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Customs & Cash — Brazil
What travelers need to know about customs & cash in Brazil. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
Short answer
Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appCustoms & Cash in Brazil: allowed only under specific conditions.
CONDITIONAL
There is no cap on cash, but amounts over US$10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared to customs via the electronic traveler declaration (e-DBV) on entry or exit.
Undeclared cash can be seized; declaring has no tax implications.
§ Receita Federal (Brazil customs)Verified Jul 12, 2026
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