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Customs & Cash — France
What travelers need to know about customs & cash in France. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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RESTRICTED
You must declare cash, gold or equivalent of €10,000 or more to customs when entering or leaving France (or the EU).
Non-declaration can mean a fine of up to 50% of the sum and temporary seizure of the money.
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