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Entering France, cash worth how much or more must be declared?

10,000 euros or more, in cash or travelers checks.

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  1. 10,000 euros ✔
  2. 1,000 euros
  3. 50,000 euros

Why: France asks you to declare cash or travelers checks worth 10,000 euros or more. You get a certified declaration showing you brought the money in.

Huh, didn't know that: If you don't declare it, your money could be seized when you leave France.

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Answer: 10,000 euros. France asks you to declare cash or travelers checks worth 10,000 euros or more. You get a certified declaration showing you brought the money in.

  1. France entry requirements (GOV.UK foreign travel advice) www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/entry-requirements
    Declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 euros or more.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. France entry requirements (GOV.UK foreign travel advice) www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/entry-requirements
    You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it in with you.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  3. France entry requirements (GOV.UK foreign travel advice) www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/entry-requirements
    If you do not, your money could be seized when you leave.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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