Fine for shells and stones, or what can not be exported from around the world?

Perhaps, every tourist, visiting new countries and continents, wants to keep a souvenir or bring his loved ones a piece of his journey. Magnets, pebbles, items of clothing or delicacies of local cuisine - everyone chooses what he likes.

Many travelers are aware of the restrictions that most airlines impose, but not everyone is aware that sometimes seemingly innocuous purchases can turn into a serious problem at the border. At a minimum, the traveler risks getting a large fine, as a maximum - for real time. Of course, customs officers can turn a blind eye to some small items, but by law such items will be strictly prohibited for export.

We will tell you how not to get into an unpleasant situation, collecting souvenirs for yourself and your loved ones in different countries of the world.

When visiting Turkey, remember that the maximum cost of souvenirs should not exceed 5 thousand liras. If a tourist buys an expensive item, customs may ask for a check for the purchase. Any carpets and gold products must be checked. What exactly should not be carried from popular resorts is shells, corals, stones and any fragments of mosaics, vessels, fragments of ancient things, if they are without checks.

It is impossible to bring seashells and corals from Egypt, Vietnam and the Dominican Republic. Despite the fact that they literally lie under their feet, they cannot be transported across the border. Moreover, do not try to take with you stuffed exotic animals and products from their skin and bones - if you can still hide a small shell in the bowels of a suitcase and get leniency from customs, then you can even write a fine for stuffed animals.

Cultural items are strictly treated in Kyrgyzstan, they can be exported only with permission. Under the ban on export are also jewelry with natural stones, animal horns and skins and treats - coffee, cocoa, tea, black and red caviar.

If you dreamed of planting a palm tree in your garden, unfortunately, you will have to say goodbye to this dream, because it is forbidden to export its seeds and fruits from the UAE, Tunisia and Thailand, as well as souvenirs from palm wood.

The next ban on export can threaten the tourist with a large fine. The authorities of India, Tajikistan and Tunisia do not allow the export of their national currency. And if in the first two you can take a few small banknotes, then in Tunisia customs will check the money up to a penny for dinars.

With special awe in Thailand relate to the images of the Buddha. The statuettes of the "enlightened" can be transported across the border, if its height does not exceed 13 centimeters. Thais forbid even taking sand from the shore. The fact is that the land in Thailand belongs to the King, so at customs you will be forced to throw away even a minimum amount of sand.

Cultural heritage can not be brought home from Italy, France and Japan. Any fragments of ancient mosaics, marble and stone will be removed. The samurai sword cannot be taken out of Japan.