Carrying cash from France to Canada
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 France, France customs authority (EU cash controls) requires a declaration above EUR 10,000. Entering Canada, Canada Border Services Agency requires a declaration above CAD 10,000. The two rules are independent: satisfying one does not satisfy the other.
The two legs
| Leg | Limit | Form | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaving France | EUR 10,000 | EU Cash Declaration Form | France customs authority (EU cash controls) |
| Entering Canada | CAD 10,000 | Form E677 (Cross-Border Currency Report) | Canada Border Services Agency |
Applies when leaving the EU for a non-EU country.
Declare CAN$10,000 or more in currency or monetary instruments any time you cross the border.
If you do not declare
France: Cash may be detained and penalties applied under national law.
Canada: Seizure of the currency and monetary penalties.
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
France uses EUR; Canada uses CAD.
Sources: rules as of 22 September 2026. This is general information, not legal advice; always check the official authority before travelling.