Can I bring Gold and Precious Metals to France?

Gold and Precious Metals→France

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⚠️ Allowed with Conditions

⚠️ Allowed with Conditions

✅ Declaration Requirements

✅Required

Form needed: Customs Declaration for high value

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Status:⚠️ ⚠️ Allowed with Conditions
Declaration:✅ Required

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Last Updated:February 13, 2026

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📝 Important Notes

  • •⚠️ CONDITIONAL — Declare High Value
  • •Personal jewelry worn during travel is fine. Declare valuable items over €10,000. France is home to legendary jewelry houses: Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron, Chaumet. Place Vendôme in Paris is the world's most prestigious jewelry address.

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