Its really not worth the risk bringing plants from abroad when you can get the very same ones locally. Especially when moving plants,the risk of spreading diseases is real,and with exclusively vegetatively propagated plants,like bananas,the risk is even greater,especially when bringing them from tropical areas or areas of mass cultivation. I do get plants from all over the world too,but only what I can't get locally and always researching a safe moving protocol for them to avoid brining serious diseases or pests. It's always best to bring plants from places with fewer pest and disease risks for the plant you are bringing rather than a place it's mass cultivated and thus pest pressure is higher. So,regarding bananas,cold countries or local banana specialty nurseries are your best choice for getting the bananas you want and only when you can't find what you want,do more research and bring it from abroad.
Within the EU,it's totally legal to move plants any way you want. Still,do your research for pests and diseases you may unknowingly bring from that country and take steps to lessen or eliminate the risk.
It doesnt add much to a common plant when you say you got it from abroad. On the other hand,when you show a very uncommon for your area or rare plant that your friends can easily take notice and say you got it from one of your travels,then it's indeed awe inspiring!
Happy traveling!!! Seed collecting while traveling is a much safer habit that you may want to employ instead and allows you to bring many more individuals and species with you in a safe way
