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Carrying too much undeclared cash into the United States can land you in a world of trouble. Just ask the four American Airlines flight attendants who were arrested in October at Miami International Airport and charged with money laundering and acting as unauthorized money transmitters.

Early on Oct. 22, after arriving at Miami from Santiago, Chile, the flight attendants were subjected to a routine search by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. One of the flight attendants, when asked how much cash he was carrying, said he had $100, according to the Miami Herald . Moments later, the attendant was found to have $9,000.

The discrepancy prompted officers to interrogate other flight attendants from the same flight. One had $7,300, another $6,371. The cash-carrying flight attendants pointed to the fourth as the coordinator of the effort, the Herald said.

But it’s your money. Why can’t you bring it into the country?

Answer: You can, but paperwork may be involved.

Here’s what the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website writes : “It is legal to transport any amount of currency or monetary instruments into or out of the United States,” But anyone carrying more than $10,000 must declare the amount by filing a Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary Instruments, FinCEN Form 105 .

Why the uproar? After all, none of them carried more than $10,000.

The answer: The $10,000 limit applies whether you’re traveling alone or with a group.

For example, four family members traveling together can’t decide to split $30,000 so that each person carries $7,500 into the U.S. The $30,000 must be declared.

CBP may have treated the flight attendants as a group because they were traveling together and transporting a total of $22,671.

The flight attendants may have been delivering the money to someone in the U.S., the Herald reported. If this is true, the suspects were indeed acting as unauthorized “money transmitters.” (A money transmitter is a person or business that provides money transfer services for a fee. To conduct these services, transmitters must obtain a license.)

The airline says it is working with law enforcement on the ongoing investigation.

“Travelers who fail to truthfully report all of their currency risk their currency being seized and may face criminal charges ,” including fines up to $500,000 and a 10-year prison term, the CBP website writes.

When transporting cash into or out of the U.S., honesty is always the best policy. This edict was impressed on me a few years ago after a fellow flight attendant made a shocking confession on a flight from São Paulo, Brazil, to Miami.

Although we rarely socialize off the airplane, he is a good guy with whom I’ve had a great working relationship.

After we completed the meal service, he pulled me aside and whispered. “You’re not gonna believe this.”

I thought he was about to share another hookup story that begins at a São Paulo nightclub and ends in layover lore.

“OK,” I said, shaking my head. “What happened?”

“I’ve got $100,000 in my bag.”

“Well,” he continued, pointing to the business-class closet in which his flight attendant tote had been stowed, “it’s actually a bit more than $100,000.”

He recounted how he had recently sold his São Paulo condominium. The proceeds were deposited into a Brazilian bank account. To wire the money to the U.S., the bank wanted to charge about 10% in service fees.

Rather than pay that exorbitant fee, Eddie decided to work a São Paulo trip sequence so he could pick up the cash in person.

Carrying large amounts of cash in any city is a precarious — some might say, foolish — undertaking. In Greater São Paulo, a sprawling metropolis with a population of 21 million where carjacking, pickpocketing and bag snatching are common, his fortune was particularly at risk.

To protect himself and his cash, the diminutive flight attendant hired a bodyguard.

During our layover, the bodyguard accompanied him from the bank to the layover hotel where the money remained under Eddie’s watchful eye all night. The next day he packed the cash in his airline-issued tote bag, carried it onto the crew bus, through the security checkpoint at São Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport , past immigration and safely loaded the bag in an airplane closet for the flight home to Miami.

His money transportation effort was bold and stressful. But he had done his due diligence. He knew travelers were allowed to bring any amount of cash into the U.S. as long as the money was declared.

He completed a FinCEN Form 105. As an added layer of assurance, before the trip he consulted CBP about his plan.

An officer assured him that, with the proper paperwork presented, he would clear customs without delay.

The officer was right. He and his $100,000 sailed through U.S. Customs. Getting the cash out of Brazil, as it turned out, was the hard part.

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How Much Money Can I Bring Into The USA On A Plane?

Before heading to the airport, make sure you’ve met the requirements for entering or reentering the United States. This includes traveling with large amounts of money. Here’s what you need to know about bringing money into the USA on a plane.

How Do I Pack Money For International Travel?

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Twitter page recommends travelers seek advice from their airline on how to safely pack money for international travel. Generally, travelers should consider placing money in their carry-on bag and securing it with a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approved lock.

What Qualifies as 'Money'?

Paper money used as legal monetary tender in the United States or the country of issuance, traveler's checks, gold coins and securities or stocks (in bearer form) all count as money. “Bearer form” describes a situation in which there is no owner of record so the person that holds possession of the securities or stock certificate is considered the owner.

How Much Money Can I Bring?

There's no limit. Transport as much money as needed to the United States on an airplane. However, if you’re planning on bringing $10,000.00 or more, (see “What Qualifies as Money?”), then you must report to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection upon arrival in the United States. Reporting includes filing  FinCEN Form 105 . Gold bullion is not subject to the reporting requirement. Families traveling together will need to complete the form for each person who meets the minimum reporting threshold.

Where Can I Obtain FinCEN Form 105?

FinCEN Form 105, Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary Instruments, can be downloaded from the  U.S. Customs and Border Protection website or obtained from a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer. It’s best to have the form completed before your trip so it can be presented upon arrival in the United States. NOTE: Even though information regarding the transportation of more than $10,000.00 is requested on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs Declaration form, you are still required to complete FinCEN Form 105 if you meet the reporting threshold.

What If I Don't Report?

If you do not report as required, the money may be seized by the United States government. If your funds are seized by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer, you will need to follow the agency’s process which includes receiving written notification of seizure within three (3) working days. The notification should then direct you on the next steps regarding your case.

Here’s something else to keep in mind: it’s not only United States federal law that you report the funds but that you report them accurately. Failure to disclose the full amount may be viewed as fraud. Violators are subject to civil and criminal penalties which could result in $500,000.00 in fines and ten years in prison.

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Bringing money to the u.s..

When traveling to the U.S. everyone is required to complete a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Declaration Form 6059B. You may bring large sums of money with you in the form of cash, money order, or traveler's checks. There is no maximum limit, however, any amount exceeding $10,000 USD must be declared upon arrival on both the Form 6059B and FinCEN 105.

All forms must be filled in completely and truthfully. The penalties for inaccurate declaration and non-compliance can be severe including heavy fines and/or confiscation of funds.

For more information, refer to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency web site.

Customs Cash Limits: How Much Cash Can You Carry On A Plane

Customs cash limits, how much cash can you carry on a plane.

If you thinking of flying with money you need to check how much cash you can take on your flight. This will depend on what country your are flying from and where you are going.

You can use our handy guide find customs cash limits for the country you are travelling to. Data supplied by the IATA Travel center .​

Worldwide Currency Import Regulations Tool

Same regulations as for export apply.

Local currency (Afghani-AFA): in banknotes or coins up to AFA 50,000.-. Foreign currencies: up to the amount imported and declared. For amounts over AFA 1,000,000.- and "Ansari Application Form" is required.

Local currency (Albanian Lek-ALL): prohibited. Foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (Albanian Lek-ALL): prohibited. Foreign currencies: up to USD 5,000.- or up to the amounts imported and declared on arrival.

Foreign currencies: unlimited, to be changed at the nearest bank.

Foreign currencies: up to the amount imported and declared. It is necessary to submit the currency declaration issued on arrival. Declaration of exchange to be presented upon departure.

Local currency (Euro - EUR) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

1. Local currency (Kwanza-AOA): up to AOA 50,000.- for residents and non-residents. 2. Foreign currencies: up to USD 15,000.- or equivalent (residents) and up to USD 10,000.- or equivalent (non-residents).

1. Local currency (Kwanza-AOA): up to AOA 50,000.- for residents and non-residents. 2. Foreign currencies: a. Residents (18 years of age and above): up to USD 15,000.- or equivalent; b. Residents (below 18 years of age): up to USD 5,000.- or equivalent; c. Non Residents (18 years of age and above): up to USD 10,000.- or equivalent; d. Non Residents (below 18 years of age): up to USD 3,000.- or equivalent. Exempt: a. If holding a letter (certified by B.N.A./D.O.I.) from a company or entity which took care of payment of all expenses during stay in Angola: foreign currencies up to the amount imported. b. Amounts left with receipts of bills paid or money exchange vouchers.

Local currency (East Caribbean Dollar-XCD) and foreign currencies: unlimited, if a declaration has been made upon arrival.

Antigua and Barbuda

Local currency East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) and foreign currencies: up to USD 10,000.- or equivalent. Higher amounts must have been declared on arrival.

Local currency (Argentine Peso-ARS) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. However, amounts exceeding USD 10,000.- (or equivalent) must be declared. Gold must be declared.

Local currency (Argentine Peso-ARS) and foreign currencies: prohibited unless exportation is made through authorized financial and foreign exchange entities, for amounts above: -USD 10,000.- (or equivalent) for travelers aged over 21 or independent minors; or -USD 2,000.- (or equivalent) for travelers aged between 16 and 21 years; or -USD 1,000.- (or equivalent) for travelers aged under 16 years.

Local currency (Armenian Dram - AMD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. Cash in amounts exceeding USD 10,000.- or equivalent must be declared. Exempt from cash import declaration are passengers arriving from the Eurasian Customs Union ( Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russian Fed.)

Local currency (Armenian Dram -AMD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions up to USD 10,000.-or equivalent. Warning: More than USD 10,000- must be transferred via a bank. Exempt are passengers departing to the Eurasian Customs Union ( Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russian Fed.)

Local currency (Aruban Florin-AWG) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. However, amounts exceeding AWG 20,000.- (USD 11,000.- or equivalent) must be declared.

Local currency (Australian Dollar-AUD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions up to AUD 10,000.- (or equivalent in freely convertible currency). Warning: Any amount of Australian or foreign currency in coins and bank notes exceeding AUD 10,000.-(or equivalent in freely convertible currency) has to be declared in a Cross Border Movement Report (CBMR) . Other than coins and bank notes: travelers entering/departing Australia must declare, if requested, any of the following Bearer Negotiable Instrument (BNI): bills of exchange; cheques; promissory notes; bearer bonds; traveler's cheques; money orders, postal orders or similar orders; negotiable instruments not covered by any of the above paragraphs.

Same regulations as per Export apply.

Local currency (Euro - EUR) and foreign currencies: no restrictions if arriving from or traveling to another EU Member State . If arriving directly from or traveling to a country outside the EU: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or more or the equivalent in another currency (incl. banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.

1. Residents: a. Local currency (New Azeri Manat-AZN): allowed, if the amount has been declared on the customs declaration when leaving the country. b. Foreign currencies: up to USD 10,000.- or equivalent. Higher amounts must be declared. 2. Non-residents: Foreign currencies: up to USD 10,000.- or equivalent. Higher amounts must be declared.

1. Residents: a. Local currency (New Azeri Manat-AZN): no restrictions if the amount is declared on departure. b. Foreign currencies: max. USD 10,000.- (or equivalent). All amounts higher than USD 1,000.- are subject to tax (1%). Amounts higher than USD 10,000.- have to be approved by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan. 2. Non-residents: up to the amount imported and declared (proof of import must be presented otherwise a max. of USD 1,000.- may be exported).

Local currency (Bahamian Dollar - BSD): not permitted. Foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (Bahamian Dollar - BSD): banknotes: a max. of BSD 200.- per person, higher amounts require permission of the Central Bank of the Bahamas; coins: no restrictions. Foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (Bahrain Dinar-BHD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions . Passengers arriving/departing Bahrain can be requested by the Customs or Security Authorities to disclose the value of any local or foreign currencies, gold or other negotiable instruments that are in their possession.

1. Residents: a. Local currency (Bangladesh Taka-BDT): up to BDT 100.-. b. Foreign currencies: no limit. 2. Non Residents: a. Local currency: up to BDT 100.-. b. Foreign currencies: no limit. Amounts over USD 5,000.- (or equivalent) must be declared.

1. Residents: a. Local currency (Bangladesh Taka-BDT): up to BDT 100.-. b. Foreign currencies: up to USD 25.- or equivalent. Higher amounts must be endorsed on the passport by Bangladesh Bank/Authorized Dealers in foreign exchange. 2. Non Residents: a. Local currency: up to BDT 100.-. b. Foreign currencies: up to USD 150.- or equivalent. Higher amounts if declared on arrival.

Local currency (Barbadian Dollar-BBD): no restrictions, if declared on arrival. Foreign currencies: no restrictions if declared on arrival.

1. Residents: a. Local currency (Barbadian Dollar-BBD): up to BBD 200.-. b. Foreign currencies: up to the equivalent of BBD 1,500.-. 2. Non-residents: a. Local currency (Barbadian Dollar-BBD): prohibited. b. Foreign currencies: up to the amount imported and declared.

Local currency (Belarus Ruble - BYR)(Belarus Ruble - BYN) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. Amounts over USD 10,000.- or equivalent must be declared. Effective up to and including 31 December 2016 the old and new Belarus Ruble will be in circulation.

Foreign currencies: up to the amount imported and declared. Foreign banknotes and coins must be exported within 2 months after import.

Local (Euro - EUR) and foreign currencies: 1. No restrictions if arriving from or traveling to another EU Member State . 2. If arriving from or traveling to a country outside the EU: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or the equivalent in another currency (incl. banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.

Local currency (Belize Dollar-BZD) BZD and foreign currencies: up to BZD 10,000.- or equivalent. Higher amounts must be declared on arrival.

Local currency (Belize Dollar-BZD) and foreign currencies: up to BZD 10,000.- or equivalent. In case of higher amounts: up to the amount imported and declared.

Benin (Republic)

Local currency (Bermudian Dollar-BMD) and foreign currencies: up to BMD 10,000.- or equivalent. Higher amounts must be declared on arrival.

Local currency (Bermudian Dollar-BMD) and foreign currencies: up to BMD 10,000.- or equivalent. In case of higher amounts: up to the amount imported and declared.

Local currency is Bhutan Ngultrum - BTN. However, Indian Rupee (INR) is also in use. Foreign currency: up to a max. of USD 10,000.- (or equivalent). Foreign hard currency like USD, JPY, GBP, EUR, CHF, AUD, HKD, SGD will be acceptable at the Bank of Bhutan.

Local currency (Bolivian Boliviano-BOB) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (Bolivian Boliviano-BOB) and foreign currencies: up to the amounts imported and declared.

Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba

Local currency: (US dollar-USD) and foreign currencies: amounts exceeding USD 10,000.- or its equivalent must be declared.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Local currency (Convertible Mark - BAM) up to BAM 200,000.-. Foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (Botswana Pula-BWP) and foreign currencies: no restrictions, if declared.

Local currency (Botswana Pula-BWP): up to BWP 50.-. Foreign currencies: up to the amounts imported and declared.

Local currency (Brazilian Real-BRL) and foreign currency: no restrictions up to BRL 10,000. - or equivalent. Amounts higher than BRL 10,000. - or equivalent: must be declared.

Brunei Darussalam

Local currency (Brunei Dollar-BND): no restrictions. Foreign currencies: 1. Banknotes of Singapore: up to the equivalent of BND 1,000.- no restrictions between Brunei Darussalam/Singapore on direct import/export of currency. 2. Banknotes of India: Prohibited; 3. Other foreign currencies: no restrictions.

1. Residents: a. Local currency (Brunei Dollar-BND) and Singapore currency banknotes: up to BND 1,000.- or equivalent. (no restrictions on direct import/export of Brunei Darussalam and Singapore currency notes from/to Singapore). b. Foreign currencies: -. Sterling notes up to GBP 15.-. -. Other currencies to a maximum of BND 350.-. Higher amounts in traveler's cheques or letters of credit. 2. Non residents: a. Local currency and Singapore currency banknotes: up to BND 1,000.- or equivalent (no restrictions on direct import/export of Brunei Darussalam and Singapore currency notes from/to Singapore); b. Other foreign currencies: up to the amount imported and declared.

Local currency (Bulgarian new Leva - BGN) and foreign currencies: 1. No restrictions if arriving from or traveling to another EU Member State . 2. If arriving directly from or traveling to a country outside the EU: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or more or the equivalent in another currency (incl. banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.

Burkina Faso

Local currency (CFA Franc-XOF) and foreign currencies: no restrictions if declared on arrival.

Residents: Local currency (CFA Franc-XOF) and foreign currencies: 1. Up to XOF 400,000.- or equivalent for commercial travel. 2. Up to XOF 175,000.- or equivalent for other purposes. Non-Residents: Local currency and foreign currencies: up to the amount imported and declared.

Local currency (Burundese Franc-BIF): up to BIF 2000.-. Foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Up to a max. of USD 10,000.- or equivalent is allowed. Exceeding amounts must be declared on arrival.

1. Residents: a. Local currency (CFA Franc-XAF) if arriving from: - The French monetary area there are no restrictions. - Outside the French monetary area: up to XAF 20,000.-. b. Foreign currencies: no restrictions. 2. Non-Residents: a. Local currency: up to XAF 20,000.-. b. Foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (CFA Franc-XAF). If coming for: 1. Touristic purposes: up to XAF 20,000.- per journey. 2. Business purposes: up to XAF 450,000.- per journey. Foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (Canadian Dollar-CAD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions up to CAD 10,000.-. Amounts equal to or greater than CAD 10,000.- must be declared.

Cape Verde Islands

Local currency (Cape Verde Escudo - CVE): prohibited. Foreign currencies: no restrictions, if the amounts imported are declared on arrival.

Local currency (Cape Verde Escudo - CVE): prohibited. Foreign currencies are allowed up to the equivalent of CVE 20,000.- unless a higher amount has been declared on arrival.

Cayman Islands

Local currency (Cayman Isl. Dollar-KYD): no restrictions. Foreign currencies: Jamaican currency: up to JAD 20. - per person. Other foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (Cayman Isl. Dollar-KYD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Central African Republic

1. Local currency (CFA Franc-XAF): a. From Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal or Togo: no restrictions. b. From other countries: up to an amount of XAF 75,000.- (if re-imported: unlimited). 2. Foreign currencies: no restrictions, if declared on arrival.

1. Residents: a. Local currency (CFA Franc-XAF): - To countries of the French monetary area: unlimited. - To other countries: up to an amount of XAF 75,000.-. b. Foreign currencies: - To countries of the French monetary area: apply to the "Office des Changes". - To other countries: up to an amount of XAF 150,000.- per year. 2. Non-Residents: a. Local currency: - To Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal and Togo: no restrictions. - To other countries of the French monetary area: up to an amount of XAF 75,000.-. b. Foreign currencies: up to the amounts imported and declared.

1. Residents: a. Local currency (CFA Franc-XAF) and foreign currencies: -If coming from a country in the French monetary area: no restrictions, -If coming from other countries: up to the amounts exported. 2. Non-Residents: a. Local currency: no restrictions. b. Foreign currencies: no restrictions, if declared on arrival.

1. Residents: a. Local currency (CFA Franc-XAF): - If traveling to a country in the French monetary area: no restrictions. - If traveling to other countries: up to XAF 10,000.-. b. Foreign currencies: up to the equivalent of XAF 100,000.- a year. 2. Non-Residents: a. Local currency: up to XAF 10,000.-. b. Foreign currencies: up to the amounts imported and declared.

Local currency (Chilean Peso-CLP) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. Amounts exceeding USD 10,000.- must be declared.

Local currency (Chinese Ren Min Bi-CNY): max. CNY 20,000.- in cash. Foreign currencies: Amounts exceeding USD 5,000.- in cash must be declared.

Local currency (Colombian Peso-COP) and foreign currencies: up to USD 10,000.- or equivalent. Amounts exceeding USD 10,000.- must be declared on arrival.

RESIDENTS: 1. if under 15 years of age: local currency (Colombian Peso-COP): up to COP 5,642.- per day of stay abroad (max. COP 169,260.- per year) or foreign currencies: up to USD 35.- or equivalent per day of stay abroad (max. USD 1050.- or equivalent per year); 2. if 15 years of age or over: local currency: up to COP 11,284.- per day of stay abroad (max. 338,520.- per year) or foreign currencies: up to USD 70.- or equivalent per day of stay abroad (max. USD 2,100.- or equivalent per year). NON-RESIDENTS: Local currency and foreign currencies: up to USD 10,000.- or equivalent. Amounts exceeding USD 10,000.- must be declared on arrival.

Comores Islands

Local currency (CFA Franc-KMF) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Congo (Dem. Rep.)

Local currency (Franc Congolais - CDF): amounts up to USD 10,000.-, or equivalent in CDF are allowed.

Local currency (Franc Congolais - CDF): prohibited. Foreign currency: no restrictions.

Cook Islands

Local currency (New Zealand Dollar-NZD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. However, amounts exceeding NZD 10,000.-, or equivalent (incl. Bearer Negotiable Instruments - (BNI)) must be declared.

Local currency (New Zealand Dollar-NZD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. However, amounts exceeding NZD 10,000.-, or equivalent (incl. Bearer Negotiable Instruments (BNI)) must be declared.

Local currency (Costa Rican Colón-CRC): no restrictions. Foreign currencies: no restrictions, but only US Dollars are accepted for exchange.

Local currency (Costa Rican Colón-CRC) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Cote d'Ivoire

RESIDENTS: Local currency (CFA Franc-XOF): unlimited. Foreign currencies: Euro - EUR: unlimited; other currencies: declaration required (currencies declared to be exchanged into XOF within 8 days). NON-RESIDENTS: Local currency: unlimited. Foreign currencies: Euro - EUR: unlimited; other currencies: unlimited, but declaration of amount that will be exported when leaving.

RESIDENTS: if traveling to countries within the French Monetary Area: local currency (CFA Franc-XOF): unlimited; if traveling to countries outside the French Monetary Area: up to XOF 150,000.- or equivalent in foreign currencies, plus XOF 10,000 or equivalent in EUR per year. NON-RESIDENTS: Local currency: XOF 10,000.- or equivalent in EUR. Foreign currencies: the equivalent of XOF 25,000.- (currency in excess of limit may be exported, if declaration at time of entry has been made); Traveler's cheques, letters of credit unlimited, if issued abroad in traveler's name.

Same regulations as for Export apply.

Local currency (Croatian Kuna - HRK) and foreign currencies: no restrictions if arriving from or traveling to another EU Member State . If arriving directly from or traveling to a country outside the EU: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or more or the equivalent in another currency (incl. banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.

RESIDENTS: Local currency (Cuban Peso-CUP) up to CUP 2,000.- in cash. Foreign currencies: unlimited; amounts exceeding USD 5,000.- must be declared. Traveler's cheques in freely convertible currencies are accepted, except those issued by American Express.

RESIDENTS: Local currency (Cuban Peso-CUP): Up to CUP 2,000.- in cash. Foreign currencies: up to USD 5,000.-. Amounts exceeding USD 5,000.- must be declared and accompanied by a permit granting the legal export of the referred amount. Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC): prohibited Local currency (Cuban Peso-CUP): Non-commercial sendings: prohibited.

Local currency: (Antillian Guilder-ANG) and foreign currencies: amounts exceeding USD 10,000.- or its equivalent must be declared.

Czech Republic

Local currency (CZECH CROWN-CZK) and foreign currencies: no restrictions if arriving from or traveling to another EU Member State . If arriving directly from or traveling to a country outside the EU: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or more or the equivalent in another currency (incl. banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.

Local currency (Danish Krone-DDK) and foreign currencies: same regulations as for Export apply.

Local currency (Danish Krone -DKK) and foreign currencies: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or the equivalent in other currencies (incl. banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.

Local currency (Djibouti Franc-DJF) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. The country does not belong to the French Monetary Area. French banknotes and all foreign currencies may be negotiated.

Local currency (Eastern Caribbean Dollar-XCD) and foreign currencies: unlimited.

RESIDENTS: when traveling for touristic or social purposes: up to XCD 3,000.- per person. Max. 2x per year; if traveling for business purposes: up to XCD 1,000.- per person per day of stay, to a max. of XCD 30,000.- per year. NON-RESIDENTS: local and foreign currencies: up to the amount imported. If holding credit card: up to XCD 2,500.-. Currency in excess of limit requires proof of conversion. Or equivalent in other freely convertible currency.

Dominican Republic

Local currency (Dominican Peso-DOP): prohibited. Foreign currencies: provided declared on arrival, traveler's cheques: unlimited. At departure 30% of the originally exchanged foreign currencies can be reconverted, only if showing original receipt.

Local currency (Dominican Peso-DOP): prohibited. Foreign currencies: up to the amounts imported and declared, traveler's cheques unlimited.

Local currency (United States Dollar - USD/Ecuadorian Sucre-ECS) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (Egyptian Pound-EGP): up to EGP 5,000.-; foreign currencies: up to USD 10,000.- or its equivalent in freely convertible currency. EGP obtained via postal (giro) cheques is permitted to be used for payment of hotel bills and tickets for air travel. Exchange of foreign currency is through official banks or money exchange offices.

El Salvador

Import of local currency (United States Dollar - USD) and foreign currencies allowed without restrictions. Large amounts of foreign currencies imported should be declared upon arrival.

Export of local currency (United States Dollar - USD) and foreign currencies allowed without restrictions. Large amounts of foreign currencies to be exported could require proof of ownership.

Equatorial Guinea

Residents: local currency (CFA Franc-XAF) and other currencies of the French Monetary Area: unlimited; foreign currencies other than those above: unlimited, provided: - declared on arrival and - amounts exceeding the equivalent of XAF 50,000.- are exchanged into local currency. Non-residents: local and foreign currencies: no restrictions provided amounts are declared on arrival.

Residents: local currency (CFA Franc-XAF) and other currencies of African countries of the French Monetary Area: - XAF 20,000.- in banknotes per journey ; foreign currencies: a yearly max. allowance of: - XAF 200,000.- or equivalent for touristic journeys; - XAF 15,000.- or equivalent per day up to XAF 450,000 for business journeys. Non-residents: -local currency and currencies of other countries of the French Monetary Area: max. XAF 50,000.- in banknotes. -foreign currencies other than the above: up to the amounts imported and declared on arrival. For children up to 10 years: half the amount.

Local currency (Eritrean Nafka - ERN): No restrictions for residents or non-residents.

Local currency ((Euro EUR) and foreign currencies: no restrictions if arriving from or traveling to another EU Member State . If arriving directly from or traveling to a country outside the EU: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or more or the equivalent in another currency (incl. banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.

Local currency (Euro EUR) and foreign currencies: no restrictions if arriving from or traveling to another EU Member State . If arriving directly from or traveling to a country outside the EU: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or more or the equivalent in another currency (incl. banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.

Local currency (Ethiopian Birr-ETB): up to ETB 200.- per person. Foreign currencies: for nationals of Ethiopia: not allowed. For other nationals: up to a max. of USD 3,000.- or equivalent, without bank permit.

Local currency (Ethiopian Birr-ETB), provided passenger holds a re-entry permit: ETB 200.- per person. Foreign currencies : up to the amounts imported and declared, if exceeded USD 3,000.- or equivalent.

Residents and Non-residents: Local currency and foreign currencies: up to EUR 10,000.- or equivalent. Amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- must be declared on arrival.

Residents: Local currency and foreign currencies: up to EUR 2,000.- or equivalent. Amounts between EUR 2,000.- and EUR 10,000.- must be declared on departure. Passengers must hold receipt from a bank or exchange office proving withdrawal from personal foreign currency account, issued not more than 90 days prior to departure date. Export of amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or equivalent is prohibited. Non-Residents: Same regulations as for import apply, but the amount exported cannot exceed the amount declared to customs on arrival.

Falkland Isl. (Malvinas)

No restrictions on local currency (Falkland Islands Pounds-FKP), Great Britain Pounds (Pound Sterling-GBP) and foreign currencies. Exchange facilities are available for Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars, United States Dollars and Euro's.

No restrictions on local currency (Falkland Islands Pounds-FKP), Great Britain Pounds (Pound Sterling-GBP) and foreign currencies.

Local currency (Fiji Dollar-FJD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions, provided amounts over FJD 10,000.- in cash or Bearer Negotiable Instruments (BNI) are declared.

Total amount of currency up to an max. of FJD 5,000.- (or equivalent), of which local currency (Fiji Dollar-FJD) up to a max. of FJD 500.-. Amounts above FJD 10,000.- (or equivalent in foreign currency) in cash or Bearer Negotiable Instruments (BNI) must be declared.

French Guiana

Local currency (Euro-EUR) and foreign currencies: same regulations as France.

French Polynesia

Local currency (Pacific Franc-XPF) and foreign currencies: same regulations as France.

French West Indies

Local currency (CFA Franc-XAF) and foreign currencies: no restrictions provided declared on arrival.

Residents: - Tourist trips: local currency (CFA Franc-XAF) and foreign currencies: up to XAF 200,000.- or equivalent. - Business trips: local currency or foreign currencies: XAF 25,000.- per day with a maximum of XAF 500,000.-, or equivalent. Non-residents: - Local currency and foreign currencies: up to XAF 200,000.- or equivalent, or up to the amounts imported and declared.

Local currency (Gambia Dalasi-GMD): no restrictions; foreign currencies: no restrictions, but the currency from: Algeria, Ghana, Guinea, Morocco, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Tunisia will not be accepted and cannot be exchanged.

Local currency (Gambia Dalasi-GMD) and foreign currencies: up to the amounts imported. Maximum currency (cash): GMD 75.- or equivalent in GBP plus the equivalent of GMD 250.- in other currency.

Local currency (GEL-Georgian Lari) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (GEL-Georgian Lari) no restrictions. Foreign currencies: up to USD 500.-.

Local currency (Euro-EUR) and foreign currencies: no restrictions if arriving from or traveling to another EU Member State . If arriving directly from or traveling to a country outside the EU: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or more or the equivalent in another currency (incl. banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.

Local (Ghanaian Cedi-GHS) and foreign currencies: Residents and non-residents, up to USD 10,000.- or its equivalent, in traveler's cheques or any other monetary instrument. Passengers are required to declare the amounts to Customs and fill the BOG Foreign Exchange Declaration Form (FXDF) at the port of entry (or departure). Amounts exceeding USD 10,000.- will be seized.

Same regulations as for Import apply.

Local currency: Gibraltar Pound-GIP. Foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Nationals of Greece can carry a maximum amount of EUR 2,000 in cash. For other nationals: Local currency (Euro-EUR) and foreign currencies: no restrictions if arriving from or traveling to another EU Member State . If arriving directly from or traveling to a country outside the EU: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or more or the equivalent in another currency (incl. banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.

Local currency (East Caribbean Dollar-XCD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (United States Dollar-USD) and foreign currencies: see USA.

Foreign currencies: no restrictions. Prohibited: local currency (Guatemala Quetzal-GTQ).

Nationals of Guatemala and residents: foreign currencies: up to the equivalent of GTQ 2500.-. Prohibited: local currency (Guatemala Quetzal-GTQ) . Other passengers: foreign currencies: no restrictions. Prohibited: local currency (Guatemala Quetzal-GTQ) . Re-exchange of GTQ into foreign currency allowed up to the equivalent of USD 100.-.

Residents: Local currency (Guinea Franc-GNF): up to GNF 100,000.- provided passenger is in possession of an export declaration for the amount. Foreign currencies: unlimited provided declared and to be changed with the State Bank. Non-residents: Local currency (Guinea Franc-GNF): up to GNF 100,000.- provided passenger is in possession of an export declaration for the amount. Foreign currencies: unlimited provided declared on arrival. A certain minimum amount per person has to be exchanged into local currency, depending on stay duration and purpose.

Local currency (Guinea Franc-GNF): up to GNF 100,000.-; foreign currencies: up to USD 5,000.- (or EUR 5,000.-). The balance of local currency acquired by exchanging imported foreign currency can be re-exchanged in money originally imported, at the discretion of the Immigration authorities.

Guinea-Bissau

Local currency (CFA Franc-XOF) and foreign currencies: up to XOF 2,000,000.- or equivalent in cash provided declared and proving its source on arrival.

Local currency (CFA Franc-XOF) and foreign currencies: up to XOF 2,000,000.- or equivalent allowed in cash. Higher amounts allowed by bank transfer only.

Local currency (Guyana Dollar-GYD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. However, amounts over USD 10,000.- (or equivalent) must be declared.

Local currency (Haitian Gourde-HTG) and foreign currencies: amounts over HTG 400,000.- or equivalent must be declared to the customs authorities.

Local currency (Honduras Lempira-HNL) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (Honduras Lempira-HNL): no restrictions. Foreign currencies: no restrictions, except US Dollars to the amount declared at customs on arrival.

Hong Kong (SAR China)

No restrictions on local currency (Hong Kong Dollar-HKD) or foreign currencies.

Same regulations as for the export apply.

Local currency (Hungarian Forint-HUF) and foreign currencies: no restrictions if arriving from or traveling to another EU Member State . If arriving directly from or traveling to a country outside the EU: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or more or the equivalent in another currency (incl. banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.

Local currency (Icelandic Krona-ISK): up to ISK 8,000.-; foreign currencies: unlimited.

Residents: local currency (Icelandic Krona-ISK): up to ISK 8,000.-; foreign currencies: unlimited. Non-residents: local currency: up to ISK 8,000.-; foreign currencies: up to the amount imported.

Foreign currencies : unlimited. However, amounts exceeding USD 5,000.- (or equivalent) in cash, or USD 10,000.- (or equivalent) in traveler's cheques must be declared; Local currency (Indian Rupee-INR): Import of INR is prohibited, except for residents of India importing up to INR 7,500.-. Foreign currencies include currency notes, traveler's cheques, cheques, drafts etc. (Re)exchange only through banks and authorized money exchange points.

Foreign currencies : up to the amount imported and declared. Local currency (Indian Rupee-INR): INR 7,500.- for residents of India, except when departing to Bhutan and Nepal. For residents departing to Bhutan and Nepal: no limit in amount of INR but notes no bigger than INR 100.- may be carried. Foreign currencies include currency notes, traveler's cheques, cheques, drafts etc. (Re)exchange only through banks and authorized money exchange points.

Local currency (Indonesian Rupiah-IDR): Amounts exceeding IDR 100,000,000.- require an approval from the Central Bank or External Affairs. Foreign currencies: amounts exceeding IDR 100,000,000.- or equivalent must be declared.

Import of local currency (Iran Rial-IRR) up to IRR 500,000.- allowed. Amounts exceeding IRR 500,000.- must be deposited at Bank Melli or Bank Sepah at the airport. No restriction applies to the import of foreign currencies, which must be declared upon arrival on a special form. Also in case of sale or transfer to other passengers (provided holding a passport).

Export of local currency (Iran Rial-IRR) up to IRR 500,000.- is allowed for residents. Larger amounts only after authorization from the Central Bank. Foreign currencies is allowed up to EUR/USD 5,000.- for residents. Export of local currency up to IRR 500,000.- is allowed for non-residents. Larger amounts up to the amount shown on and after presentation of the deposit receipt obtained on arrival. Foreign currencies may be exported by non-residents up to the amount declared on arrival or obtained via Bank Melli. Bank receipt and Bank stamp in passport must be shown on departure to prove the balance of the amount declared on arrival.

Ireland (Rep.)

Residents (including persons holding a "Work Permit" and living on the Island) are allowed to import local currency (Jamaican Dollar-JMD) without restriction. Foreign currencies may be imported up to the equivalent of the amount declared when departing. Non-residents may import foreign currencies without restrictions, provided amount is declared; import of local currency is prohibited.

Residents (including persons holding a "Work Permit" and living on the Island) are allowed to export local currency (Jamaican Dollar-JMD) without restrictions. The export of foreign currencies is allowed up to the equivalent of JMD 100.-; traveler's cheques; drafts up to the amount declared. Up to JMD 500.- may be exported per year, provided declared. Non-residents may export foreign currencies up to the amounts imported and declared; the export of local currency is prohibited.

Local currency (Japanese Yen - JPY) and foreign currencies: unlimited.

Local currency (Japanese Yen - JPY) and foreign currencies: unlimited. Money exchange must be made at an authorized bank or money exchanger. Additional information: Passenger must submit notice to customs authorities if importing or exporting cash/cheques/securities equivalent to JPY 1 million or more; Currency exchange rate is followed by what Japanese customs publish in custom area; Declaration forms are provided at custom area; Gold with more than 90 percent in purity should be reported to the authorities if importing or exporting over 1 kilogram.

Local currency (Jordan Dinar-JOD): up to JOD 15,000.-. foreign currencies: unlimited (this includes letters of credit whether issued in JOD or in foreign currency, drawn on account of a non-resident) provided declared on arrival. Prohibited: Israeli Sheqel.

- Local currency: (Jordan Dinar-JOD): unlimited; - Foreign currencies: up to the amount imported and declared.

Local currency (Kazakh Tenge-KZT) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. Amounts exceeding USD 10,000.- or equivalent must be declared.

Local currency (Kazakh Tenge-KZT) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. Amounts exceeding USD 10,000.- must be declared.

Residents may import up to KES 500,000.- (Kenya Shilling-KES) to cover expenses upon re-entry into Kenya. No restrictions apply to foreign currencies. Non-residents may import local and foreign currency without restrictions. However, for amounts equivalent to USD 5,000.- and more residents and non-residents need to hold documents indicating the source and the purpose of this amount.

Residents may export up to KES 500,000.- (Kenya Shilling-KES) to cover expenses upon re-entry into Kenya. No restrictions apply to foreign currencies. Non-residents may export local and foreign currency without restrictions. However, for amounts equivalent to USD 5,000.- and more residents and non-residents need to hold documents indicating the source and the purpose of this amount.

Local currency (Australian Dollar-AUD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Kosovo (Rep.)

Local currency (Euro - EUR) above EUR 10,000.- (including cheques of any kind) must be accompanied by a bank certificate

Local currency (Euro - EUR) above EUR 10,000.- (including cheques of any kind) must be declared.

Import of local currency (Kuwait Dinar-KWD) and foreign currencies up to a maximum of KWD 3000.- or equivalent, in currencies or gold bullion.

Export of local currency (Kuwait Dinar-KWD) and foreign currencies without restrictions. Customs Authorities must be informed about export of gold bullion.

Allowed. Foreign currencies: unlimited, provided a declaration is made for amounts exceeding USD 3000.- or equivalent. Local currency (Kyrgyz Som - KGS): allowed for residents of Kyrgyzstan, provided the amount has been declared on the customs declaration when leaving the country.

Allowed. Foreign currencies: up to the amount imported and declared. Amounts exceeding USD 3000.- or equivalent must be declared. Local currency: unlimited for residents, provided declaration is made.

Lao People's Dem. Rep.

Foreign currency in amounts exceeding USD 2,000.- (in cash or checks) must be declared on arrival. Prohibited: local currency (Laotian Kip - LAK).

Foreign currency in amounts exceeding USD 2,000.- (in cash or checks) must be declared upon departure. Prohibited: local currency (Laotian Kip - LAK).

Local currency (Lebanese Pound-LBP) and foreign currencies in any form without restrictions. Gold coins must be declared.

Local currency (Lebanese Pound-LBP) and foreign currencies in any form without restrictions, with the exception of gold coins. However, if a quantity of gold (coins) is declared on arrival, the same quantity may be exported.

Local currency (Lesotho Loti-LSL) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (Liberian Dollar-LRD). Amounts exceeding USD 10,000.- or its equivalent in other currencies must be declared (warning: penalty for non-compliance: 25% of the undeclared or under-declared amount.).

Local currency (Liberian Dollar-LRD) and foreign currencies: up to USD 7,500.- or its equivalent. Amount exceeding USD 7,500.- or its equivalent (may only be exported in the form of bank drafts, traveler's cheques, money orders etc.) must be declared (warning: penalty for non-compliance: 25% of the undeclared or under-declared amount.).

Allowed. Non-Residents: provided declared on arrival on the official form for recording exchanged foreign currencies during stay in Libya, unlimited import of foreign currencies, traveler's cheques and BCD letters of credit. Prohibited: Import of local currency (Libyan Dinar-LYD), for both residents and non-residents.

Allowed. Non-Residents: export of foreign currencies up to the amount stated as the balance on the official form for recording exchanged foreign currencies declared on arrival. Prohibited: export of local currency (Libyan Dinar-LYD), for both residents and non-residents.

Liechtenstein

Import of local currency (Swiss Franc-CHF) and foreign currencies without restrictions.

Export of local currency (Swiss Franc-CHF) and foreign currencies without restrictions.

Macao (SAR China)

Local currency (Macao Pataca-MOP) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Residents and non-residents: local currency (Madagascar Ariary-MGA): up to MGA 400,000.-; foreign currencies: unlimited. Amounts exceeding the equivalent of EUR 7,500.- must be declared.

Residents and non-residents: local currency (Madagascar Ariary-MGA): up to MGA 400,000.-; foreign currencies: unlimited if declared.

Local currency (Malawi Kwacha-MWK): unlimited; foreign currencies: no restrictions, provided declared on arrival.

Residents: - local currency (Malawi Kwacha-MWK): MWK 200.- or - foreign currencies: the equivalent of MWK 200.-. Non-residents: - local currency (Malawi Kwacha-MWK): MWK 200.-; - foreign currencies: up to the amount imported and declared.

Local currency (Malaysian Ringgit-MYR) and foreign currencies: No restrictions. Amounts exceeding MYR 30,000.- and USD 10,000.- or equivalent must be declared for re-export.

Allowed: local currency (Malaysian Ringgit-MYR): up to MYR 30,000.- and foreign currencies: up to USD 10,000.- or equivalent. Higher amounts may be exported provided import has been declared upon arrival.

Local currency (Maldivian Rufiyaa-MVR) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

RESIDENTS: local currency (CFA Franc-XOF) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. NON-RESIDENTS: local currency and foreign currencies: no restrictions, provided declared when the amount exceeds XOF 25,000.- in order to facilitate re-exportation.

Local currency (CFA Franc-XOF): unlimited; foreign currencies: equivalent of XOF 25,000.- in banknotes. NON-RESIDENTS who made a declaration on entry may re-export all their currencies less a reasonable amount equivalent to their expenses in Mali. No restrictions on foreign currencies in the form of cheques or letters of credit.

Local currency Euro-EUR and foreign currencies: no restrictions if arriving from or traveling to another EU Member State . If arriving directly from or traveling to a country outside the EU: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or more or the equivalent in another currency (incl. banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.

Marshall Islands

Local currency (USD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. Amounts over USD 5,000.- must be declared.

Foreign currencies: unlimited provided declared on arrival. Prohibited: local currency (Mauritanian Ouguiya-MRO).

Residents: foreign currencies: equivalent of MRO 10,000.- per year (children under 10 years: MRO 5,000.-). Prohibited: local currency (Mauritanian Ouguiya-MRO). Non-residents: foreign currencies: amount imported and declared, less the amounts exchanged to accredited intermediaries. Import declaration must be produced. Prohibited: local currency (Mauritanian Ouguiya-MRO).

Local currency (Mauritian Rupee - MUR) in amounts exceeding MUR 500,000.- or equivalent in foreign currencies must be declared.

Currency regulations are the same as for France.

Local currency (Nuevo Peso-MXN): up to an equivalent of USD 10,000.-. Higher amounts must be declared; foreign currencies: any amount must be declared on arrival. Exchange into local currency is only allowed at authorized banks. Non-residents can exchange amounts as necessary for their own expenses. Only freely convertible currencies will be accepted by the banks.

RESIDENTS and Mexican nationals: local currency (Nuevo Peso-MXN): up to an equivalent of USD 10,000.-; foreign currencies: unlimited. Airport exchange offices will sell a minimum of USD 1,000.- and up to USD 3,000.- per trip abroad. Additional amounts for business trips, medical purposes etc. must be obtained from the Banco de Mexico. NON-RESIDENTS other than Mexican nationals: local currency: up to an equivalent of USD 10,000.-; foreign currencies: unused amounts previously declared upon arrival.

Micronesia (Federated States)

No information available yet.

Moldova (Rep.)

Residents and non-residents: local currency (Moldova Leu-MDL) up to MLD 2,500.- without declaration. Foreign currencies: no limit. Non-residents must declare amount imported upon entry.

Residents and non-residents: local currency (Moldova Leu-MDL) up to MLD 2,500.- without declaration. Foreign currencies: up to USD 5,000.- or equivalent for residents and up to the amount declared on arrival for non-residents. For sums up to USD 50,000 or equivalent, written permission from the National Bank of Moldova or other authorized bank is required.

Local currency (Mongolian Tugrik-MNT) and foreign currencies: no restrictions provided declared on arrival.

Local currency and foreign currencies: up to the amount imported and declared.

No reliable information can yet be obtained on restrictions for local currency (EUR) or foreign currency.

Local currency (East Caribbean Dollar-XCD) and foreign currencies: no restriction, provided declared on arrival.

Local currency (East Caribbean Dollar-XCD) and foreign currencies: up to the amounts imported and declared.

Local currency (Moroccan Dirham - MAD): amounts up to MAD 2,000.- tolerated: Foreign currencies: no limit. Amounts exceeding the equivalent of MAD 100,000.- must be declared on arrival.

Local currency (Moroccan Dirham - MAD): amounts up to MAD 2,000.- tolerated. Unused MAD may be re-exchanged into foreign currency up to a maximum of: - 50% of total amount exchanged on arrival if stay in Morocco has been longer than 48 hours; - 100% of total amount exchanged on arrival if stay in Morocco has been less than 48 hours. Foreign currencies: amounts exceeding the equivalent of MAD 100,000.- up to the amount declared on arrival.

Foreign currencies (incl. cheques and traveler's cheques): no restrictions, provided declared on arrival. Prohibited: local currency (Mozambique Metical-MZN).

Foreign currencies: up to the amounts imported and declared on arrival. Prohibited: local currency (Mozambique Metical-MZN).

Local currency (Myanmar Kyat-MMK): prohibited. Foreign currencies: unlimited. Nationals of Myanmar must declare all foreign currency upon arrival. Foreigners must declare amounts exceeding USD 10,000.- or equivalent.

Local currency (Myanmar Kyat-MMK): prohibited. Foreign currencies: - nationals of Myanmar: export permit required; - foreign nationals: unlimited, provided holding proof of ownership.

Residents and non-residents: local currency (Namibian Dollar - NAD): NAD 50,000.- in Namibia Reserve Banknotes. Foreign currencies and traveler's cheques: unlimited, provided declared on arrival. No limit for travel between Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland.

Residents: local currency: NAD 50,000.- in Namibia Reserve Banknotes. Foreign currencies, traveler's cheques, bank drafts etc.: Limits per calendar year per person (12 years of age and over), for travel to: - Angola, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe: NAD 20,000.-; per child under 12 years: NAD 5,000.-. Max. NAD 1,000.- per day spent abroad. - all other countries: NAD 60,000.-; per child under 12 years: NAD 20,000.-. Max. NAD 2,000.- per day spent abroad. Non-residents: local currency: NAD 50,000.-. Foreign currencies and traveler's cheques: up to the amounts imported and declared if departure is within 12 months of entry. No limit for travel between Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland.

Allowed. Local currency (Australian Dollar-AUD) and traveler's cheques: unlimited, provided declared on arrival; foreign currencies and traveler's cheques: unlimited, provided declared on arrival.

Local currency (Australian Dollar-AUD): free export up to AUD 2,500.-; permit required for amounts exceeding AUD 2,500.-. Foreign currencies and traveler's cheques: unlimited.

Local currency (Nepalese Rupee-NPR) and Indian currency: nationals of Nepal and India: unlimited and in small denominations. Other nationalities: foreign currencies exceeding USD 2000.- must be declared.

Local currency (Nepalese Rupee-NPR) and foreign currencies: up to the amounts imported and declared. Only ten per cent of the amount exchanged into local currency will be re-exchanged into foreign currency at the airport upon departure.

Netherlands

New caledonia, new zealand.

Local currency (New Zealand Dollar-NZD) and foreign currencies in amounts exceeding NZD 10,000 must be declared.

Local currency (Nicaraguan Córdoba-NIO) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (CFA Franc-XOF) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (CFA Franc-XOF): up to XOF 25,000.- Foreign currencies: no restrictions, on agreement of the Exchange Office.

Local currency (Nigerian Naira-NGN) up to NGN 5,000.- in banknotes and provided declared upon arrival, foreign currencies for an unlimited amount, provided declared upon arrival.

For all residents: local currency (Nigerian Naira-NGN): up to NGN 5,000.- in banknotes. Foreign currencies: up to USD 5,000.-. Exceeding amounts must be declared upon departure. Non-residents: local currency: up to NGN 5,000.- in banknotes, provided declared upon departure. foreign currencies: up to the amounts imported and declared on arrival.

Local currency (New Zealand Dollar-NZD): unlimited. The importation of other New Zealand money (including postal notes, money orders, cheques and promissory notes, but excluding traveler's cheques) requires the consent of the Reserve Bank. Foreign currencies: unlimited but any amounts should be renegotiated through banking channels for re-export purposes.

Local currency (New Zealand Dollar-NZD): up to NZD 100.-, foreign currencies: up to the amounts imported and declared. For export of foreign currencies an authorization from a bank is required. All exported currency should be declared upon departure.

Norfolk Island

North korea.

It is not allowed to import local currency (North Korean Won-KPW).

It is not allowed to export local currency (North Korean Won-KPW).

Northern Ireland

Local currency (Pound Sterling-GBP) and foreign currencies: no restrictions if arriving from or traveling to another EU Member State . If arriving directly from or traveling to a country outside the EU: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or more or the equivalent in another currency (incl. banker’s draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.

Northern Mariana Islands

Local currency (US Dollar-USD) and foreign currencies: if the amount exceeds USD 10,000.- it must be declared.

Allowed: Local currency (Norwegian Krone-NOK) and foreign currencies: up to NOK 25,000.- (or equivalent). Amounts more than this must be declared on a form available at Customs. There are no limits on traveler's cheques.

Local currency (Rial Omani-OMR), foreign currencies, precious metals/stones or Bearer Negotiable Instruments (BNI), no restrictions up to OMR 6,000.- (or equivalent). Goods must be declared when its value is is equivalent or higher to OMR 6,000.-. Prohibited: Israeli currency.

Local currency (Pakistan Rupee-PKR): PKR 100.- in denominations of 10 rupees or less, also in combinations of personal quota. Prohibited: banknotes in denominations of 50 and 100 rupees or more. Foreign currency: in banknotes and traveler's cheques: unlimited.

Local currency (Pakistan Rupee-PKR): up to PKR 100.-; the State Bank of Pakistan allows reconversion of max. PKR 500.- into foreign currency if holding receipt of exchange in Pakistan. Foreign currencies: in banknotes and traveler's cheques: unlimited without any restriction.

Palau Islands

Passengers must declare all currency notes exceeding USD 10,000.-, or equivalent, upon arrival.

Local currency (Panama Balboa -PAB: in coins only; US Dollar (USD) is the local currency in banknotes) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. USD 1.- equals PAB 1.-.

Papua New Guinea

Local currency (Papua New Guinean Kina-PGK) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. Import of traveler's cheques is allowed. Amounts exceeding PGK 20,000.- (or equivalent) must be declared.

Residents and non-residents: local currency (Papua New Guinean Kina-PGK) and foreign currency: up to amounts of PGK 20,000.- (or equivalent), subject to taxation clearance, if required. Amounts in excess of PGK 20,000.- (or equivalent) require Bank of Papua New Guinea approval. Non-residents: can additionally export any currency they imported, provided stay is less than 6 months. In both cases, amounts exceeding PGK 20,000.- (or equivalent) must be declared.

Local currency (Paraguayan Guarani-PYG) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (Peruvian Nuevo Sol-PEN), foreign currency or Bearer Negotiable Instruments (BNI), exceeding the equivalent of USD 10,000.- must be declared. PROHIBITED: to carry local currency, foreign currency or Bearer Negotiable Instruments (BNI) equivalent to USD 30,000.- or higher. Import of such amounts must be arranged via authorized organizations.

Local currency (Peruvian Nuevo Sol-PEN), foreign currency or Bearer Negotiable Instruments (BNI), exceeding the equivalent of USD 10,000.- must be declared. PROHIBITED: to carry local currency, foreign currency or Bearer Negotiable Instruments (BNI) equivalent to USD 30,000.- or higher. Export of such amounts must be arranged via authorized organizations.

Philippines

Residents and non-residents: local currency (Philippine Peso-PHP): up to PHP 10,000.-. Exceeding amounts require an authorization from the Central Bank of the Philippines. Foreign currencies : up to USD 10,000.-, or its equivalent. Amounts exceeding USD 10,000.-, or its equivalent must be declared. Source of the money and purpose of transport must be declared. Note: Only banknotes and coins, which are legal tender, must be declared (exempt: traveler's checks, credit cards etc.).

Residents and non-residents: local currency (Philippine Peso-PHP): up to PHP 10,000.-. Exceeding amounts require authorization from the Central Bank of the Philippines. Foreign currencies : up to USD 10,000.-, or its equivalent. Amounts exceeding USD 10,000.-, or its equivalent must be declared. Source of the money and purpose of transport must be declared. Note: Only banknotes and coins, which are legal tender, must be declared (exempt: traveler's checks, credit cards etc.).

Same regulations as for Export apply (see: Export).

Local currency (Polish Zloty-PLN) and foreign currencies: no restrictions if arriving from or traveling to another EU Member State . If arriving directly from or traveling to a country outside the EU: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or more or the equivalent in another currency (incl. banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.

Import of local currency (Euro-EUR) and foreign currencies without restrictions. However, amounts exceeding the equivalent of EUR 4,987.98 must be declared upon arrival in order to avoid possible difficulties when leaving Portugal.

Puerto Rico (U.S.A.)

Local currency (United States Dollar-USD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions, provided that arriving and departing passengers must report to US customs any money or other monetary instruments exceeding USD 10,000.-. Gold: Importation of gold coins or small, non-commercial quantities of gold must be declared upon arrival.

Local currency (Qatar Riyal-QAR) and foreign currencies (other than Israeli currency): no restrictions. Prohibited: Israeli currency.

Foreign currencies in banknotes, traveler's cheques or other means of payment: no restrictions if arriving from or traveling to another EU Member State . If arriving directly from or traveling to a country outside the EU: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or the equivalent in another currency must be declared . If departing to a non-EU Member State via an EU Member State the declaration must be made in the last EU Member State. Prohibited: local currency (New Romanian Leu-RON).

RESIDENTS and NON-RESIDENTS: same regulations as for import apply.

Russian Federation

Import allowed. Local currency: (Russian Rouble - RUB): and foreign currencies: no restrictions. Written import declaration may be needed on export.

Export allowed. Local currency (Russian Rouble - RUB) and foreign currencies: Written declaration required for amounts over 3,000.-. Import declaration / confirmation of import or transfer required for amounts over 10,000.-. Traveler's cheques are allowed up to amounts imported. Declaration required for traveler's cheques purchased in Russia.

Allowed. Local currency (Rwandan Franc-RWF): up to RWF 5,000.-; foreign currencies: unlimited, when declared.

Allowed. Local currency (Rwandan Franc-RWF): up to RWF 5,000.-; foreign currencies: up to the amounts imported and declared.

Local currency (Samoan Tala-WST) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Foreign currencies: up to the amounts imported and declared on arrival. Prohibited: local currency (Samoan Tala-WST).

Samoa (American)

Local currency (US Dollar-USD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Sao Tome & Principe

Allowed local currency (São Tomé and Principe Dobra-STD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions, provided declared.

Allowed local currency (São Tomé and Principe Dobra-STD) and foreign currencies: up to the amount imported and declared on arrival.

Saudi Arabia

Local currency (Saudi Arabian Rial-SAR) and foreign currencies (other than Israeli Sheqel): amounts exceeding SAR 60,000.- (including valuable metals, jewelry or precious stones) must be declared. Prohibited: Israeli Sheqel.

Local currency (Saudi Arabian Rial-SAR) and foreign currencies: amounts exceeding SAR 60,000.- (including valuable metals, jewelry or precious stones) must be declared.

Residents: local currency (CFA Franc-XOF) and banknotes of countries of the French Monetary Area: unlimited; foreign currencies other than those above: unlimited, provided declared on arrival and exchanged within 8 days. Non-residents: local currency and currencies of the French Monetary Area within Europe or Africa: unlimited; foreign currencies other than those above: unlimited, provided declared on arrival.

Residents: for journeys to: a. Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Niger and Togo: unlimited, without declaration; b. other countries using the CFA franc: declaration required for amounts exceeding XOF 200,000.-; c. countries outside the French Monetary Area: - max. XOF 20,000.- or equivalent in XAF, AND - foreign currencies (provided holding currency declaration and presentation of a bank attestation for foreign currencies): tourist journeys (yearly allowance) max. equivalent of XOF 200,000.-; XOF 100,000.- for children up to 10 years; business journeys max. equivalent of XOF 20,000.- per day (equivalent of max. XOF 300,000.- per journey). Non-residents: local currency (CFA Franc-XOF) and XAF: up to XOF 20,000.- or equivalent; foreign currencies other than the above: up to the equivalent of XOF 50,000.-. For any amount in excess, the declaration issued on arrival must be presented, with the annotation of all exchanges and re-exchange into foreign currencies.

Residents and non-residents: Local currency (Serbia Dinar-RSD) (incl. traveler's cheques and bank drafts): up to the equivalent in RSD of EUR 10,000.- . Exceeding amounts require a foreign bank's receipt of purchase. Foreign currencies: unlimited.

Residents and non-residents: Local currency (Serbia Dinar-RSD) and foreign currencies: up to EUR 10,000.- or the equivalent in RSD. If foreign currencies, Serbian Dinars and traveler's cheques are being exported at the same time, the total sum must not exceed EUR 10,000.-. Non-residents may, in addition to EUR 10,000.- export foreign currencies: - for which they have a certificate of import; - for which they have a certificate proving that such currencies are taken from foreign currency or saving accounts.

Local currency (Seychelles Rupee-SCR) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. However, amounts above USD 10,000.- (or equivalent) must be declared upon arrival.

Local currency (Seychelles Rupee-SCR) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. However, amounts above USD 10,000.- (or equivalent) must be declared upon departure.

Sierra Leone

Allowed. Local currency (Sierra Leone Leone-SLL): SLL 50,000.-; foreign currencies (incl. traveler's cheques, bank drafts etc.): unlimited.

Allowed. Residents: local currency (Sierra Leone Leone-SLL): SLL 50,000.-; foreign currencies: up to the value of USD 5,000.-. Exceeding amounts require authorization from the bank of Sierra Leone. Non-Residents: local currency (Sierra Leone Leone-SLL): up to SLL 50,000.-. foreign currencies: up to the amount imported.

Local currency (Singapore Dollar-SGD) and foreign currencies: no limit. However, amounts exceeding SGD 20,000.- (or equivalent)(incl. traveler cheque, bearer cheque, bill of exchange, promissory note) should be declared on arrival.

Local currency (Singapore Dollar-SGD) and foreign currencies: no limit. However, amounts exceeding SGD 20,000.- (or equivalent)(incl. traveler cheque, bearer cheque, bill of exchange, promissory note) should be declared on departure.

Local currency (Euro-EUR). Amounts higher than EUR 13,500.- must be declared to customs.

Solomon Islands

Local currency (Solomon Isl. Dollar-SBD): no restrictions; foreign currencies: no restrictions provided declared.

Residents: local currency (Solomon Isl. Dollar-SBD) not exceeding SBD 250.- (incl. AUD in notes and/or coins); foreign currencies: to the extent approved by the Solomon Isl. Monetary Authority. Non-residents: local currency: up to SBD 250.-; foreign currencies: up to the amounts imported and declared.

Local currency (Somali shilling-SOS): up to SOS 200.-; foreign currencies: Residents: are required to deposit foreign currency at the airport branch of the Central Bank on following terms: - for those holding a foreign bank account: currency will be transferred to that bank account; - for those not having a foreign bank account and holding the equivalent in freely convertible currency of USD 1,000.- or more, are allowed to open a foreign bank account and to transfer the money to that account; less than USD 1,000.-, are required to exchange it into local currency. Exempt are: - children under 18 years of age; - diplomats and members staff of international companies residing in Somalia. Non-Residents: unlimited provided declared on arrival and exchanged at the National Banks within 5 days after arrival

Local currency (Somali shilling-SOS): up to SOS 200.-; foreign currencies: up to the amount imported and declared.

South Africa

Allowed : Residents and non-residents: local currency (South African Rand-ZAR): ZAR 25,000.-; foreign currencies and traveler's cheques: unlimited, provided amounts over USD 10,000.- are declared upon arrival. Kruger coins will only be accepted with prior approval of the South African Reserve Bank. No limit for travel between South Africa and Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland, as these countries belong to the same common monetary area.

Allowed : Residents: local currency (South African Rand-ZAR): ZAR 25,000.-. A single discretionary allowance of ZAR 1,000,000.- per calendar year for those aged 18 years (ZAR 200,000.- for those aged under 18) may be permitted when arranged through an authorized dealer; foreign currencies: up to the value of ZAR 160,000.- per adult and ZAR 50,000.- per child (aged under 12 years) per calendar year. Prior clearance from an authorized dealer is required. Amounts reduce to ZAR 25,000.- per person if prior clearance has not been obtained. Kruger coins will only be accepted with prior approval of the South African Reserve Bank. Non-residents: local currency: ZAR 25,000.-; foreign currencies and traveler's cheques: up to the amounts imported and declared. Up to 15 Kruger coins can be exported, provided the visitor can prove that they were acquired with imported foreign currency. No limit for travel between South Africa and Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland, as these countries belong to the same common monetary area.

South Korea

Allowed. Resident: local currency (Korean Won-KRW) up to KRW 8,000,000; foreign currencies: as from 20 years of age: USD 10,000.-. Non-residents: local currency (Korean Won-KRW) up to KRW 8,000,000.-; foreign currencies: unlimited, provided declared on arrival. Amounts exceeding the equivalent of USD 10,000.- (including traveler's cheques) must be accompanied by a "Declaration of Foreign Currencies" form. No declaration is required for diplomats, diplomatic missions, US military personnel and those coming on official business (duty).

Allowed: local currency (Korean Won-KRW) up to KRW 8,000,000.-; foreign currencies up to the amount declared on import.

South Sudan

No reliable information can yet be obtained on restrictions for local currency (South Sudan Pound - SSP) or foreign currency.

Allowed. Local currency (Sri Lanka Rupee-LKR) up to LKR 5,000.-. Foreign currencies: no restrictions, however amounts over USD 15,000.- (or equivalent) must be fully declared to customs, except for Indian and Pakistan currencies which are prohibited. Amounts over USD 5,000.- also have to be declared if intending to take it back.

Allowed. Local currency (Sri Lanka Rupee-LKR) up to LKR 20,000.-. Foreign currencies up to the amounts imported and/or declared, except for Indian and Pakistan currencies which are prohibited.

St. Kitts-Nevis

Local currency: (East Caribbean Dollar-XCD); and foreign currency: unlimited, provided a declaration is made upon arrival.

Local currency: (East Caribbean Dollar-XCD); and foreign currency: up to the amounts imported and declared.

St. Maarten

Local currency: (Antillian Guilder-ANG) and foreign currencies: amounts exceeding USD 11,000.- or its equivalent must be declared.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Local currency (East Caribbean Dollar-XCD) and foreign currencies: unlimited, provided a declaration is made upon arrival.

Allowed. Foreign currencies in banknotes, traveler's cheques and letters of credit in all foreign currencies: amount exceeding EUR 10,000 or equivalent must be declared. Prohibited: local currency (Sudanese Pound - SDG).

Allowed. Foreign currencies in amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- must be accompanied by import declaration. Prohibited: local currency (Sudanese Pound - SDG).

Local currency (Suriname Dollar-SRD): SRD 150.- per person; foreign currencies: unlimited, provided amounts exceeding USD 10,000.- are declared on model H forms on arrival.

Residents: local currency (Suriname Dollar-SRD): SRD 150.- per person; foreign currencies: unlimited, provided acquired from a foreign exchange bank and amounts exceeding USD 10,000.- are declared on model H forms on departure. Non-residents: foreign currencies: unlimited, provided amounts exceeding USD 10,000.- are declared on model H forms on arrival.

Allowed. Local currency (Swazi Lilangeni; plural Emalangeni-SZL) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (Swedish Krona-SEK) and foreign currencies: no restrictions if arriving from or traveling to another EU Member State . If arriving directly from or traveling to a country outside the EU: amounts exceeding EUR 10,000.- or more or the equivalent in another currency (incl. banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.

Switzerland

Allowed. Residents: local currency (Syrian Pound-SYP): unlimited; foreign currencies: up to the amount of max. USD 5.000.-. Non-residents: foreign currencies: up to the amount of max. USD 5.000.-. All nationals of Arab countries and foreigners are allowed to carry USD 5000.- when transiting Syria.

Allowed. Residents: SYP 5000.- when traveling to Lebanon. Non-residents: foreign currencies: up to the amount of max. USD 5.000.-. All nationals of Arab countries and foreigners are allowed to carry USD 5000.- when transiting Syria.

Allowed Local currency (New Taiwan Dollar-TWD): up to TWD 60,000.-; Chinese currency: up to CNY 20,000.-; Foreign currency: up to USD 10,000.-, or its equivalent; Bearer traveler’s checks, other types of checks, promissory notes, drafts, or other forms of negotiable instruments up to the value of USD 10,000.-. Higher amounts must be declared on arrival.

Allowed Local currency (New Taiwan Dollar-TWD): up to TWD 60,000.-; Chinese currency: up to CNY 20,000.-; Foreign currency: up to USD 10,000.-, or its equivalent; Bearer traveler's checks, other types of checks, promissory notes, drafts, or other forms of negotiable instruments up to the value of USD 10,000.-.

Residents of Tanzania, Kenya or Uganda may import local currency (Tanzanian Shilling-TZS) up to the amount exported. Non-residents are prohibited of importing local currency. Residents and non-residents may import foreign currencies without restrictions.

Residents of Tanzania, Kenya or Uganda may export local currency (Tanzanian Shilling-TZS) up to TZS 1,000.-. Non-residents are prohibited of exporting local currency. Residents and non-residents may export foreign currencies without restrictions.

Local currency: up to THB 50,000.- per person or THB 100,000.- per family holding one passport. Foreign currencies: unlimited. However, amounts of foreign currency exceeding USD 20,000.- (or equivalent) must be declared to a Customs Officer upon arrival by all travelers.

Local currency: up to THB 50,000.- per person or THB 100,000.- per family holding one passport. Foreign currencies: unlimited. However, amounts of foreign currency exceeding USD 20,000.- (or equivalent) must be declared to a Customs Officer upon departure by all travelers.

Timor-Leste

Local currency (US Dollar - USD) and foreign currency: no restrictions. Amounts exceeding USD 5,000.- must be declared on arrival.

No reliable information can yet be obtained on restrictions for local currency (USD Dollar - USD) or foreign currency.

Local currency (CFA Franc-XOF); and foreign currencies: limited to XOF 3,000,000.-, provided declared on arrival.

Residents: local currency (CFA Franc-XOF): not exceeding XOF 3,000,000.-; foreign currencies: to destinations within the French monetary area: unlimited and outside the French monetary area: up to the equivalent of XOF 6,500,000.-. For non-residents: local currency (CFA Franc-XOF): not exceeding XOF 3,000,000.-; foreign currencies: up to the amounts imported and declared.

Local currency (Pa'anga-TOP) and foreign currencies: must be declared on arrival.

Local currency (Pa'anga-TOP) and foreign currencies: up to the amount declared on arrival. If the amount exceeds TOP 10,000.- or equivalent in foreign currencies, prior approval from the National Reserve Bank of Tonga is required.

Trinidad & Tobago

For residents import of local currency (Trinidad and Tobago Dollar-TTD) is allowed with up to TTD 200.- in banknotes. Provided declared on arrival, no restrictions for import of foreign currencies (including traveler's cheques, etc.). Non-residents may import local and foreign currencies without restrictions, provided declared on arrival.

For residents export of local currency (Trinidad and Tobago Dollar-TTD) is allowed with up to TTD 200.-. Foreign currencies are permitted up to the equivalent of TTD 2,500.- once a year. All other amounts must be authorized by the Exchange Control Department. For non-residents export of local currency is allowed with up to TTD 200.- in banknotes. Foreign currencies may be exported up to the amount imported and declared.

Foreign currencies (no restrictions). Prohibited: local currency (Tunisian Dinar (TND).

Residents: foreign currencies: up to the equivalent to TND 4000.- per year. Prohibited: local currency (Tunisian Dinar-TND). Non-residents: foreign currencies: up to the amount imported. Re-exchange of local into foreign currencies upon departure is possible up to 30% of the total amount imported and exchanged with a maximum of TND 100.- per person, upon presentation of bank exchange receipts. Export of amounts exceeding TND 1000.- in foreign currencies is only allowed, provided declared when entering the country. Prohibited: local currency.

Local currency (Turkish Lira-TRY) and foreign currencies: unlimited. However, passengers should declare foreign currencies on arrival and ensure that this is specified in their passports.

Local currency (Turkish Lira-TRY) and foreign currencies: Foreigners: up to USD 5,000.- or equivalent. Amounts exceeding the equivalent of USD 5,000 must be declared and: -those residing in Turkey: must buy them from a bank in Turkey (with an entry to this effect in the passport); -those residing abroad: must have declared foreign currencies on arrival and have this specified in their passports. In case of re-exchange of TRY into foreign currency a bank voucher is required. For nationals of Turkey: up to USD 10,000.- or equivalent. Amounts exceeding the equivalent of USD 10,000 must be declared.

Turkmenistan

Local currency (Turkmen New Manat - TMT): allowed for residents of Turkmenistan, provided the amount has been declared on the customs declaration when leaving the country. Foreign currencies: allowed, provided a declaration is made.

Foreign currencies: up to the amount imported and declared. Local currency: unlimited for residents, provided a declaration is made.

Turks & Caicos Isl.

Local currency (Australian Dollar - AUD) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Foreign currencies: unlimited, provided declared on arrival. Prohibited: local currency (Uganda Shilling-UGX).

Foreign currencies: up to the amount imported and declared on arrival. Prohibited: local currency (Uganda Shilling-UGX).

Local currency (Ukrainian Hryvnia-UAH) and foreign currencies: up to EUR 10,000.- or equivalent. Exceeding amounts must be declared. A document on the withdrawal of cash from banking accounts is required. Banking metals: max. 500 grams in the shape of ingots and coins with a written declaration for the customs authorities.

Local currency (Ukrainian Hryvnia-UAH) and foreign currencies: up to EUR 10,000.- or equivalent without declaration. For exceeding amounts, customs declaration and a document on the withdrawal of cash from the financial establishment is required. Banking metals: max. 500 grams in the shape of ingots and coins with a written declaration for the customs authorities. License required for exceeding weight. The customs declaration is grounds for export of declared currency within 1 year from the registration of the declaration.

United Arab Emirates

Local currency (United Arab Em. Dirham-AED) and foreign currencies: allowed, however, currency exceeding AED 100,000.- (or equivalent) must be declared on arrival.

Local currency (United Arab Em. Dirham-AED) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

United Kingdom

United states of america.

No restrictions on import/export of local or foreign currencies.

Import allowed for residents: - unlimited import of local currency (Uzbek Som-UZS); - unlimited import of foreign currencies. Import allowed for non-residents: - unlimited import of local currency (Uzbek Som-UZS); - unlimited import of foreign currencies. A declaration form has to be filled out upon arrival. Passengers carrying more than USD 1,000.- may be checked physically.

Export allowed for residents: - unlimited local currency (Uzbek Som-UZS); - foreign currencies up to the amount of USD 2,000.- or equivalent in freely convertible currency. Larger amounts can be exported with a special permit from the Central Bank. Export allowed for non-residents: - unlimited local currency (Uzbek Som-UZS); - foreign currencies not exceeding amount declared upon arrival. Proof of lawful exchange into Uzbek Som is required from passengers spending more than USD 2,000.-. Passengers failing to submit this proof have to pay a fine of 30 percent of the amount imported.

Local currency (Vanuatu Vatu-VUV) and foreign currencies: no restrictions. However, amounts over VUV 1,000,000.- (or equivalent) must be declared.

Local currency (Venezuelan Bolivar Fuerte-VEF) and foreign currencies: no restrictions.

Local currency (Vietnamese Dong-VND): no restrictions. Amounts exceeding VND 15,000,000.- must be declared on arrival. Foreign currencies: no restrictions. Amounts exceeding USD 5,000.- (or equivalent) must be declared on arrival. Amounts under USD 5,000.- (or equivalent) to be deposited in credit institutions and branches of foreign banks must also be declared on arrival.

Local currency (Vietnamese Dong-VND): no restrictions. Amounts exceeding VND 15,000,000.- must be declared on departure. Foreign currencies: no restrictions. Amounts exceeding USD 5,000.- (or equivalent) must be declared upon. Proof of expenses is required.

Virgin Islands (British)

Allowed. Local currency (United States Dollar-USD) and foreign currencies: unlimited, provided a declaration is made upon arrival.

Allowed. Local currency (United States Dollar-USD) and foreign currencies: up to the amounts imported and declared.

Virgin Islands (U.S.A.)

mporting the local currency (Yemeni Riyal-YER) is prohibited: however, residents of Yemen up to YER 2,000.- No restrictions for foreign currencies. Amounts exceeding USD 3,000.- or equivalent should be declared on arrival.

Residents may export up to YER 2,000.- (Yemeni Riyal - YER) and up to USD 3,000.- or equivalent of foreign currency, per passport. In case of staying abroad for medical treatment up to USD 4,000.- is allowed. For non-residents exporting the local currency is prohibited. Foreign currencies should not exceed the amounts imported and declared.

Local currency (Zambia Kwacha-ZMW) and foreign currencies: amounts exceeding USD 5000.- or equivalent must be declared.

Local currency (Zimbabwe Dollar-ZWR no longer in circulation, USD widely in use. GBP, EUR and ZAR also accepted): foreign currencies: unlimited. However, amounts of USD 10,000.- (or equivalent) must be declared.

Local currency (Zimbabwe Dollar-ZWR no longer in circulation, USD widely in use. GBP, EUR and ZAR also accepted). Foreign currencies: Nationals and residents of Zimbabwe: maximum of USD 10,000.- (or equivalent). Amounts over USD 5,000.- (or equivalent) require exchange control approval; Non-residents: limited to the amount imported. Amounts over USD 10,000.- (or equivalent) must be declared.

Do you need to fly with a large amount of money? Are you worried about the laws for this? Concerned how to keep it safe?

We at travelinglight.com have tried to make this as clear as possible for you. With a good understanding of the rules, and proper planning, it needn’t be so concerning!

Taking cash onboard

Even in these digital times, there are occasions when we want to travel with large amounts of cash. What are the rules for doing this? How do you make sure you are not breaking any laws? Getting caught out with too much cash is not a smart idea – this is not something you want to have taken away! – so it is a good idea to make sure you are up to date with the rules.

In general, when travelling within a country (including in the US and Europe) there are no limits. You may still be questioned if things look suspicious though! For international travel there are strict limits imposed by customs controls. These will vary for each country.

Simple rules for domestic travel

Let’s start with the simpler cases, travelling domestically. TSA (who control airport security) in the US publish clear guidelines about carrying cash. There is no official upper limit, although any amount over $10,000 should be declared to TSA staff. They may want to carry out a more thorough search and determine the reasons for carrying cash.

In Europe there is likewise no limit, and no need to declare any amount to customs or security staff.

Travelling international

For international travel, it’s all about the rules imposed by national customs. Each country has its own rules for both import (relevant when flying to the country) and export (when leaving).

IATA report the rules for most countries on their website and we have brought these together for you in our easy to understand table here.

As you see from a glance at this, the limits vary widely. There are a variety of options:

No limits. For example, Switzerland, Gibraltar and Hong all allow travelers to import and export any amount of currency.

Declaration above a set limit. For example, US and Europe require a declaration to customs when carrying cash above US$10,000 and Euro 10,000 respectively. But if declared a higher amount can be carried. Singapore allows Singapore$ 20,000.

Fixed limit. For example, China has fixed import or export of 20,000 Yuan local currency.

There are several important things to be aware of with these currency rules. You should check these for your travel plans:

There are often different rules in place for taking money into (import rules) and out of (export rules) the country.

Of course, you should be aware of the country you are leaving as well as entering! You may be able to take it out, but check you can take it into your destination.

In many countries, the export (and likely import) of domestic currency is prohibited. They may have rules in place for travelling with foreign currency such as US Dollars but export of any of the domestic currency is forbidden.

Some countries, for example Mexico, will only allow foreigners to export as much currency as they brought in. If you need to do this, make you have the correct evidence and paperwork.

Don’t forget transit countries

Your route to your destination may not be direct, or all on one airline ticket. If you need to clear customs at the airport you will need to be within that country’s limits, regardless of whether it is your final destination.

This can happen even when you don’t expect it. For example, if your second or later flight is on a separate ticket and you need to exit customs and re-check in. Also, some countries (including the US) require all arriving passengers to clear full customs even if transiting.

Be careful – it’s not just banknotes!

A vital area to be aware of is the definition of what is included in permitted allowances. This is not limited to traditional notes and coins cash.

The definition in use by EU customs for example includes the following items. Many other countries will follow similar definitions:

Any banknote or coin currently in circulation globally

Travelers cheques

Other monetary instruments such as cheques, promissory notes money orders and bearer bonds. These count whether made out to bearer or another payee, or the payee name is omitted.

You should also be aware of precious metals and stones. Whilst these are not treated in the cash definition by the EU or USA, they are by several countries. Bahrain and Kuwait for example specifically include gold in their definition. Oman and Saudi Arabia include all precious metals, jewels and stones.

Exceeding the limit

For safe and smooth travel, it is obviously advisable to stick to the limits and only travel with local or foreign currency permitted, and below the declaration level.

Exceeding a permitted amount will bring complications. Best case the money will be confiscated. Worst case you will additionally find yourself with fines and criminal charges.

On the other hand, if you are just exceeding the limit for customs declaration this is less of a problem. The key here is why you are travelling with so much cash. Customs and border protection are on the lookout for evidence of illegal activity or money laundering and will likely want to question you. If you have nothing to hide, then explain this. It will help to have any documentation or other evidence to support you. Of course, if they suspect wrongdoing they will refer to law enforcement. In this case, the hassle and delay here, not to mention the penalties, could be significant.

If the amounts are large, and you are not clear about how the country will treat this, it may be worth consulting a specialized lawyer.

Keeping it safe

Of course, if you are travelling with any sum of money (not just an amount approaching the legal limit!), it Is important to take steps to protect it.

Before you travel, check your insurance details. Policies will normally have a limit on the amount of cash they cover. They may also be specific about how to carry cash and the circumstances under which you are insured for theft. If insurance for cash is important to you, it is worth checking the details of different providers to choose the most suitable.

Also, consider obtaining proof of the funds you are travelling with as this could be useful in the event of theft or other loss. Perhaps a bank certificate, proof of cash withdrawal or even a photograph of the money you are carrying.

Keeping the money safe in your baggage and onboard is vital too. For some great tips on this and other in flight safety issues, see our article on in flight theft . This highlights the importance of locking your bags, keeping them near you and in sight and even using a motion detector.

Keep your eyes on it, and others off it

The sight of cash is tempting to any would-be thief! You should try to keep it out of view of others as much as possible, but keep sight of it all times. This starts at the security checkpoint and if you have to declare cash here, or a search of your bags is required, request to have this done in private. This will likely take more time, but keeps it out of others sight and in your view at all times.

On board the plane, don’t put money carrying bags in the overhead locker if it can be avoided. Keep them under the seat, at your feet, or even better on your person.

You’ll sleep much better on the flight knowing your cash is on you and not up above in a luggage locker!

Money packing products

There are some good products which can help with keeping money safe and out of sight. These have evolved far from the simple under-clothes money belt man of us have used, but are still limited in how much cash they can carry.

Take a look at money pouches designed to be worn under clothes, which I recommend :

I also recommend a standard trouser belt which can carry cash using a hidden zipped compartment on the rear. As with the under-clothes pouches, the volume here is limited. Combining a few of these options together may be a good solution for some people.

For a larger option, there are some good quality products available from PacSafe . They produce a range of sturdy, slash proof and lockable carry-on bags that may be of use, again depending on volume. These are also much more secure than a standard day bag for carrying around cash when you reach you destination. See this bag for example:

PacSafe also make a range of “Portable Safe” products . These can pack down inside another bag, but can also be sealed securely and locked to another object (such as your airline seat of even yourself!). And after arrival, they can also be useful in a hotel room or office.

Preparation is key

So, in summary, carrying money with you on a flight is fine as long as you are well prepared. This is not an area you want to get wrong – the penalties may be high and of course the cargo is valuable.

If for whatever reason you find yourself needing to carry large amount of cash just make sure you follow these important steps:

Check you are within the customs limits for export AND import for your whole travel itinerary (including transits).

Make sure you are aware of the total value of your money, and what to include in this.

Take any documentation you may need to support your reasoning if questioned.

Keep your money safe and in sight at all times.

Consider an undercover belt / pouch or lockable bag to help with protection.

http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/individuals/cash-controls_en

http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/GB-United-Kingdom-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm#currency

http://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/36740/is-there-a-legal-limit-to-the-amount-of-cash-one-can-carry-on-domestic-us-flight

Last Updated on April 15, 2020

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Indian Customs Rules For Carrying Cash (2023 Guide)

The NRI Guides Team regularly reviews this article to ensure the content is up-to-date and accurate. The last editorial review and update were on 22 October 2023.

With the number of Indians travelling abroad at its highest level, many of us will have to decide how much cash to carry on our international flights. Even though it is safer to carry money as a credit or debit card, there are some situations where we have to keep some currency notes for our day-to-day expenses.

Indian Customs Cash Limit 2023

There are specific guidelines by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the maximum limit of cash that can be carried through Indian airports by travellers including residents, NRIs and foreign tourists.

This article explains the Indian Customs rules for carrying cash as well as the cash limit allowed at Indian airports (Indian Rupees and Foreign Currency) while travelling to and from India.

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Cash limit on indian currency at indian airports.

According to the Central Board of Direct Taxes and Customs (CBDTC) guidelines, a resident of India who is returning from a visit abroad is allowed to bring in or take out Indian currency up to Rs 25,000 .

NOTE: A person coming to India from Nepal or Bhutan may bring Indian currency notes only in denominations not exceeding Rs 100 (which means currency notes of Rs 200, Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 are not allowed).

* If the traveller is a citizen of Pakistan and Bangladesh or coming from and going to either of the countries, carrying Indian currency is not allowed.

Condition 1: Passengers carrying foreign currency have to fill up a Currency Declaration Form (CDF) before Custom officers in the following cases:

• Where the value of foreign currency notes exceeds US$ 5,000 or equivalent.
• Where the aggregate value of foreign exchange including currency exceeds US$ 10,000 or equivalent.

Condition 2: Foreign currency taken out of India has to be purchased/issued by an RBI-approved/authorized foreign exchange dealer as per norms.

Exceptions Allowed With RBI Permission

According to Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Currency) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020, “the Reserve Bank may, on an application made to it and on being satisfied that it is necessary to do so, allow any person to take or send out of India to any country or bring into India from any country currency notes of Government of India and /or of Reserve Bank of India subject to such terms and conditions as the Reserve Bank may stipulate.” ( source )

Cash Limit on Foreign Currency At Indian Airports

According to CBDTC, any person (Resident, NRI or Tourist) can bring into India , from a place outside India, foreign currencies  without any limit (subject to declaration limit).

Passengers can also use the ATITHI app to file a declaration of dutiable items as well as currency with Indian Customs even before boarding the flight to India.

Currency Limit When Going Abroad From India

Indian residents travelling abroad can take Indian currency notes (Indian rupees) not exceeding Rs. 25,000 . Indian residents who went outside can also bring back Indian currency notes not exceeding Rs. 25,000.

Non-residents, tourists including foreign citizens (except citizens of Pakistan or Bangladesh),

• may take outside India currency notes up to an amount not exceeding Rs. 25,000 per person *
• may bring into India currency notes up to an amount not exceeding Rs. 25,000 per person *

*or such other amount and subject to such conditions as notified by the Reserve Bank of India from time to time.

How much money we can carry on international flights from India?

Indian residents travelling abroad can take foreign currency without any limit. This is as long as the same has been purchased or issued by an RBI-approved/authorized foreign exchange dealer as per the norms.

Tourists or NRIs while leaving India are allowed to take with them foreign currency not exceeding an amount brought in by them i.e. unspent foreign exchange left over from the amount declared in the Currency Declaration Form at the time of their arrival in India.

Important Tips On Currency Declaration Form

In case a visitor to India does not wish to encash all the foreign exchange declared on arrival they should retain the Currency Declaration Form with them for production to Indian Customs at the time of their departure from India to enable them to take with them the unutilised balance.

No declaration is required for bringing in foreign exchange/currency not exceeding US$ 5,000 in currency notes or its equivalent. This is also applicable to foreign exchange in the form of currency notes, bank notes or traveller’s cheques not greater than US$ 10,000 or its equivalent.

Generally, tourists can take out of India with them at the time of their departure foreign exchange/ currency not exceeding the above amount.

How much cash can I carry on a domestic flight in India?

There is no specific limit on the amount of cash that can be carried on a domestic flight in India. However, you are responsible for providing a valid reason and source (with proof) for carrying cash of more than INR 200,000 (Rupees 2 lakhs).

Please note that income tax laws in India prohibit any cash transaction exceeding INR 200,000 . Recently, there have been incidents of domestic travellers being caught with cash exceeding this limit.

Foreign Currency Limit For NRI

An NRI coming into India from abroad can bring foreign exchange without any limit .

In case, the total value of foreign currency notes, traveller’s cheques, etc. exceeds US$ 10,000 or its equivalent and/ or the value of foreign currency exceeds US$ 5,000 in currency notes or its equivalent, it should be declared to the Customs Authorities at the Airport in the Currency Declaration Form, on arrival in India.

Foreign Currency Limit for Medical Treatment Abroad

To meet medical treatment expenses outside India, you can purchase foreign currency self-certification for up to US$ 50,000 . Banks may also release exchanges for amounts above US$ 50,000 if they receive estimates from doctors or hospitals in India or overseas.

Also, foreign exchange of up to US$ 25,000 is available for the patient and accompanying attendant on self-certification in order to meet boarding/lodging/travel costs.

Foreign Currency Limit for Studying Abroad

The maximum amount of foreign exchange you can buy per academic year is US$ 30,000 or the estimate from the institution abroad, whichever is higher. There must be documentary evidence indicating the requirement.

Important Tips on How To Avoid Currency Issues at Airport

• If you are bringing foreign currency (in big amounts) from abroad, fill up the Currency Declaration form, get it stamped by Customs and keep it with you while returning.
• If you are buying foreign currency from India, buy from an authorised dealer or bank and keep the transaction receipts with you.
• On any travel, keep less than Rs 25,000 in Indian Rupees . Know the additional restrictions if you are travelling to and from Nepal or Bhutan.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much foreign currency can i carry to india.

There is no limit on the foreign currency that you can carry to India. However, you need to file a declaration if the currency value exceeds USD 5,000 or the total foreign exchange exceeds USD 10,000.

How much Indian currency can I carry outside India?

When going abroad, Indian residents, NRIs or Foreigners (except citizens of Pakistan and Bangladesh) are allowed to carry Indian currency notes of up to Rs 25,000.

Do I have to pay any tax on the foreign currency being imported to India?

There is no tax on the foreign currency you are importing to India. You just need to file a declaration if the currency value is above USD 5,000 or foreign exchange is above USD 10,000.

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can we carry currency to India from London should we pay if its 50000 pounds

Hello sir, One of my friend from UK came to India who was carrying a demand draft of worth 50000 dollars. The flight landed on 07-09-2023. The customs people Firstly contacted me to inform the arrival. At the same time the demand from me Rupees 49900/- to allow her to enter to India. After that the customs lady again call me telling that she is carring DD of worth foreign currency of 50000/- the value of which is approx Rupees 47,00,000/-. Again customs lady demand from 99000/- assured me that they will allow to the UK visitor to India. At the same time she assured me that after said amount is paid, they will allow the UK visitor to enter to India. As a courtesy I paid RS. 49900.00+99000.00+ 15000.00 (one day lounge charges at Mumbai international Airport) = total Rupees 163900.00 . The interesting thing is that the account details on which they asked payment from me, belong to a lady Sabita Das’s personal account number :- ((Account name: Sabita Das Account number: 0259104000260466 Ifsc code: IBKL0000259 pan: HZDPD0528M address: barddhaman Idbi bank.)) Now custom lady Pooja call me and told me that the visitor has not produced Income Tax clearance certificate, for which if you Rupees 1,75,000/- , we release the visitor. Since I had transferred the huge ammount, I refused to customs lady that I am not able to make the payment as you are charging with us. I ask the customs lady to send the visitor back to UK. It is a talk of 08-09-2023. Now I donot know whether they had returned the visitor back to UK, as vistor has Neither access to Mumbai international Airport to talk or chat on WhatsApp Nor Customs lady picking my phone call. I humbly request you to explain me please what is happening? Is it fair with the foreign visitors who are our welcomed guests. What the customs rule says?? Please guide me regarding this situation. Can I get back my Amount paid to Mumbai international Airport customs people PERSONAL ACCOUNT? 2ND WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITH VISITOR? KINDLY GUIDE ME Thanks & regards

Hi I am travelling to India by next week from UK, I have saved as cash some INR2000 denominations, I have more than 2 lakhs with me, None of the FOREX is accepting the denominations due to recent announcements of withdrawal of Rs 2000. Will it is ok to carry to India to deposit in India bank accounts? Other question to you is ,I understand only Rs25000 is allowed to carry according to Customs Rule to India by NRI’s. In this case, I shall declare Indian rupees and take as much I can? I appreciate your response. Thanks Gobinath S

Officially , you are allowed to bring in only Rs.25000 per person. But many travellers have told me that because of withdrawal of Rs.2000 note & that RBI has made no arrangement for people who have these notes & are living overseas, the customs at Indian airports are generally relaxed about this issue. But if you declare them, you may have a problem.

I shall be travelling to Nepal. Credit/Debit cards issued to us in India are not permissible for use in Nepal and Bhutan as specifically mentioned on cards. I understand I can carry a maximum of Rs.25000/- in Indian currency. How then am I supposed to meet my expenses in Nepal if they exceed Rs.25000/- ??

My question is filing declaration above $5K and total 10K monitory policy is for per person , or per adult person or per family? If an NRI coming to India with Family Say husband & wife, 3 kids (5 year, 9 year & 13 year) Can we carry maximum of 5K * 5 =25K or 5K * 2 =10k or 5K

If foreigner comes india with DD more then 20k us doller so any charge will taken for FRRO certificate like 1.2 lakh approx and then for police verification they are asking 75 thousand and all this money they want in indian rupees so please someone reply that is this a rule in india ? And how will the person from other country will arrange it in indian currency

If foreigner comes india with DD chq and it is more than 10k us$ so is there taken charge for FRO certificate as amount 1.2 lakh and then for police verification approx 1 lakh rupees and all money they want in indian rupees . Pls someone answer it ,is it a rule here in india ? And if yes so how will the foreign person will arrange it the changes money in indian rupee pls some one reply its urgent

I am first time in foreign. Now I’m in Gabon. How much can I carry US$ while returning to India.

Pls i need answer.. If a person from London bringing 300000 ponds bringing through demand draft.. what is the proper procedure in Indian any airport??

I also want the ans for same question only difference in currency about 40k dollar ,if some one give answer you then please send answer me also because my 2 lakh cash was invested in this and then after they are not releasing that person and they want more 75 thousand rupees for police verification so please give me answer if someone vive you answer

how much indian currency can be taken to Bhutan?

I couldnt see any link to fill and upload , is there any online link to fill and submit . plz advise

Can a foreigner (Not a NRI) can bring Indian Rupees to India? Although the article says that foreigners could bring 25000 Indian rupees, the travellers guide in Indian Custom Department says it is prohibitted to do so. Please advice.

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How to Travel Internationally With More Than $10,000 in Cash

Many people wouldn’t dare cross international lines with a lot of cash on them.

The risks are just too great. 

But if you’re traveling to a country where a U.S. debit card or credit card won’t work, bringing cash might be your only option for accommodations, transportation, and food. 

Or, you plan to give that money out as gifts to family and friends abroad.

While it makes sense to travel with some cash, there are specific rules when you travel internationally with $10,000 or more in cash . 

Here’s what you need to know to avoid running into problems, or worse, having your cash confiscated.

Rules for Traveling Internationally With $10,000

You have the right to withdraw your cash whenever you want; and if traveling internationally, you have the right to bring as much cash as you need for your trip.

With that said:

You must abide by government rules to keep your cash when going through U.S. Customs and Border Protection or TSA (Transportation Administration Security).

To be abundantly clear, it’s not illegal to travel with $10,000 in cash internationally .

The truth is:

You can travel with as much money as you like internationally. So if you want to stuff $1 million in cash or monetary instruments into your carry-on bag, there’s no law prohibiting this. 

Reporting cash over $10,000

Just know that anytime you travel internationally with money, you’re required to declare any cash over $10,000.

You’ll have to fill out declaration Form FinCEN 105 and provide the exact amount of money on you. 

Having to declare more than $10,000 in cash might seem a bit odd. But the reason for this rule is similar to why banks have to report withdrawals or deposits of $10,000 or more to the IRS . 

Federal law requires financial institutions to report unusual or suspicious activity, which often includes large deposits.

A single deposit of $10,000 isn’t likely to raise too many red flags with the IRS. But if you make several large deposits, you’ll need to provide an explanation.

Similarly, traveling internationally with more than $10,000 won’t put you in handcuffs, but law enforcement may ask a few questions before letting you continue with your trip. 

Basically, you’ll need to disclose the source of cash and provide a legitimate reason for having a lot of cash with you.

Bank Secrecy Act

The reason for disclosure has everything to do with the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act, also known as the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970. 

This law was put in place to help detect and prevent drug trafficking and money laundering. 

Money laundering is the act of disguising money generated by criminal activity, by making it appear as if it came from a legitimate source. Some people attempt to deposit illegal funds in foreign banks.

The bottom line:

Always be upfront about any cash over $10,000 on your customs form.

If you’re not honest, you could have your cash seized. And unfortunately, it takes time to get your money back, if you get it back at all.

As a side note, you’re only required to disclose amounts over $10,000 when traveling to or from the United States.

For domestic flights, you can carry as much cash as you like.

Dangers of Carrying a Large Sum of Cash on a Trip

But even if you have a legitimate reason for traveling internationally with $10,000 or more—or any large amount of cash—it isn’t recommended.

Unlike traveler’s checks or credit cards, you can’t replace cash. And anything can happen on your trip resulting in losing possession of your money.

For example, there’s the risk of theft when traveling to a foreign country. Some people look to take advantage of travelers. They may observe you, watch your activity, and steal your money when given an opportunity. 

Even if you don’t run into criminal activity, there’s the risk of losing your cash.

So the less cash on you, the better. 

If you must travel with a large sum of cash, here are a few tips to protect your funds from loss or theft:

1. Lock your cash in a hotel safe

If possible, book with a hotel that has a safe in each room .

In addition to storing your cash, you can also secure your passport, jewelry, and other valuable items during a trip. 

You can set up a unique code upon checking into your room. When exiting the room, even for a short period of time, make sure the safe is closed and locked.

2. Separate Your Money

In the event that you don’t have access to a hotel safe, don’t keep all your money in the same place. 

Find two or three different hiding places, and keep your money separated. This way, if someone finds a hiding spot and steals your cash, you’ll have some money left for the trip. 

Avoid obvious hiding places like your suitcase.

Instead, stuff some cash inside socks within your suitcase or drawer, or perhaps within a toiletry bag.

3. Only carry what you’ll need

When enjoying outings in your destination country, only carry the cash you’ll need for the day. Keep most of your cash locked away in your hotel room, and travel with small bills. 

Don’t put your wallet in a back pocket or an outside pocket of bags.

Invest in a security belt with a hidden pocket or other on-body storage.

4. Don’t let cash out of your sight

When traveling through an airport, it’s also important to never let cash out of your sight. The worst thing you can do is put your money in checked luggage. 

Many people will have access to your bag before it’s returned to you, increasing the likelihood of theft. Keep your cash in your carry-on bag, buried near the bottom. 

If you have to remove cash from your carry-on bag, do so discreetly and out of public view.

Safe Alternatives for Traveling With Cash

Given the possible risks of traveling with a large sum of cash, consider safer alternatives before heading out of town.

1. Open a worldwide checking account

Depending on how frequently you travel out of the country, it might be worth opening a checking account with a bank that offers global services . 

Many financial institutions are able to accommodate international travel. You can deposit your cash at a U.S. bank branch. If you need to use an ATM in another country, the bank may reimburse your ATM fees. 

There’s also a good chance that you won’t pay any foreign transaction fees when using your debit card worldwide.

Foreign exchange fees are typically charged when using a debit card internationally. On average, the fee is 3 percent of a transaction.

You’ll not only save money, but the ability to use an ATM or your debit card in another country also means you don’t have to convert your money at an airport, which comes with its own expensive fees.

2. Use a credit card without a foreign transaction fee

While it’s good to have some cash when traveling internationally for cab rides, subways, and tours, it’ll be safer to keep most of your cash at home and use a credit card instead. 

But not just any credit card.

You’ll need a credit card that’s accepted worldwide, as well as a card that doesn’t charge foreign transaction fees .

3. Send the money abroad, instead

Maybe you’re visiting friends or family members in another country and you want to bring cash as a gift for them.

Carrying cash in your carry-on bag might seem like the safest, simplest solution. But, it’ll be safer to use other methods that involve sending money abroad.

For example, you can ask your bank about international money transfers, or use money wire services like Western Union or Money Gram. 

You’ll pay a fee to wire money and upload a prepaid debit card, and you might deal with exchange fees.

Compare your options to find the least expensive alternative.

Final Word: Should You Travel With A Lot of Cash?

Traveling with cash is risky, since there’s no way to ensure your cash will arrive to your destination safely. 

To avoid having your money seized, make sure you understand the proper way to travel and declare your cash.

And once you’re at your destination, proceed with caution to keep your money safe and out of the wrong hands.

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How Much USD Can I Carry From India?

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Are you wondering how many US dollars you can carry from India without facing any restrictions? Perhaps you're curious if there's a limit to much cash you can carry on an international flight.

Fortunately for you, you're generally quite free to carry as much USD (or another foreign currency) as you like from India. However, you should be mindful that, in some instances, you may be required to declare the cash upon arriving at your destination.

In this guide, we answer the question of how many dollars you can carry from India, the alternatives to carrying cash when travelling abroad like the BookMyForex Travel Card , and what the declaration requirements are in the US, Canada, and the UK.

How Much Cash Can Be Carried In Flight?

• 01. How much USD can I carry from India? scroll down
• 02. How much USD can I carry from India to the USA? scroll down
• 03. What are the alternatives to carrying cash? scroll down
• 04. Do I need to make any declaration? scroll down

How Many Dollars Can I Carry From India?

Strictly speaking, there's no limit to the amount of US dollars you can carry into, or out of, India. There is one catch, however — all foreign exchange exceeding $5,000 in cash or $10,000 in cash and traveller's checks combined will need to have been declared in India.

Because in order to carry USD out of India, the cash forex will need to have been brought into the country at some stage, the customs rules apply here still. Here's how the RBI puts it when it comes to bringing foreign banknotes into India:

"You can bring into India foreign exchange without any limit. If, however, the value of foreign currency in cash exceeds US$ 5,000 and/or the cash plus TCs exceed US$ 10,000 it should be declared to the customs authorities at the airport in the currency declaration form (CDF), on arrival in India."

However, if you're travelling out of India with cash forex exceeding this amount, it'll presumably have been declared already, meaning India's customs requirements shouldn't affect you in the end.

On the other hand, though, foreign exchange requirements in your destination country could require that the USD (or other foreign currency) that you carry from India will have to be declared on arrival. A few notable countries to which this applies include:

Last updated: 15/12/2021 ¹ Per person, per trip

Finally, it's also worth noting that declaring forex is generally quite easy (more on this later). This means that the declaration-free limit isn't a huge restriction in the end, and for all intents and purposes, you're largely free to carry any amount of USD out of India.

How Much USD Can I Carry From India to the USA?

When traveling from India to the USA, there are some important rules about the amount of USD you can carry. If you are bringing currency or monetary instruments totaling more than $10,000, you need to declare it on the Customs Declaration Form (CBP Form 6059B) when you arrive in the United States.

Additionally, you'll have to file a FinCEN Form 105 to comply with the legal requirements. Law enforcement at the federal, state, local, and international level collect this information under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) to fight against money laundering.

Alternatives To Carrying Cash From India

If you'd like to avoid taking stacks of cash forex with you when leaving India, a great alternative is to use a forex card .

Unlike debit and credit cards, forex cards are prepaid cards, meaning you need to load a balance onto them in order to spend. However, they're usually far cheaper to use abroad than debit and credit cards are because they're specialised for overseas spending. Furthermore, because they're PIN-protected, they're also significantly safer than cash.

In India, forex cards are offered at most banks and specialist forex companies and come in two kinds:

• Single-currency forex card: A prepaid card with a single balance in a desired foreign currency.
• Multi-currency forex card: A prepaid card with multiple balances in many (up to 22+) different foreign currencies.

In this section, we'll be talking about multi-currency forex cards, but the same principles apply to single-currency forex cards too. Here are some of the key features of multi-currency forex cards:

• Low issuance, cash withdrawal, and reload costs;
• Currency conversion costs can be dodged when spending abroad;
• Comes with global customer support;
• Some cards come with reward points and airport lounge access.

Still, carrying some cash with you could make sense in some instances because it's useful to spend in cash over a card or to use a combination of both in many countries. The good news is that forex cards can help here, too, as many allow low-cost ATM withdrawals from foreign networks overseas.

Due to RBI rules, the balance on your forex card shouldn't exceed USD 2,000 or equivalent.

You can check to see if your bank offers a forex card (most Indian banks do), but the ones we've compared in the table below are the best value-for-money according to our research.

Finally, if you (or somebody you know) lives in the UK, US, or Europe, then the Wise Multi-Currency Account is by far the cheapest forex card for use in dozens of countries across the globe and comes equipped with bank details in several countries too. (Sadly, this product isn't yet available to Indian residents at the time of writing.)

Apply for a BookMyForex Travel Card to make cashless payments in USD (and 15 other currencies) while abroad at some of the lowest charges in India.

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In the table below, we compare the multi-currency forex cards of BookMyForex and Thomas Cook (two low-cost forex specialists) with those of a few of the most competitive Indian banks: ICICI Bank, YES Bank, and Axis Bank.

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Is There Any Cash Declaration Form in Case I Carry USD From India?

Whether you choose to use a forex card or not, if you decide to carry dollars from India, you may need to declare the cash on arrival in your destination country.

How Much Money Can We Carry in International Flights From India?

The Reserve Bank of India states that Indians travelling abroad cannot take Indian currency notes (Indian rupees) over Rs. 25,000. In addition, as per the list we saw earlier, if you're carrying in more than the declaration-free limit, you'll need to follow the following declaration procedures:

• United States: You'll be required to complete a FinCEN Form 105, which can be printed and completed by hand her e or filled in electronically by answering the questions here .
• Canada: Upon arriving in Canada, you'll be required to declare your cash at customs (e.g. with a border services officer or at an inspection kiosk). You can also complete a CBSA Declaration Card , although this isn't mandatory if you plan to speak to somebody at customs.
• United Kingdom: At customs, follow the Goods to Declare or Red Channel signs and notify a customs officer that you wish to declare cash.

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HOW MANY DOLLARS CAN I CARRY FROM INDIA TO THE USA?

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Understanding currency regulations: india to usa, the legal limit: how much cash can you carry to usa, carrying more than the limit: what are your options, usa customs: declaration and compliance on arrival, different modes of carrying money to usa, faqs on carrying dollars from india to usa, tips for carrying and declaring money while moving to usa from india.

Traveling from India to the USA involves numerous preparations, and one crucial aspect is understanding the regulations regarding the amount of money you can carry. 

This article aims to provide a detailed guide on how much money in dollars you can legally carry from India to the USA, covering all the necessary aspects and regulations.

Before diving into specifics, it's essential to understand the currency regulations that govern how much money you can carry when traveling from India to the USA.  

These regulations are set by both the Indian and American authorities and are designed to prevent illegal activities like money laundering.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has specific guidelines on the amount of foreign currency an individual can carry out of India.

As of the latest update, Indian residents are allowed to carry up to USD 3,000 or its equivalent in cash.

If the amount exceeds this limit, the excess must be carried in other forms like travelers' checks or banking instruments.

(Read More:  Is there any dropdown for Indian students traveling abroad? )

If you need to carry more than USD 3,000, there are legal ways to do so. You can carry foreign exchange in various forms like forex cards, travelers' checks, or demand drafts.

It's crucial to declare amounts exceeding USD 5,000 in the form of currency notes or USD 10,000 in any form (including travelers' checks, bank notes, etc.) to the Indian customs authorities.

When traveling from India to the USA with a substantial amount of money, it's crucial to be well-versed with the USA's customs regulations regarding currency declaration. This knowledge not only helps in complying with the law but also ensures a smooth entry process.

The Declaration Threshold: Reporting Requirements in the USA

The key figure to remember is USD 10,000 .

According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), any individual entering the United States is required to declare if they are carrying currency or monetary instruments (like travelers' checks, money orders, etc.) valued at more than USD 10,000.

This rule applies regardless of whether you are carrying cash, checks, or a combination of both that exceeds this amount.

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Why to Declare cash before moving to USA? The Consequences of Not Reporting

The requirement to declare isn't an indication of wrongdoing.

The U.S. government uses this information primarily to combat money laundering and other financial crimes.

Failing to declare can lead to serious legal consequences, including fines and confiscation of the undisclosed amount.

The Declaration Process: How to Declare Currency in the USA

Upon arrival in the USA, if you are carrying more than USD 10,000 , you must complete the FinCEN Form 105 , also known as the Currency and Monetary Instrument Report (CMIR).

This form can be obtained from a CBP officer at the port of entry and must be filled out with accurate details of the amount you're carrying and its composition (cash, checks, etc.).

Group Travelers

It's important to note that the USD 10,000 limit applies to each traveling party .

If you are traveling as a family or group, the total value of the currency and monetary instruments for the entire group shouldn’t exceed USD 10,000 unless declared.

Post-Declaration Verification

After declaration, CBP officers may verify the declared amount.

This process might include counting the currency or validating the declared instruments. It's essential to be patient and cooperative during this process.

Consequences of Non-Declaration

Not declaring currency over USD 10,000 can lead to severe penalties . The most immediate is the seizure of the undeclared funds.

Furthermore, there could be legal implications, including fines and, in extreme cases, criminal charges.

Declaring Lower Amounts

While it's mandatory to declare amounts over USD 10,000, travelers carrying less than this are not required to declare .

However, if asked by a CBP officer, you must truthfully disclose the amount you're carrying.

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Keeping Documentation

For added security and to facilitate the declaration process, it’s advisable to keep documentation regarding the source of the funds .

This can include - bank withdrawal receipts , currency exchange receipts , or documents indicating the source of the money .

After Declaration

Once you have declared and if necessary, verified the currency, and there are no issues, you will be allowed to enter the USA with your funds. The declaration is primarily a formality for law-abiding citizens but plays a crucial role in maintaining financial security.

Understanding and complying with the USA’s currency declaration requirements is a critical aspect of your financial preparation when traveling from India to the USA. Proper adherence to these regulations ensures a hassle-free experience at the port of entry and sets a positive tone for your stay in the United States.

When carrying a large sum of money from India to the USA, it's essential to understand the different modes available and their advantages.

Carrying cash is the most direct method, but it's limited to USD 3,000 as per RBI guidelines . It's convenient for immediate expenses upon arrival but poses risks like theft or loss.

Forex Cards

Forex cards are a popular and secure way to carry money. They work like debit cards and can be preloaded with the desired amount in USD.

They offer the convenience of cashless transactions and are widely accepted in the USA.

Traveler’s Checks

Travelers' checks are a safe alternative to cash. They can be easily replaced if lost or stolen. However, their usage has declined with the advent of more convenient options like forex cards.

Bank Transfers and Wire Transfers

For larger amounts, bank transfers or wire transfers are a secure way to transfer money from an Indian bank account to a US account. Although this method involves processing fees, it's safe and efficient for transferring substantial amounts.

1. Can I carry more than USD 3,000 in cash?

You can carry up to USD 3,000 in cash according to RBI guidelines. For amounts exceeding this, consider forex cards, travelers' checks, or bank transfers.

2. What happens if I don't declare currency over USD 10,000 in the USA?

Failing to declare amounts over USD 10,000 can result in the seizure of the funds and legal penalties.

3. Is it better to carry cash or use a forex card?

While cash is convenient for small expenses, a forex card is safer and more practical for larger amounts and extended

When carrying money from India to the USA, follow certain tips to ensure a smooth process.

Keep Documentation Handy

Always have supporting documents like bank withdrawal slips, currency exchange receipts, or letters from financial institutions.

These documents may be required for verification by customs officials.

Be Aware of Exchange Rates

Keep an eye on the exchange rate between the indian rupee and the us dollar. fluctuations in exchange rates can affect the value of the money you carry., choose the right combination.

Depending on your needs, choose the right combination of cash, forex cards, and other instruments.

A mix of cash for immediate expenses and forex cards for the bulk of your funds is often a prudent approach.

Understand the Tax Implications

Be aware of any tax implications related to carrying large sums of money. Both India and the USA have regulations regarding the taxation of foreign income and assets.

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What is PNP? How does it work?

Provincial Nominee Program is one of the best routes for Canadian immigration. Every province (state) in Canada has its criteria for immigration. This criterion is custom-fitted to reflect the needs and growth opportunities arising in that respective province.

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Hi,i have a Turkish passport which is has USA visa.I had this visa when i was in Canada,situation with canadian permanent resident.Do i have to valid Canadian PR card to entering US or just valid USA visa is okay?

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If you have a usa visa, I assume b1/b2, and it is still valid then you should still be able to use it to travel to the USA. Regardless of visa or esta status for that matter the final decision regarding entry is always up to the cbp immigration officer at the border or pre-clearance station if applicable.

Yes i have still usa visa (b2).Im going to us from Turkey by air.So there’s no need a canadian pr,the us visa is enough to entering right

You have a valid B2 US visa, that is fine for tourism.

However, and as always, the final decision is taken by the US CBP officer.

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Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights

FILE - Passenger drop off their baggage at United Airlines in C Terminal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Houston. The Biden administration issued final rules Wednesday, April 24, 2024, to require airlines to automatically issue cash refunds for things like delayed flights and to better disclose fees for baggage or canceling a reservation. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP, File)

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The Biden administration issued final rules Wednesday to require airlines to automatically issue cash refunds for things like delayed flights and to better disclose fees for baggage or canceling a reservation.

The Transportation Department said airlines will be required to provide automatic cash refunds within a few days for canceled flights and “significant” delays.

Under current regulations, airlines decide how long a delay must last before triggering refunds. The administration is removing that wiggle room by defining a significant delay as lasting at least three hours for domestic flights and six hours for international ones.

Airlines still will be allowed to offer another flight or a travel credit instead, but consumers can reject the offer.

The rule will also apply to refunds of checked-bag fees if the bag isn’t delivered within 12 hours for domestic flights or 15 to 30 hours for international flights. And it will apply to fees for things such as seat selection or an internet connection if the airline fails to provide the service.

Complaints about refunds skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, as airlines canceled flights and, even when they didn’t, many people didn’t feel safe sharing a plane cabin with other passengers.

Airlines for America, a trade group for large U.S. carriers, noted that refund complaints to the Transportation Department have fallen sharply since mid-2020. A spokesperson for the group said airlines “offer a range of options — including fully refundable fares — to increase accessibility to air travel and to help customers make ticket selections that best fit their needs.”

The group said the 11 largest U.S. airlines issued $43 billion in customer refunds from 2020 through 2023.

The Transportation Department issued a separate rule requiring airlines and ticket agents to disclose upfront what they charge for checked and carry-on bags and canceling or changing a reservation. On airline websites, the fees must be shown the first time customers see a price and schedule.

The rule will also oblige airlines to tell passengers they have a guaranteed seat they are not required to pay extra for, although it does not bar airlines from charging people to choose specific seats. Many airlines now charge extra for certain spots, including exit-row seats and those near the front of the cabin.

The agency said the rule will save consumers more than $500 million a year.

Airlines for America said its members “offer transparency and vast choice to consumers” from their first search.

The new rules will take effect over the next two years. They are part of a broad administration attack on what President Joe Biden calls “junk fees.” Last week, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that his department will let state officials in 15 states help enforce federal airline consumer protection laws .

Travel The US By Train: Here's How Much A Coast-To-Coast Train Trip Will Cost

• Amtrak offers a coast-to-coast train package for $2,399, providing a 10-day journey across the US with luxurious amenities.
• Journey from DC to Chicago to Seattle to San Francisco, savoring iconic moments like deep dish pizza in Chicago and fresh seafood in Seattle.
• This East Coast to West Coast tour offers unforgettable sights, delicious food, and comfortable accommodations aboard Amtrak trains.

The United States may not be the first place people think of when it comes to train travel. However, there is a rather extensive network of interlinked destinations via train, thanks to Amtrak. Not only is there an array of reachable destinations by train, but it's possible to travel from coast to coast.

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Amtrak offers an east-to-west coast train package that allows travelers to experience the expansive contrasts of the United States all by train, and it could be a truly scenic and relaxing way to discover the heart of the U.S.

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This feature has been updated with current fares (as of April 2024), more information on routes and things to do, and visuals and insider info to preview your coast-to-coast Amtrak trip.

Amtrak's East Coast To West Coast Train Experience

Amtrak offers a tour package that connects dc, chicago, and san francisco.

Traveling by train could present the ultimate way to discover the unexplored pockets of a country with so much to offer. Much is often missed by travelers coming to the United States, where planes are the most common way to get between the east and west coasts. This experience could be considered one of the best ways to see the U.S., thanks to the modern amenities and comforts Amtrak offers onboard their trains.

DC to Chicago

The East Coast to West Coast Rail Experience is a package tour that offers passengers a planned itinerary crossing the northern route of the country. Starting in the U.S. capital of Washington DC, the train will embark on an overnight journey to Chicago. Travelers will then get to spend the night exploring the great city and have the chance to indulge in some of Chicago's famous deep dish pizza .

The following day, the train runs across the great plains, through the Rocky Mountains, and even passes by the beautiful Glacier National Park . Passengers will spend two more nights onboard, enjoying Amtrak's comfortable cabins and complimentary meals provided in the dining car , all while soaking up the stunning scenery.

Arriving in Seattle the next morning, passengers will get to spend the whole day and night in the Emerald City, which has so much to offer (including free adventures) , with some iconic foods to try at the famous Pike Place Market .

From Seattle, passengers will board the Coast Starlight train , Amtrak's line between Seattle and Los Angeles. The journey will continue for one more night through its final stretch to San Francisco, California.

San Francisco (and more)

What makes this experience truly unique is, it doesn't end there. After a night exploring San Francisco and its breathtaking beaches , the tour includes a day trip, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, into the Muir Woods National Monument to experience the serene redwood forest.

From there it continues to the quaint seaside village of Sausalito , an underrated escape from San Francisco where visitors will get to have lunch and explore the lovely town with beautiful views of the bay.

For the ultimate U.S. experience, travelers could fly into New York City and take the train down to Washington D.C. before embarking on the coast-to-coast train adventure. To go a step further, after landing in San Francisco, travelers could continue on the Coast Starlight down to Los Angeles before flying home.

How Much Does The Coast-to-Coast Train Cost (& What Is Included)?

For 10 days and 4 destinations, travelers can expect to pay around usd $2,399.

Because of what is included in this epic package deal, the price may seem high, but it comes down to an excellent cross-country value.

Passengers can expect to pay around $2,399 USD per person for the entire trip . This may sound like a hefty sum, but it's worth considering what the price includes on this ten-day, four-destination, 3,565-mile journey across the entire country.

• Day 1: Embark from Washington DC
• Day 2: Overnight Onboard Amtrak
• Day 3: Overnight in Chicago, IL
• Day 4: Overnight Onboard Amtrak
• Day 5: Overnight Onboard Amtrak
• Day 6: Seattle, WA
• Day 7: Overnight Onboard Amtrak
• Day 8: San Francisco, CA
• Day 9: Muir Woods & Sausalito
• Day 10: Journey Ends in San Francisco

What's Included:

• One-way Amtrak in Coach accommodations from Washington, DC to Chicago; Chicago to Seattle; Seattle to San Francisco on the Capitol Limited, Empire Builder and Coast Starlight
• 5 nights' hotel accommodations; 4 nights onboard Amtrak

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Highlights:.

• Monuments by Moonlight tour in Washington, DC
• Architecture cruise in Chicago
• Admission to the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden & Glass Exhibit
• Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of San Francisco
• Sightseeing tour of Muir Woods and Sausalito with Bay Cruise

Don't forget to sign up for Amtrak's loyalty rewards program to save money!

• Accommodation: Private sleeping rooms
• Meals and Dining : Complimentary meals
• Accessibility: Provides additional services for those with disabilities

10 Ways To Save Money On Train Trips In The US, According To Amtrak

Booking the trip:.

To book the trip, travelers can visit Amtrak's website to select the desired day and month of departure, as well as fill out the details of all specific needs and desires for the trip.

Amtrak will then send a quote of how much the total cost will be.

• Passengers also have the option of calling to speak directly with one of Amtrak's travel advisors.

Looking for a budget trip that's still scenic? Amtrak has many affordable routes that show off the sights for cheap.

Other Possible Cross-Country Routes In The US

Amtrak offers northern, central, or southern coast-to-coast routes.

While the East Coast to West Coast Rail Experience makes the whole traveling process easier and more convenient, it is possible to travel by train coast-to-coast via other routes.

For those wanting to be more independent and see different areas of the country, the Amtrak Network crosses through 46 of the 48 contiguous states, opening up an array of desirable destinations, with Chicago serving as the major hub.

Explore 5 National Parks In Two Weeks On This Amtrak Trip

From Chicago, routes are available across the central United States, passing through Colorado, Utah, and into San Francisco. Another possible route dips down through the heart of the southwest through enchanting New Mexico, across Arizona, and ending in Los Angeles.

The last possible coast-to-coast route is the southernmost route. From Chicago, the train heads into the heart and soul of the deep south, landing in the great city of New Orleans , where travelers can continue westward through Texas, ending once again, in Los Angeles.

If you plan to travel coast-to-coast independently, you'll need to book the tickets for each leg of the journey separately.

From getting to see some of the country's most stunning scenery to exploring some of the best cities — while sampling an array of the best food the country has to offer — The East Coast to West Coast Experience is the ultimate way to discover the United States.

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What to Know Before Booking a National Park Trip This Summer

Additional routes in popular parks now require reservations, the annual pass gets a big change, Juneteenth is now a new free entrance day and more changes for 2024.

By Lauren Matison

In 2023, the seashores, lakeshores, battlefields, historic sites, monuments and more that make up the National Park Service had 325.5 million visits , an increase of 4 percent from the year before.

The National Park Service director, Charles F. Sams III, praised the surge of interest in “learning our shared American story throughout the hidden gems of the National Parks System.”

Expecting an even greater turnout in 2024, the Park Service and Recreation.gov , the booking platform for federal land reservations, have implemented new measures to streamline the park experience, manage overcrowding and safeguard the environment.

More parks are requiring reservations

To better avoid congested trails, packed parking lots and overflowing trash cans, additional parks are joining Rocky Mountain , Arches and Glacier National Parks this year in requiring day-use permits, timed entries and other reservations for travelers who wish to visit, particularly during peak hours, holidays and the parks’ high seasons. Yosemite National Park is reinstating a timed-entry system it instituted in 2020, but paused in 2022.

Many park enthusiasts expressed mixed feelings about the reservation policies, with some lamenting a lack of first-come, first-served campsites while others find comfort in knowing they have a confirmed booking. As nearly 75 percent of visitors each year descend on national parks from May to October (and often on weekends), park officials stand by the system.

“In some parks, the level of demand is exceeding the capacity for which infrastructure was designed or is outpacing the National Park Service’s ability to sustainably support visitation,” said Kathy Kupper, a public affairs specialist for the service. “This trend is resulting in the need to explore new strategies to protect natural and cultural resources and provide opportunities for safe and meaningful visitor experiences.”

It can be confusing.

New to implementing timed-entry reservations for vehicles is Mount Rainier National Park , in Washington, for its popular Paradise and Sunrise Corridors during certain times in the summer season. Reservations cost $2, are valid for one day and must be purchased along with the park ticket, but do not apply for visitors with wilderness permits or camping or lodge reservations. Similar vehicle reservations are now required for certain periods for viewing the sunrise at Haleakalā National Park in Maui, Hawaii , and driving the Cadillac Summit Road in Maine’s Acadia National Park .

Visitors wishing to hike Old Rag Mountain in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park must obtain a day-use ticket between March 1 and Nov. 30, and in Zion National Park, in Utah, hikers wishing to visit Angels Landing , the dramatic 1,488-foot-tall rock formation, also need to purchase a permit. Fees range from $1 to $6, in addition to the parks’ entrance fees.

As each destination is managed differently, check the park’s webpage for the type of reservation required. Although most bookings can be made through Recreation.gov, some sites, such as Muir Woods National Monument, use a different system.

New features on Recreation.gov

In 2023, Recreation.gov reported that more than 4 million camping reservations and 2 million timed-entry reservations were booked online, and 1.5 million permits were issued. Some 2.9 million new users signed up for the site. With its expanding user base, the booking platform has added 58 reservable national park locations — including 17 campgrounds — such as Central Avenue Walk-in Sites at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Bluff Hike In Camping in South Carolina’s Congaree National Park.

Recreation.gov has also improved an alerts feature, piloted in July 2023, that can notify users through email or mobile push notifications when a sold-out campsite becomes available. After Recreation.gov notifies you of availability, you must book the campsite yourself online — and quickly, as you’ll be shown how many other people (possibly hundreds) have received the same alert.

While its customer support center and mobile app are still only available in English, Recreation.gov recently introduced a Spanish language translation option. The Park Service partners with Latino Conservation Week , which hosts nationwide hikes and events on environmental education and in-park stewardship, and will celebrate its 10th year in September.

A limit to the annual America the Beautiful pass

The 2024 America the Beautiful pass no longer allows two owners. The annual interagency pass, which costs $80 and covers the entrance fees for more than 2,000 federal recreation sites (of which roughly 100 do not charge for admission year-round), is now marked by a single signature line on the back of the card. The pass owner must show I.D. and be present with any accompanying travelers wishing to access the park with the pass. (Annual passes issued in 2023 will still be valid until their expiration date.) The pass covers all passengers in a vehicle — up to four adults, and children under 16 are admitted free — or up to four cyclists riding together. Active military or veterans and people with permanent disabilities are eligible for a free lifetime pass; 4th grade students may receive a free annual pass; and senior citizens may purchase a $20 annual pass or pay $80 for a lifetime pass.

At the parks, more accessible features, E.V. chargers and new lodging

To better protect against global warming, the Park Service is putting more than $65 million from the Inflation Reduction Act and Great American Outdoors Act into climate mitigation and ecosystem restoration.

Using $15.9 million budgeted for zero-emission vehicle deployment, charging capacity and infrastructure, the Park Service is prioritizing a reduction in carbon emissions, said Mr. Sams, by installing new electric-vehicle charging stations and running electric buses.

An interactive online locator tool created in 2023 shows E.V. charging stations throughout 27 national parks and the type of chargers available. In addition to the tool, every national park page displays alerts on road closures, parking lot capacities, construction work and other incidents.

Mr. Sams also said the Park Service is investing $1.3 billion from the Great American Outdoors Act to improve accessibility features, ranging from a new A.D.A.-compliant visitor center at Morristown National Historic Park in New Jersey to new beach wheelchairs at Sleeping Bear Dunes , Channel Islands and Virgin Islands National Parks . Each destination’s website has an accessibility tab to help visitors plan their trip, and Recreation.gov now has a search filter on its homepage to make it easier to locate accessible accommodations.

New lodging options now available across the country include the Flamingo Lodge , which opened inside Everglades National Park last fall with 24 guest rooms built from repurposed shipping containers. In March, along the southeastern border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Cataloochee Ranch reopened with 11 renovated cabins and a new restaurant. This spring, the Clubhouse Hotel & Suites will welcome its first guests in Rapid City, S.D., the closest major town to Badlands National Park , and opening in May in Idaho is the Yellowstone Peaks Hotel , a 30-minute-drive from Yellowstone National Park. This fall, California-bound travelers planning a visit to General Sherman, the largest known tree on Earth, might book at AutoCamp Sequoia , just outside Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park .

Also in California: Those who don’t score a highly coveted (and contentious) spot at the newly reopened High Sierra Camps in Yosemite could book Wildhaven Yosemite in Mariposa, which offers more affordable rates, hiking trails and views of the Sierra Nevadas. Reservations for its first season are available beginning May 1.

Celebrating milestones and a new free entrance day

On the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, visitors can pay tribute to African American heritage at over 100 parks , including the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in Washington, D.C., Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument , and the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail . This year also marks 100 years since Indigenous people were recognized as United States citizens. Although many parks have Indigenous programming , Mr. Sams, who is the first Native American to serve as N.P.S. director , suggested visiting Hopewell Cultural Historical Park in Ohio and Whitman Mission Historic National Historic Site in Washington, where he recently brought his daughter.

“In order to celebrate the diversity that makes our country great, we must share the complete story of America, which includes both the successes and challenges encountered on the way to form a more perfect union,” Mr. Sams said.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is the National Park Service’s newest free entrance day . Visitors can also take advantage of free admission on April 20, the first day of National Park Week; Aug. 4, the four-year anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act ; Sept. 28 on National Public Lands Day ; and Nov. 11 for Veterans Day .

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An earlier version of this article misstated the location of the Flamingo Lodge. It is inside Everglades National Park, not outside the park.

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Southwest to exit 4 airports and limit hiring following profit loss, Boeing plane delays

Southwest Airlines said it will limit hiring and suspend operations at four airports in the U.S. and Mexico following a loss of profits and delays getting planes from Boeing .

In a release posted after the company's earnings call Thursday, the Dallas, Texas-based budget airline reported a net loss of $231 million in the first quarter of 2024. Southwest President and CEO Bob Jordan called those losses "disappointing," and said the airline is adjusting to "slower than planned growth for this year and next."

In an interview with CNBC ahead of the earnings call Thursday, Jordan said the company was weighing options for cabin reconfiguration to address its recent revenue shortfall.

“We’re looking into new initiatives, things like the way we seat and board our aircraft,” Jordan told the network.

The airline said it now expects to end this year with approximately 2,000 fewer employees than 2023 through cost control initiatives, including limiting hiring and offering voluntary time off programs, not through furloughs or layoffs.

And with aircraft delivery delays from Boeing that could continue into 2025, Southwest said it is also planning to mitigate any operational and financial impacts while keeping reliable flight schedules for customers.

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What airports is Southwest leaving?

After reporting financial losses in the first quarter of 2024, Southwest said it is closing operations at four airports, three in the U.S. and one in Mexico, the first time the airline has exited an airport since 2019.

• Bellingham International Airport in Bellingham, Washington
• George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas
• Syracuse Hancock International Airport in Syracuse, New York
• Cozumel International Airport in Mexico

Southwest also announced plans to cut about half its flights out of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and one third from the Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Although Southwest is pulling out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the company will maintain operations out of the William P. Hobby Airport in Houston.

Contributing: Zach Wichter, USA TODAY.