Can you bring beef jerky into Europe?

Can you bring beef jerky into Europe?

(You probably can get great jerky or similar in Switzerland). Generally, you cannot bring meat products or ANYTHING containing meat, whether or not it is fresh, cooked and/or processed, from country to country. There are exceptions within the EU, but those are likely to be tightened up these days.

Is beef jerky allowed through customs?

If the food items are snacks that are commercially packaged and remain closed, it is generally fine to bring across borders. Bags of chips, nuts, candy, and similar foods that are not quickly perishable are acceptable. Beef jerky and other meat products are not always allowed.

Can you bring meat into Greece?

You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions for medical reasons, for example certain amounts of powdered infant milk, infant food, or pet food required for medical reasons. Check the rules about taking food and drink into the EU on the European Commission website.

Can you take beef jerky to Iceland?

For instance, Iceland does not allow any meat to come in, dry or otherwise. So, no beef jerky/meat sticks – something we usually travel with. We always bring things like trail mix, dried fruit, coffee, tea, crackers, dry pasta, granola/protein bars and chocolate.

Can you bring meat to Iceland?

You may bring up to 3kg of food into Iceland, but no raw eggs, raw meat, or milk. All animals require a permit from the Agricultural Authority (above). Permits are hard to get, and the animal must undergo 4 weeks of quarantine, so traveling with pets is usually not an option.

Can you bring snacks to Iceland?

The short answer is: Yes. The long answer is: Yes – but only in very limited quantities. Travelers are allowed to bring small quantities of processed food not intended for resale. The quantity cannot exceed 3 kg (6.6 lbs) and the total value of the food cannot exceed 10,000 ISK (90 USD/78 EUR/69 GBP).

Can you spend US dollars in Iceland?

Currency: The currency in Iceland is the Icelandic króna (ISK). Many places (restaurants, bars, tourist attractions) will take US dollars, Canadian dollars, Euros, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish currencies. Payment: Icelanders usually pay for everything by credit or debit card.