Declare €10,000 or more when entering or leaving the EU.
- Declare cash of €10,000 or more (or the equivalent) to customs.
- Cash includes banknotes, traveller's cheques, gold coins and bullion above the stated purity.
- No EU-wide rules for travel between EU countries.
You must declare cash of €10,000 or more (or the equivalent in other currencies) to customs when you enter or leave the EU, using the EU cash declaration form. Failing to declare, or declaring incorrectly or incompletely, leads to penalties, and there are no EU-wide rules on cash when travelling between EU countries.
💶 EU cash declaration rule
From the EU's Your Europe page on carrying cash (last checked by the EU on 21 September 2026).
| Question | EU rule |
|---|---|
| Threshold | €10,000 in cash, or its equivalent in other currencies, when entering or leaving the EU |
| What counts as cash | Banknotes and coins (including currency no longer in circulation but accepted for exchange by banks); bearer negotiable instruments such as traveller's cheques and cheques, promissory notes or money orders signed but without a named beneficiary; coins with a gold content of at least 90%; bullion with a gold content of at least 99.5% |
| How to declare | To the customs authorities of the EU country you enter or leave, using the EU cash declaration form |
| Cash sent by post, freight or courier | A disclosure declaration within 30 days of a request from customs |
| If you do not declare | Penalties for a missing, incorrect or incomplete declaration; customs may also act on smaller amounts if there are indications the cash is linked to criminal activity |
| Between EU countries | No EU-wide rules: check the customs authorities of the departure, arrival and transit countries |
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Sweden❓ Quick answers
How much cash can I bring into the EU?
There is no limit on how much you can carry, but you must declare €10,000 or more (or the equivalent) when entering or leaving the EU.
What counts as cash when entering the EU?
Banknotes and coins, bearer negotiable instruments such as traveller's cheques, coins with a gold content of at least 90% and bullion with a gold content of at least 99.5%.
How do I declare cash at EU customs?
To the customs authorities of the EU country you enter or leave, using the EU cash declaration form.
Can I travel with more than €10,000 between EU countries?
There are no EU-wide rules on travelling with cash between EU countries, so check with the customs authorities of the departure, arrival and transit countries.
Source: the EU's Your Europe page. Read 8 October 2026. Confirm with the customs authority of the EU country you enter before you travel.