Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Holidaymakers warned to know travel rules
Holidaymakers travelling to exotic locations across Europe are being encouraged to take note of a few handy tips before departing, because many people were unaware of restrictions such as duty free limits and banned goods, and genuinely do not realize they are breaking the law.
Revenue and Customs Northern Ireland has released a list of 10 tips to ensure travellers have a safe and happy holiday this summer, the first of which advises: Before you go on holiday make sure you check out your duty free allowances, especially if you are travelling outside the EU, including the Canary Islands.
The Canary Islands, obviously including Tenerife, are NOT part of the EU for Customs and Excise purposes. It is understandable, up to a point, that people may not know this, because they think they are coming to Spain, but ignorance is no defence and there are a number who knowingly try to abuse the system.
See HM Customs & Excise own website for: Travelling to the UK from outside the European Union (EU), which states what you are allowed to take into the UK, when travelling from a non-EU country (including the Canary Islands).
Holidaymakers warned to know travel rules
