From within the Union to the territory of a third State

EUCI carried from within the Union to the territory of a third State shall be packaged in such a way that it is protected from unauthorised disclosure. The carriage of information classified CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL and SECRET UE/EU SECRET from within the Union to the territory of a third State shall be by one of the following means: military or diplomatic courier; hand carriage, provided that: the package bears an official seal, or is packaged so as to indicate that it is an official consignment and should not undergo customs or security scrutiny; individuals carry a courier certificate identifying the package and authorising them to carry the package; EUCI does not leave the possession of the bearer, unless it is stored in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex II; EUCI is not opened en route or read in public places; and individuals are briefed on their security responsibilities. The carriage of information classified CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL and SECRET UE/EU SECRET released by the Union to a third State or international organisation shall comply with the relevant provisions under a security of information Agreement or an administrative arrangement in accordance with Article 13(2)(a) or (b). Information classified RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED may also be carried by postal services or commercial courier services. The carriage of information classified TRÈS SECRET UE/EU TOP SECRET from within the Union to the territory of a third State shall be by military or diplomatic courier.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-01 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.