USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-101_IP — Tri-component Directive For Italy On Personal Property, Rationed Goods, Motor Vehicles And Drivers' Licenses, Civilian Component And Technical Representative Status

USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-101_IP governs DoD Country Regulations for Italy on duty-free goods, vehicles, licenses, and civilian status.

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  • Publication number: USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-101_IP
  • Title: TRI-COMPONENT DIRECTIVE FOR ITALY ON PERSONAL PROPERTY, RATIONED GOODS, MOTOR VEHICLES AND DRIVERS' LICENSES, CIVILIAN COMPONENT AND TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE STATUS
  • Date: 2025-09-05

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It addresses duty-free personal property, rationed goods, privately-owned motor vehicles, private drivers’ licenses, and civilian component and civilian personnel status. It requires compliance with Italian exportation, transfer, purchasing, and status criteria.

Topics covered

  • Duty-free personal property
  • Rationed tax-free commodities
  • Currency control
  • Privately-owned motor vehicles
  • Civilian component status
  • Civilian personnel status
  • Italian residency criteria

Questions and answers

What happens to duty-free goods when a person finishes a tour in Italy?

Upon a person’s end of tour in Italy, including the retirement of any person who does not otherwise continue to have status under reference 1, the authorized person responsible for the original importation of duty-free goods must export such goods or otherwise legally dispose of them. (paragraph 3)

How many cigarettes may an authorized person purchase tax-free each week?

Tobacco: Maximum 300 cigarettes per week per authorized person (18 years of age and above). (paragraph 2)

Are there limits on purchasing or exchanging euros in Italy?

Italy imposes no restrictions on the amount of euro that may be purchased or exchanged under Italian law. (paragraph 1)

Can personally owned firearms be imported into Italy duty-free?

Personally owned firearms are governed by service regulations and may not be imported into Italy without first obtaining a permit from Italian authorities. (paragraph 1)

What may duty-free personal property be used for?

Personal property imported duty-free into Italy or purchased duty-free in Italy must be for the bona fide personal and exclusive use of authorized persons. (paragraph 2)

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