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Do you have to declare cash over EUR 10,000 when entering or leaving Denmark?

Cash, cheques and gold at the border

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Short answer

Yes, if you carry cash or other liquid assets worth EUR 10,000 (about 75,000 kr.) or more, you must declare them to Toldstyrelsen when you enter or leave Denmark. The rule covers any currency and also bearer instruments such as cheques and traveller's cheques, gold coins with at least 90 % gold and gold bars with at least 99.5 % gold. It applies whether you travel privately or for a business, and also when you only pass through Denmark by car or train. You fill in a declaration form online in Danish or English, in advance or at the customs office.

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Why

  1. If you declare in advance, you still show the reference number at a customs office at your point of entry or exit.
  2. Not declaring can lead to a fine and seizure of the money.
  3. Customs can also stop amounts under EUR 10,000 if there are signs of crime.

Details

The form is available both with and without MitID login, so visitors without MitID can also use it.

Tip

Keep the receipt from customs during the trip, as you may need it on entry or exit.

What may differ

Cash sent by post, freight or courier follows other rules than cash you carry yourself.

Common misconception

It is forbidden to travel with more than EUR 10,000 in cash.

What actually happens

You may carry larger amounts, but you must declare them.

People also ask

  • Do gold coins count as cash at the border?
  • Can I declare cash online before I travel?
  • What happens if I do not declare cash?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Entry and customs rules can change, so check the Danish Immigration Service, the Danish police and the Danish Customs Agency before you travel.

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