Traveling with seeds

[abdulsamad]

Hello,

i collected some palm seeds from Spain, planning to take them with me through my trip in Europe( Switzerland,France and UK) are aware of any restrictions in Europe ? The seeds quantity is below 200 seeds 

any info of that subject would be helpful

 

 

 

thanks

 

[Rickybobby]

I know In my travelling experience when flying in put them in my checked bag not carry on and have brought seeds home the Caribbean no problem 

[John in Andalucia]

There are no restrictions on taking seeds through Customs between European countries, or between EU countries, Switzerland and the UK. I take seeds in my hand luggage from Spain to the UK all the time, including potted plants and uprooted seedlings!

[abdulsamad]

1 hour ago, Rickybobby said:

I know In my travelling experience when flying in put them in my checked bag not carry on and have brought seeds home the Caribbean no problem 

 

46 minutes ago, John in Andalucia said:

There are no restrictions on taking seeds through Customs between European countries, or between EU countries, Switzerland and the UK. I take seeds in my hand luggage from Spain to the UK all the time, including potted plants and uprooted seedlings!

Thanks, that is good to know 

[Cikas]

4 hours ago, abdulsamad said:

Hello,

i collected some palm seeds from Spain, planning to take them with me through my trip in Europe( Switzerland,France and UK) are aware of any restrictions in Europe ? The seeds quantity is below 200 seeds 

any info of that subject would be helpful

 

 

 

thanks

 

No problems in European countries which are part of European Union. 

[Steve Mac]

If you are worried about carrying them you could post them ahead, or post half of them.

[abdulsamad]

Good news, I went through security with no issues 

I found these to be helpful, thanks for you all for sharing your experience 

https://www.gov.uk/bringing-food-animals-plants-into-uk/plants

https://www.google.com/amp/s/europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/animal-plant/indexamp_en.htm

 

regards