Walkie-Talkies / Two-Way Radios → Germany

Walkie-Talkies / Two-Way Radios restricted; documentation or permits may apply

Details

Two-way radios are subject to national radio frequency regulations that vary significantly. A radio legal in the US may transmit on frequencies reserved for emergency services or military use in other countries. BaoFeng wide-band radios are prohibited in the EU because they can transmit outside auth

Documentation required

• Check destination requirements

Leaving with this item

Consumer walkie-talkies may be exported from Germany freely; radio-licensing rules at the destination govern their use on arrival.

Practical advice

Germany restricts commercial-quantity carriage of Walkie-Talkies / Two-Way Radios; personal-effects carriage is generally permitted with declaration. Keep original purchase receipts, verify the destination-side conformity certification requirements (Germany typically requires manufacturer conformity marks for consumer electronics), and be prepared to demonstrate the device is for personal use. If travelling with more than one high-value unit, declare at the red channel to avoid confiscation.

Customs authority

Zollkriminalamt / Zoll (German Customs — Federal Customs Administration) · https://www.zoll.de