🇮🇩 Indonesia— Cash & Currency
Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE / Bea Cukai)
2026-04-25
Declaration Threshold
US$7,500
IDR
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 Indonesia.
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
- 01Indonesia applies import duties ranging from 0% to 150% depending on the product.
- 02VAT rate is 11% (increased from 10% in April 2022).
- 03Luxury Goods Sales Tax (PPnBM) applies to items like motor vehicles, electronics, and luxury goods.
- 04Indonesia is a member of ASEAN; ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) provides preferential rates.
- 05The National Single Window (INSW) facilitates trade documentation.
- 06Imports of products requiring BPOM (Food and Drug Authority) registration can face significant delays.
- 07Halal certification may be required for certain food and consumer goods.