Carrying cash from Canada to France
Two separate rules apply to any cash journey: one where you leave, one where you arrive.
Do you need to declare?
Yes: and on both legs of the journey. Leaving Canada, Canada Border Services Agency requires a declaration above CAD 10,000. Entering France, France customs authority (EU cash controls) requires a declaration above EUR 10,000. The two rules are independent: satisfying one does not satisfy the other.
The two legs
| Leg | Limit | Form | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaving Canada | CAD 10,000 | Form E677 (Cross-Border Currency Report) | Canada Border Services Agency |
| Entering France | EUR 10,000 | EU Cash Declaration Form | France customs authority (EU cash controls) |
The same threshold applies on the way out. Leaving by air, you must report to the CBSA office inside the airport before clearing security.
Applies when entering the EU from a non-EU country. No declaration is required when travelling between EU member states.
If you do not declare
Canada: Seizure of the currency and monetary penalties.
France: Cash may be detained and penalties applied under national law.
There is no limit on how much you may legally carry in either direction, the duty is to report it, not to keep under it. Failing to report is the offence.
Currencies
Canada uses CAD; France uses EUR.
Sources: rules as of 22 September 2026. This is general information, not legal advice; always check the official authority before travelling.