Free export

• No information available

Prohibited

• Illegal drugs
• Fruit and Vegetables
• Animal & Poultry Feed – exceptions made for dog or cat food
• Beer and strong spirits
• Weapons and Ammunition – unless permission has been obtained
• Pets and animals - unless permission has been obtained
• Knives and deadly weapons
• Counterfeit goods and money
• Pornographic material

Restricted

• Any exotic birds or valuable mineral products will require an export licence before being allowed to legally exit the country.

Basic health information for travelers to Grenada

• A yellow fever vaccination is required for all travellers over one year old planning to visit the country.

• Fish, Meat and vegetables should be well cooked and served boiling hot before being eaten and all fruit carefully peeled. Ciguatera poisoning is an illness typically contracted from eating reef fish and cannot be cooked out of a fish. Travellers suffering from ill effects should seek out the nearest available medical assistance immediately.

• Cases of Hepatitis A, Diphtheria and Typhoid have been reported in the country and travellers are advised to obtain the relevant vaccinations before beginning their journey.
Hepatitis B is also present and travellers should take all required safety procedures when dealing with bloody needles or when engaging in sexual activity.

• Dengue fever is not uncommon in the country and all travellers visiting the country should take all necessary steps to avoid infection by the mosquitoes. Sensible precautions include wearing clothes that expose little skin and obtaining plenty of insect repellent for defence.

• Rabies is present in the country and travellers should take care around any native animals whose bites may contain the disease. If bitten, travellers should clean the wound and seek immediate medical attention before symptoms develop.

• Travellers visiting the country should also take on plenty of bottled water and sunscreen to prevent any risk of serious sunburn or dehydration.

• Swimming related dangers include jellyfish, spiny sea urchins, and corals. In the event of a serious diving related injury, air transport to a nearby country may be required.

• There is a general hospital in St Georges and several smaller hospitals in Mirabeau and Carriacou.

• Travel and health insurance should be obtained prior to beginning any visit to the country and emergency evacuation to a nearby country may become necessary in the event of serious accidents or injury.

Basic security information for travelers to Grenada

• Travellers new to the country should avoid walking alone after dark and keep their valuables safe if visiting the beach or staying on a yacht.

• Although currently politically stable, all travellers visiting the country should avoid any large gatherings or protests which could potentially turn violent.

• Travellers planning to drive around the country will need to obtain a local driving permit and a full UK driving licence. The local driving permit will likely cost 30 East Caribbean Dollars for a three month stay and should be always available for inspection. Many of the roads in the country are steep and potentially dangerous and travellers are advised to drive slowly and carefully at all times to avoid any potential accidents.

• The hurricane season runs from June to November and can pose a threat to travellers safety. Any visitors to the country during this period should check local weather forecasts for any potentially dangerous weather conditions and plan their visit accordingly. Travel along the countries roads during any period of intense wind or rain is not advised.

• It is a serious offence for any visitors to the country, regardless of age, to wear military or camouflage clothing at any stage of their visit to the country.

• Certain homosexual acts are illegal in Grenada and open displays of homosexual behaviour in public are not advised.

For further assistance please contact the Grenadian Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.

Grenadian Customs contact information

Address:
Burns Point, St. George's
Grenada, West Indies.
Telephone: +14734402239
Website: http://www.customs.gov.gd


For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Grenadian Embassy.

List of Grenadian Embassies all over the world: http://grenada.visahq.co.uk/embassy/United-Kingdom/