diff --git a/app/[locale]/contacts/page.tsx b/app/[locale]/contacts/page.tsx
index 245c0b32..11ba0385 100644
--- a/app/[locale]/contacts/page.tsx
+++ b/app/[locale]/contacts/page.tsx
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 import { useState, useEffect, useCallback, useRef, useMemo } from "react";
 import { useRouter } from "@/i18n/navigation";
 import { useTranslations } from "next-intl";
-import { ArrowLeft, Upload, Download, Users, BookUser } from "lucide-react";
+import { ArrowLeft, Users, BookUser } from "lucide-react";
 import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button";
 import { ConfirmDialog } from "@/components/ui/confirm-dialog";
 import { useConfirmDialog } from "@/hooks/use-confirm-dialog";
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ import { ContactForm } from "@/components/contacts/contact-form";
 import { ContactGroupList } from "@/components/contacts/contact-group-list";
 import { ContactGroupForm } from "@/components/contacts/contact-group-form";
 import { ContactGroupDetail } from "@/components/contacts/contact-group-detail";
-import { ContactImportDialog } from "@/components/contacts/contact-import-dialog";
 import { exportContacts } from "@/components/contacts/contact-export";
 import { useContactStore, getContactDisplayName } from "@/stores/contact-store";
 import { useAuthStore } from "@/stores/auth-store";
@@ -32,7 +31,6 @@ type View =
   | "group-detail"
   | "group-create"
   | "group-edit"
-  | "import"
   | "bulk-add-to-group";
 
 export default function ContactsPage() {
@@ -69,7 +67,6 @@ export default function ContactsPage() {
     clearSelection,
     bulkDeleteContacts,
     bulkAddToGroup,
-    importContacts,
   } = useContactStore();
 
   const [view, setView] = useState<View>("list");
@@ -177,8 +174,6 @@ export default function ContactsPage() {
   const handleCancel = () => {
     if (view === "group-create" || view === "group-edit") {
       setView(selectedGroup ? "group-detail" : "list");
-    } else if (view === "import") {
-      setView("list");
     } else if (view === "bulk-add-to-group") {
       setView("list");
     } else {
@@ -313,13 +308,6 @@ export default function ContactsPage() {
     }
   };
 
-  const handleImport = useCallback(async (importedContacts: ContactCard[]) => {
-    return importContacts(
-      supportsSync && client ? client : null,
-      importedContacts
-    );
-  }, [supportsSync, client, importContacts]);
-
   if (!isAuthenticated) return null;
 
   const renderRightPanel = () => {
@@ -376,15 +364,6 @@ export default function ContactsPage() {
           />
         );
 
-      case "import":
-        return (
-          <ContactImportDialog
-            existingContacts={contacts}
-            onImport={handleImport}
-            onClose={handleCancel}
-          />
-        );
-
       case "bulk-add-to-group":
         return (
           <div className="flex flex-col h-full">
@@ -467,45 +446,6 @@ export default function ContactsPage() {
               "border-r border-border flex flex-col flex-shrink-0",
               isMobile ? "w-full" : "w-80"
             )}>
-              <div className={cn("p-4 border-b border-border", isMobile && "px-3 py-3")}>
-                <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
-                  <Button
-                    variant="ghost"
-                    size="sm"
-                    onClick={() => router.push("/")}
-                    className="justify-start"
-                  >
-                    <ArrowLeft className="w-4 h-4 mr-2" />
-                    {t("back_to_mail")}
-                  </Button>
-                  <div className="flex gap-1">
-                    <Button
-                      variant="ghost"
-                      size="icon"
-                      className="h-8 w-8"
-                      onClick={() => setView("import")}
-                      title={t("import.title")}
-                    >
-                      <Upload className="w-4 h-4" />
-                    </Button>
-                    <Button
-                      variant="ghost"
-                      size="icon"
-                      className="h-8 w-8"
-                      onClick={() => {
-                        if (contacts.length > 0) {
-                          exportContacts(contacts.filter(c => c.kind !== "group"));
-                          toast.success(t("export.success", { count: contacts.filter(c => c.kind !== "group").length }));
-                        }
-                      }}
-                      title={t("export.title")}
-                    >
-                      <Download className="w-4 h-4" />
-                    </Button>
-                  </div>
-                </div>
-              </div>
-
               <div className="flex border-b border-border">
                 <button
                   onClick={() => setActiveTab("all")}
@@ -546,7 +486,6 @@ export default function ContactsPage() {
                   onSearchChange={setSearchQuery}
                   onSelectContact={handleSelectContact}
                   onCreateNew={handleCreateNew}
-                  onImport={() => setView("import")}
                   supportsSync={supportsSync}
                   className="flex-1"
                   selectedContactIds={selectedContactIds}
diff --git a/app/[locale]/settings/page.tsx b/app/[locale]/settings/page.tsx
index a134d50d..94fe2bf2 100644
--- a/app/[locale]/settings/page.tsx
+++ b/app/[locale]/settings/page.tsx
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ import {
   Tags,
   HardDrive,
   Wrench,
+  BookUser,
   type LucideIcon,
 } from 'lucide-react';
 import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
@@ -38,6 +39,7 @@ import { FolderSettings } from '@/components/settings/folder-settings';
 import { KeywordSettings } from '@/components/settings/keyword-settings';
 import { AccountSecuritySettings } from '@/components/settings/account-security-settings';
 import { FilesSettingsComponent } from '@/components/settings/files-settings';
+import { ContactsSettings } from '@/components/settings/contacts-settings';
 import { useAuthStore } from '@/stores/auth-store';
 import { useEmailStore } from '@/stores/email-store';
 import { useIsDesktop } from '@/hooks/use-media-query';
@@ -45,7 +47,7 @@ import { NavigationRail } from '@/components/layout/navigation-rail';
 import { useConfig } from '@/hooks/use-config';
 import { cn } from '@/lib/utils';
 
-type Tab = 'appearance' | 'email' | 'account' | 'security' | 'identities' | 'vacation' | 'calendar' | 'filters' | 'templates' | 'folders' | 'keywords' | 'files' | 'advanced';
+type Tab = 'appearance' | 'email' | 'account' | 'security' | 'identities' | 'vacation' | 'calendar' | 'contacts' | 'filters' | 'templates' | 'folders' | 'keywords' | 'files' | 'advanced';
 type TabGroup = 'general' | 'account' | 'organization' | 'apps' | 'system';
 
 interface TabDef {
@@ -63,6 +65,7 @@ const tabIcons: Record<Tab, LucideIcon> = {
   identities: UserPen,
   vacation: PalmtreeIcon,
   calendar: Calendar,
+  contacts: BookUser,
   filters: Filter,
   templates: FileText,
   folders: FolderOpen,
@@ -126,6 +129,7 @@ export default function SettingsPage() {
     { id: 'folders', label: t('tabs.folders'), icon: tabIcons.folders, group: 'organization' },
     { id: 'keywords', label: t('tabs.keywords'), icon: tabIcons.keywords, group: 'organization' },
     ...(supportsCalendar ? [{ id: 'calendar' as Tab, label: t('tabs.calendar'), icon: tabIcons.calendar, group: 'apps' as TabGroup }] : []),
+    { id: 'contacts', label: t('tabs.contacts'), icon: tabIcons.contacts, group: 'apps' },
     ...(supportsFiles ? [{ id: 'files' as Tab, label: t('tabs.files'), icon: tabIcons.files, group: 'apps' as TabGroup }] : []),
     { id: 'advanced', label: t('tabs.advanced'), icon: tabIcons.advanced, group: 'system' },
   ];
@@ -158,6 +162,7 @@ export default function SettingsPage() {
       {activeTab === 'identities' && <IdentitySettings />}
       {activeTab === 'vacation' && <VacationSettings />}
       {activeTab === 'calendar' && <><CalendarSettings /><div className="mt-8"><CalendarManagementSettings /></div></>}
+      {activeTab === 'contacts' && <ContactsSettings />}
       {activeTab === 'filters' && <FilterSettings />}
       {activeTab === 'templates' && <TemplateSettings />}
       {activeTab === 'folders' && <FolderSettings />}
diff --git a/components/contacts/contact-list.tsx b/components/contacts/contact-list.tsx
index e7d09d82..2ffce517 100644
--- a/components/contacts/contact-list.tsx
+++ b/components/contacts/contact-list.tsx
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 import { useMemo } from "react";
 import { useTranslations } from "next-intl";
-import { Search, Plus, BookUser, Info, Check, Trash2, Users, Download, X, UserPlus, Upload } from "lucide-react";
+import { Search, Plus, BookUser, Info, Check, Trash2, Users, Download, X, UserPlus } from "lucide-react";
 import { Input } from "@/components/ui/input";
 import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button";
 import { ContactListItem } from "./contact-list-item";
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@ interface ContactListProps {
   onSearchChange: (query: string) => void;
   onSelectContact: (id: string) => void;
   onCreateNew: () => void;
-  onImport?: () => void;
   supportsSync: boolean;
   className?: string;
   selectedContactIds: Set<string>;
@@ -36,7 +35,6 @@ export function ContactList({
   onSearchChange,
   onSelectContact,
   onCreateNew,
-  onImport,
   supportsSync,
   className,
   selectedContactIds,
@@ -185,12 +183,6 @@ export function ContactList({
                     <UserPlus className="w-4 h-4 mr-1.5" />
                     {t("create_new")}
                   </Button>
-                  {onImport && (
-                    <Button variant="outline" size="sm" onClick={onImport}>
-                      <Upload className="w-4 h-4 mr-1.5" />
-                      {t("import_vcard")}
-                    </Button>
-                  )}
                 </div>
               </>
             )}
diff --git a/components/settings/contacts-settings.tsx b/components/settings/contacts-settings.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e3e247db
--- /dev/null
+++ b/components/settings/contacts-settings.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,84 @@
+"use client";
+
+import { useState, useCallback } from "react";
+import { useTranslations } from "next-intl";
+import { Upload, Download } from "lucide-react";
+import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button";
+import { SettingsSection, SettingItem } from "./settings-section";
+import { ContactImportDialog } from "@/components/contacts/contact-import-dialog";
+import { exportContacts } from "@/components/contacts/contact-export";
+import { useContactStore } from "@/stores/contact-store";
+import { useAuthStore } from "@/stores/auth-store";
+import { toast } from "@/stores/toast-store";
+
+export function ContactsSettings() {
+  const t = useTranslations("contacts");
+  const tSettings = useTranslations("settings.contacts");
+  const { client } = useAuthStore();
+  const {
+    contacts,
+    supportsSync,
+    importContacts,
+  } = useContactStore();
+  const [showImport, setShowImport] = useState(false);
+
+  const individuals = contacts.filter(c => c.kind !== "group");
+
+  const handleImport = useCallback(async (importedContacts: import("@/lib/jmap/types").ContactCard[]) => {
+    return importContacts(
+      supportsSync && client ? client : null,
+      importedContacts
+    );
+  }, [supportsSync, client, importContacts]);
+
+  const handleExport = () => {
+    if (individuals.length > 0) {
+      exportContacts(individuals);
+      toast.success(t("export.success", { count: individuals.length }));
+    }
+  };
+
+  if (showImport) {
+    return (
+      <div className="border border-border rounded-lg overflow-hidden" style={{ minHeight: 400 }}>
+        <ContactImportDialog
+          existingContacts={contacts}
+          onImport={handleImport}
+          onClose={() => setShowImport(false)}
+        />
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <SettingsSection
+      title={tSettings("title")}
+      description={tSettings("description")}
+    >
+      <SettingItem
+        label={tSettings("import_label")}
+        description={tSettings("import_description")}
+      >
+        <Button variant="outline" size="sm" onClick={() => setShowImport(true)}>
+          <Upload className="w-4 h-4 mr-2" />
+          {t("import.title")}
+        </Button>
+      </SettingItem>
+
+      <SettingItem
+        label={tSettings("export_label")}
+        description={tSettings("export_description")}
+      >
+        <Button
+          variant="outline"
+          size="sm"
+          onClick={handleExport}
+          disabled={individuals.length === 0}
+        >
+          <Download className="w-4 h-4 mr-2" />
+          {t("export.title")}
+        </Button>
+      </SettingItem>
+    </SettingsSection>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/locales/en/common.json b/locales/en/common.json
index c9f9e686..6a8ed3cf 100644
--- a/locales/en/common.json
+++ b/locales/en/common.json
@@ -500,7 +500,8 @@
       "folders": "Folders",
       "keywords": "Keywords",
       "security": "Security",
-      "files": "Files"
+      "files": "Files",
+      "contacts": "Contacts"
     },
     "tab_groups": {
       "general": "General",
@@ -917,6 +918,14 @@
         "button": "Import"
       }
     },
+    "contacts": {
+      "title": "Contacts",
+      "description": "Import and export your contacts",
+      "import_label": "Import Contacts",
+      "import_description": "Import contacts from a vCard (.vcf) file",
+      "export_label": "Export Contacts",
+      "export_description": "Export all contacts as a vCard (.vcf) file"
+    },
     "filters": {
       "title": "Email Filters",
       "description": "Create rules to automatically sort, label, and manage incoming emails",