Carrying cash from Ireland 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 Ireland, Ireland 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 Ireland | EUR 10,000 | EU Cash Declaration Form | Ireland 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
Ireland: Cash may be detained and penalties applied under national law.
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
Ireland 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.