation of personal effects made from protected plant or animal species: conditions and important information

Souvenirs (CITES)

What are the rules about souvenirs made from plants or animals? This page shows which CITES-regulated souvenirs are permitted, where exemptions apply, and what is prohibited.

Travel permits

Information on travel permits for protected pets, circus animals, travelling exhibitions and musical instruments, and on applying to the FSVO.