Expert: Roberto Gomes - 8/8/2006

Question
Hi ! am i allowed to take dvds/playstation cds out of england? im leaving to bahrain from manchester airport via london heathrow.

Answer
Dear Daniel,

Below an extract from Customs Regulations in Bahrain:

Allowances for alcohol, tobacco and perfume are very low.
The maximum quantities permitted are:-
* One liter of wines or spirits or six cans of beer (non Muslims only).
* 200 cigarettes or fifty cigars. Note: Cigarettes are very reasonably priced in Bahrain, A well known brand will cost one UK pound, so it is not worth bringing tobacco into Bahrain.
* 250g of loose tobacco.
* Eight ounces (227ml) of perfume.
* Gifts up to the value of BD 250.

Narcotics are absolutely prohibited as are:

* pornography
* narcotics
* cultured pearls (because of the local pearl industry)
* guns and ammunition.

So, if your discs are not described above you will be ok.

Best Regards,
R. Gomes