Carrying cash from Canada to Thailand
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 Thailand, Bank of Thailand (exchange control) requires a declaration above THB 450,000. 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 Thailand | THB 450,000 | no form | Bank of Thailand (exchange control) |
The same threshold applies on the way out. Leaving by air, you must report to the CBSA office inside the airport before clearing security.
No limit applies to bringing baht or foreign currency into Thailand. A customs declaration is required above THB 450,000, or above USD 15,000 in foreign currency banknotes.
If you do not declare
Canada: Seizure of the currency and monetary penalties.
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; Thailand uses THB.
Sources: rules as of 22 September 2026. This is general information, not legal advice; always check the official authority before travelling.