How much money can I take abroad?

If you are taking less than € 10,000 with you, you will not have to submit a customs declaration in the Netherlands. You can take this amount in the following forms:

• cash (euros or another currency)
• gold or gold coins
• documents of value (such as shares)

You may have to submit a customs declaration in the country you are travelling to. Check with customs in the country in question.

If you are taking € 10,000 or more with you, whether or not you have to submit a customs declaration depends on the country you are travelling to. Check the list of EU countries and select your situation.

I am travelling to an EU country

If you are travelling to an EU country with € 10,000 or more, you will not have to submit a customs declaration in the Netherlands. Customs may ask you how much money you have with you when you pass through.

You may have to submit a customs declaration in the country you are travelling to. Check with customs in the country in question.

I am travelling to a non-EU country

If you are taking € 10,000 or more with you to a non-EU country, you will need to submit a customs declaration in the Netherlands. Fill in a customs declaration form and submit it when you leave the Netherlands.

Download the declaration form (Customs)

If you will be transiting in another EU country, submit a customs declaration in the EU country in question. You will not have to submit a customs declaration in the Netherlands.

Good to know

• If customs check you when you pass through, you will need to be able to show the money you are taking with you.
• You do not have to pay tax on the money you are taking with you.
• If you are travelling by air, submit the declaration before you check in your hold luggage and go through the security check.
• If you are travelling by boat, you will also need to submit a declaration to customs.
• If you do not submit a customs declaration, you risked being fined between € 1,000 and € 21,750, or being sent to prison.
• You may also have to submit a customs declaration in the country you are travelling to. Check with customs in the country in question.