How much money can I take into the Netherlands?
If you are travelling to the Netherlands or returning to the Netherlands after a trip abroad, there is no limit on the amount of money you can take with you. However, you may need to submit a customs declaration. This depends on how much money you are taking with you and the country you are travelling from.
Select how much you want to take with you
If you are taking less than € 10,000 with you, you will not have to submit a customs declaration in the Netherlands. You can take this amount in the following forms:
- cash (euros or another currency)
- gold or gold coins
- documents of value (such as shares)
You may have to submit a customs declaration in the country from which you are travelling to the Netherlands. Check with customs in the country in question.
If you are taking € 10,000 or more with you, whether or not you have to submit a customs declaration depends on the country from which you are travelling to the Netherlands. Check the list of EU countries and select your situation.
I am travelling from an EU country
If you are travelling with € 10,000 or more from an EU country to the Netherlands, you will not have to submit a customs declaration in the Netherlands. Customs may ask you how much money you have with you when you pass through.
You may have to submit a customs declaration in the country from which you are travelling to the Netherlands. Check with customs in the country in question.
I am travelling from a non-EU country
If you are travelling with € 10,000 or more from a non-EU country to the Netherlands you will need to submit a customs declaration in the Netherlands. Fill in a customs declaration form and submit it when you arrive in the Netherlands.
Download the declaration form (Customs)
If you are travelling from a non-EU country to the Netherlands, but will be transiting in another EU country, submit a customs declaration in the EU country in question. You will not have to submit a customs declaration in the Netherlands.
Good to know
- If customs check you when you pass through, you will need to be able to show the money you are taking with you.
- If you are travelling by air, submit the declaration before you check in your hold luggage and go through the security check.
- If you are travelling by boat, you will also need to submit a declaration to customs.
- If you do not submit a customs declaration, you risked being fined between € 1,000 and € 21,750, or being sent to prison.
- You may also have to submit a customs declaration in the country from which you are travelling to the Netherlands. Check with customs in the country in question.
Contact
If you want to know whether you can take an item into the Netherlands, send a photo to customs via Facebook, X or Instagram. You can also call the Customs Information Line (DouaneTelefoon).
If you have a question about anything else, contact NetherlandsWorldwide.