Carrying cash from Canada to Ireland
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 Ireland, Ireland 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 Ireland | EUR 10,000 | EU Cash Declaration Form | Ireland 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.
Ireland: Cash may be detained and penalties applied under national law.
Neither threshold on this route is a cap: you may carry more, but above it the duty is to report the cash, not to keep under the figure. Failing to report is the offence.
Currencies
Canada uses CAD; Ireland uses EUR.
Sources: rules as of 22 September 2026. This is general information, not legal advice; always check the official authority before travelling.