🇨🇦 Canada— Cash & Currency
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
2026-04-25
Declaration Threshold
US$7,500
CAD
You must declare to customs if you are carrying cash, traveler's cheques, money orders, or negotiable bearer instruments totaling above this amount when entering or leaving Canada.
What Must Be Declared
| Instrument | Declaration Required |
|---|---|
| Physical currency (any currency) | Yes, if above threshold |
| Traveler's cheques | Yes, if above threshold |
| Bank drafts / money orders | Yes, if above threshold |
| Bearer bonds / negotiable instruments | Yes, if above threshold |
| Credit cards / debit cards | Generally no |
| Electronic payment apps | Generally no |
Failure to declare
Carrying undeclared cash above the threshold can result in seizure of funds, fines, and in some jurisdictions criminal prosecution. When in doubt, declare.
Additional Country Notes
- 01CBSA Form E311 (Canada Border Services Agency Declaration Card) required for all air travelers.
- 02The NEXUS and CANPASS programs offer expedited crossing for pre-approved travelers.
- 03Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA/USMCA) provides preferential duty rates for qualifying goods.
- 04Provincial sales taxes (PST/QST) may apply in addition to federal GST (5%).
- 05Cultural property exports from Canada may require permits under the Cultural Property Export and Import Act.
- 06Canada Post and couriers collect duties and taxes on international parcels.
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