Money and securities (liquid assets)

If you travel from a non-EU country to the Netherlands or another country of the European Union and bring in liquid assets (money and securities) with a total value of € 10,000 or more, then you must submit a declaration to Customs. The declaration must be submitted to the Customs authorities of the country where you enter or depart from the European Union.

See also: Bringing money across the border.

What are liquid assets?

Liquid assets are:

• cash, bank notes or coins used in circulation as means of payment
• securities payable to bearer such as shares and obligations
• travellers' cheques that are not payable to a named person

Convert the value into Euros

Foreign currency liquid assets must be converted into Euros.

Violation is punishable

Customs and other enforcement services will check whether you have complied with these rules. If you don not comply with these rules you will be liable to punishment and can be prosecuted.