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Customs & Cash — Colombia
What travelers need to know about customs & cash in Colombia. 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 Colombia: allowed only under specific conditions.
CONDITIONAL
Cash over US$10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared on entry and exit, and you must prove the legal source of the funds.
Customs have seized undeclared valuables; undeclared cash is at risk.
§ US State DeptVerified Jul 13, 2026
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