Taking cash / currency out of Finland
Finland requires declaration when leaving with cash and bearer-form negotiable instruments above EUR 10,000.
Details
Travellers departing from Finland carrying cash, banker's cheques, bearer bonds, or other bearer-form negotiable instruments totalling EUR 10,000 or more must complete EU Cash Declaration at customs before boarding. This threshold aggregates all currencies at exchange-rate parity. Failure to declare is grounds for seizure of the entire cash amount under EU Cash Control Regulation 2018/1672; Tullilaki 12 § plus criminal prosecution for aggravated cases. Source-of-funds documentation may be requested. Legitimate declared movements are not restricted; the requirement is transparency-based to combat money laundering and tax evasion.
Quantity limits
Above EUR 10,000 triggers declaration
Documentation required
- EU Cash Declaration
- Source-of-funds evidence if requested (bank statement, sale contract, payroll)
The other direction
Bringing cash / currency into Finland(restricted)