How Much Money Can Be Brought Into Canada As a Visitor?

Unreported Cash

• As of September 2009, visitors to Canada can bring in up to the equivalent of CAN $10,000 in cash without reporting it.

More Than CAN$10,000

• If a visitor wishes to bring in more than CAN $10,000, then they must report it to Canadian Customs officials. There is no limit to the amount of reported cash that can be brought into the country.

Penalties

• The penalty for not reporting cash more than CAN $10,000 can be seizure of the money or a fine ranging between CAN $200 to $5,000. Individuals do have the right to appeal the seizure.

Canadian Seizure

• In 2005, CAN $3,002,998 was seized in the Niagara-Fort Erie Region.

More Info

• More information can be found at the Canadian Border Services Agency website.