Taking gold jewellery out of Iceland
Personal gold jewellery may be exported from Iceland for personal use; commercial quantities and gold bullion require declaration.
Details
Personal-wear gold jewellery is generally free to export from Iceland at reasonable personal-use quantities. High-value personal jewellery (typically above USD 10,000 equivalent) should be declared on Icelandic Currency Declaration. Gold bullion, bars, and coins face different treatment — may require advance export authorisation from the central bank for commercial quantities. Antique jewellery over cultural-property age thresholds may require an export permit.
Quantity limits
Personal wearable jewellery generally free; commercial-quantity or bullion requires declaration
Documentation required
- Purchase receipts (for high-value personal jewellery)
- Cultural export permit for antique pieces
The other direction
Bringing gold jewellery into Iceland(restricted)
Sources
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