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Cash rules for United States

Official currency USD

How much cash can you carry?

There is no limit on the amount, the obligation is to declare rather than to stay below a cap. Declare USD 10,000 or more on entry to United States.

Families and groups

The threshold applies to the combined amount carried by a family or group travelling together: not to each person separately.

Limits

Bringing cash in

USD 10,000

Reporting threshold. Carry what you like, declare above this.

There is no limit on how much you may carry; amounts over USD 10,000 must be reported.

Taking cash out

USD 10,000

Reporting threshold. Carry what you like, declare above this.

The same reporting duty applies when leaving the United States.

How to declare

Use the FinCEN Form 105 (CMIR).

If you do not declare

Seizure of the currency and possible civil and criminal penalties.

Specific routes

Sources: rules as of 22 September 2026. General information, not legal advice; check the official authority before travelling.