All Embassy visitors and their personal belongings must pass through airport-style security screening before entering the building. These lists are not all inclusive and security officials reserve the right to deny entry of items determined to be unsafe or a threat to security.

PROHIBITED ITEMS:

• Cellphones, computers, and other electronic devices
• Media devices such as CD’s, thumb drives, SD cards, headphones, speakers, etc.
• Cameras or video equipment
• Flashlights
• Lighters and matches
• Weapons or any item which can be used as a weapon
• Knives, scissors, and other sharp objects
• Purses and bags larger than 18” x 18”
• Liquids, gels, aerosols, oils, lotions, makeup, or powder

PERMITTED ITEMS:

Declare medical devices before security screening.

• Small quantities of baby formula, baby food, milk
• Small quantities of diapers
• Belts
• Traditional watches (note that Smart watches and FitBits are not permitted)
• Keys
• Non-liquid medication
• Baby carriers and baby strollers that can be folded small enough to pass through an x-ray machine.