Taking cash / currency out of Taiwan
Taiwan requires declaration when leaving with cash and bearer-form negotiable instruments above USD 10,000 (foreign currency) / TWD 100,000 (local currency).
Details
Travellers departing from Taiwan carrying cash, banker's cheques, bearer bonds, or other bearer-form negotiable instruments totalling USD 10,000 (foreign currency) / TWD 100,000 (local currency) or more must complete the Taiwan Customs declaration (red channel) 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 Money Laundering Control Act; Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 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 USD 10,000 (foreign currency) / TWD 100,000 (local currency) triggers declaration
Documentation required
- Taiwan Customs declaration (red channel)
- Source-of-funds evidence if requested (bank statement, sale contract, payroll)
The other direction
Bringing cash / currency into Taiwan(restricted)