Taking cash / currency out of Uruguay
Uruguay requires declaration when leaving with cash and bearer-form negotiable instruments above USD 10,000 equivalent.
Details
Travellers departing from Uruguay carrying cash, banker's cheques, bearer bonds, or other bearer-form negotiable instruments totalling USD 10,000 equivalent or more must complete the Aduana currency 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 Ley 19.574 (integral anti-money-laundering law) 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 equivalent triggers declaration
Documentation required
- Aduana currency declaration
- Source-of-funds evidence if requested (bank statement, sale contract, payroll)
The other direction
Bringing cash / currency into Uruguay(restricted)