New customs traveller declarations have been put into use, updating the process for travellers.

A government spokeswoman said that under the new requirements, all travellers departing the island will be required to declare precious metals and precious stones with a cumulative value exceeding $10,000.

The spokeswoman said: “This requirement applies to travellers departing Bermuda by air or by sea.

“The new declaration requirement strengthens Bermuda’s customs controls by ensuring that high-value precious metals and precious stones are subject to declaration requirements similar to those that apply to significant amounts of currency and negotiable instruments.

“The existing requirement to declare currency and negotiable instruments with a cumulative value exceeding $10,000 remains unchanged.”

The revised form also updates the duty-free allowance for Bermudians and residents, which was increased to $300, and updates the categories of goods and information required when making a customs declaration.

The spokeswoman added: “Travellers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the revised declaration requirements before travelling and to ensure that all required information is declared accurately.”

The superseded forms will continue to be accepted until the end of October, but travellers are encouraged to use the revised form.

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