Everyone knows that you have to bring some cash when you go abroad, but you can't bring too much!Recently, a netizen traveled to Tunisia + Egypt, and just arrived in Tunisia, and all the 1,500 US dollars that exceeded the scope of the declaration were confiscated!More than 10,000 RMB is gone.
After reading the regulations in Tunisia, there is indeed this requirement, and the Chinese embassy has given a hint.
This year, there are many new countries with visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and electronic visas!Do your homework before you go!Today, Roaming Sister summarizes the rules for you to carry cash when entering and exiting some countries, so that you can easily pass the customs!
China
First of all, our dear motherland, China stipulates that no matter entering or leaving, you can only carry 20,000 yuan. If it is in foreign currency, the amount cannot exceed 5,000 USD.
USA USA
Visitors are allowed to bring up to $10,000 in cash, traveler's checks, or other forms of currency when entering the United States. If it is not USD, the total amount after conversion cannot exceed 10,000 USD. If you exceed it, you should report it in advance, otherwise you will face a huge fine or jail time.
Japan
The maximum amount of cash that can be carried in and out of Japan Customs is 1 million yen (or its equivalent in foreign currency), and if it exceeds 1 million yen, you need to declare it to customs in advance.
Singapore, Singapore
According to Singapore Customs regulations, the maximum amount of currency and currency equivalents brought into Singapore is S$20,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency. If you carry cash or equivalents in excess of S$20,000 or its equivalent in a foreign currency and fail to declare it, you may be considered a customs breach and may be fined or prosecuted.
Malaysia USA
According to the latest regulations on entry into Malaysia, passengers need to carry a minimum of 4,000 yuan or equivalent in cash, and the maximum value cannot exceed 10,000 US dollars.
Australia
According to the relevant regulations of Australia, anyone who carries more than 10,000 Australian dollars and the equivalent of foreign currency cash into and out of the Australian border must declare to the Australian Customs, such as carrying cashier's checks, travellers' cheques, personal checks, money orders, and must also fill in the negotiable ** form (BNI) declaration according to the requirements of customs officers or police, otherwise they may be fined or prosecuted.
Thailand, Thailand
You need to bring more than 20,000 baht into the country, otherwise you will be denied entry into Thailand by Thai customs even if you have a Thai visa. However, in Thailand, sometimes the investigation is not strict.
Schenge of the Schengen countries
Schengen countries have different regulations on the amount of cash allowed to enter the country, generally around 5,000-10,000 euros, for example, German customs regulations that tourists must bring no more than 10,000 euros or the equivalent in foreign currency. If it is exceeded, it must be declared to customs in advance. The French regulation is 7,622 euros.
If I enter and leave the country multiple times on the same day, can I add up the amount I carry?
The amount of multiple entries and exits on the same day cannot be accumulated, and each country has its own special regulations on this situation. For example, according to Chinese law, tourists can only bring 500 US dollars or the equivalent in foreign currency when entering and leaving Chinese mainland for the second time in the same day. If it is exceeded, the application must be submitted for approval in advance.
Is it a problem to carry too little cash?
In the regulations of various countries, there are also some special regulations, so you need to pay special attention to them before traveling. For example, in Thailand, if you carry too little cash, you will be regarded as a person with no normal spending power and a tendency to immigrate illegally, and Thai customs will refuse to allow you to enter Thailand. If you use a credit card to make purchases when entering the country, you will sometimes be randomly checked for the amount of cash you carry, so it is recommended that you carry a certain amount of cash according to the regulations.
How do I exchange foreign currency?
Generally speaking, Bank of China has the most complete range of foreign currency, so please call the bank in advance to ask if there are corresponding foreign currency reserves before exchanging foreign currency. And now some OTA institutions also offer foreign currency reservation and exchange services.