Do we really need to fill out a personal declaration form (and take it to the local customs office) prior to leaving for france? Really?
For hand-held electronic games, watches, jewelry (wedding rings), camera?
Posted by
Texan in CA
4408 posts
Laura, not really so much anymore - UNLESS you have a very expensive camera, or very expensive watch - something you might purchase for less in Europe (the point of registering those items here is to prove you took them with you TO Europe when you return). And you'd have to do this at your international airport of departure (yeah, I know - Sacramento "International/Intergalactical" Airport - snort). I think this has pretty much gone the way of checking in with the embassy and picking up your mail at the AMEX office... Now, if I was taking an impressive wedding ring (and if I had one I sure wouldn't take it!) and my itinerary took me through Antwerp...yeah, I'd fill out the form! Good news is you only have to fill it out and turn it in once, but carry it with you every time you travel. So, probably not.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23319 posts
Double posted question with more responses under the General Europe heading.
Posted by
Seattle
4637 posts
Never heard about it and I was in France just 2 years ago. Nobody wanted to see any custom declaration form. The only one which I always have to fill out is for the US on return.
Posted by
Dreaming of my next trip to Europe
273 posts
I believe it is called a carnet. It's like a passport for expensive goods. It usually done for movie & commercial photographers that take a lot of camera equipment with them.