🇵🇰 Pakistan— Cash & Currency
Federal Board of Revenue — Pakistan Customs
2026-07-01
Declaration Threshold
US$10,000
USD
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 Pakistan.
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
- 01Customs Reform Programme has digitised most clearances via WeBOC (Web-Based One Customs); travelers can complete declarations on the FBR portal.
- 02Returning Pakistani expats benefit from Transfer of Residence: USD 5,000 personal-effects allowance plus duty-free vehicle import after 2 years abroad.
- 03Currency control: PKR export by residents capped at PKR 10,000 cash; foreign currency export limited to declared inbound amount.