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Customs & Cash — Portugal

What travelers need to know about customs & cash in Portugal. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Customs & Cash in Portugal: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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RESTRICTED

Entering or leaving Portugal / the EU with EUR 10,000 or more in cash or equivalent requires a customs declaration on both entry and exit.

Undeclared or incomplete declarations are subject to penalties and the cash may be detained.

§ US State Dept — Portugal

Verified Jul 17, 2026

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