Cash Carry Limits for Entering Israel

Threshold: $50,000 USD (or equivalent)

You may bring up to $50,000 (or equivalent in euros, GBP, etc.) into Israel without declaration.

Above $50,000: Mandatory Declaration

• Complete a Foreign Currency Report form.
• Forms available at Ben Gurion Airport from Israeli banks or currency exchange offices.
• Failure to declare can result in confiscation, fines, or legal action.

What Counts

• Cash (banknotes/coins)
• Traveler's checks
• Negotiable instruments (money orders, bearer bonds)
• Precious metals/stones (if used as currency equivalents)

Practical Advice

• Declare if unsure—no penalty for over-declaring.
• Keep withdrawal/receipt records for large amounts.
• Electronic transfers (bank wires) are unlimited and often simpler for large sums.
• Rules apply equally to residents and visitors.

Legal Basis

Israeli Money Laundering Prohibition Law and Bank of Israel regulations align with international AML/CTF standards.