Can I bring Gold and Precious Metals to Germany?
Gold and Precious Metals→Germany
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⚠️ Allowed with Conditions
⚠️ Allowed with Conditions
✅ Declaration Requirements
✅Required
Form needed: Customs Declaration for high value
📌 Quick Summary
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 duty-free. Gold bars/bullion must be declared. New jewelry over €430 may attract duty + 19% VAT. Germany has a strong gold investment culture — gold coins and bars are popular.
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Do I declare gold jewelry?
Personal worn jewelry is duty-free. New items over €430 should be declared.
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