Customs & Cash in Taiwan: what are the rules for travelers?

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Customs & Cash — Taiwan

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

Short answer

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

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RESTRICTED

Declare cash over NTD 100,000, foreign currency over USD 10,000, or RMB over 20,000 on both arrival and departure from Taiwan.

§ US State Dept — Taiwan

Verified Jul 24, 2026

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