How much money can I carry in to a country?

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Request for Question Clarification by revbrenda1st-ga on 06 Feb 2004 07:14 PST

Hi, hitman83,

It would be helpful if you tell us which country you have in mind and
perhaps, (if you are planning a trip there), an estimate of how much
cash you'd like to take with you.

Thanks,

revbrenda

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Clarification of Question by hitman83-ga on 06 Feb 2004 07:31 PST

I am doing a report for my college Travel Industry class. My prof.
said to find how much cash am I allowed to carry in to some countries.
I chose Austria, France, and Malaysia.

Hi again, hitman83, 

Well, it appears that none of the three countries you've chosen have
restrictions on how much money you bring with you, although I did find
(and have posted them here) special circumstances for France and
Malaysia.

Austria:

"Foreign money and euros can be brought into Vienna without any
restrictions. There is no restriction on taking foreign money out of
the country, either."
Frommers.com : Destinations : Austria : Planning a Trip : Money
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/austria/1757020005.html

"No restrictions on import and export of Austrian and other currencies."
Austrian Business Leads
http://www.austriantradeus.org/rumpf.cfm?menue_state=7&t=info_trav.cfm

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France:

"Currency or Monetary Instruments
Although there is no restriction on the total amount of money brought
into or out of France, anyone carrying more than 50,000 French francs
(or its equivalent) in any form must file a Report of International
Transportation of Currency or Monetary Instrument ("déclaration de
sommes, titres et valeurs")."
Tourism in France
http://www.discoverfrance.net/France/DF_tourism.shtml

50,000 French francs as of 2004.02.06 16:50:13 GMT equals 9,682.68 USD

Universal Currency Converter
http://www.xe.com/ucc/

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Malaysia:

"Exchange Control
Foreign visitors may freely bring in foreign banknotes or other types
of foreign money. Upon leaving Thailand, a foreign tourist may take
out foreign means of payment, which he brought in with him. However,
there is a limit on foreign notes or coins to a maximum equivalent of
10,000 US Dollars unless the visitor has declared a higher amount upon
arrival."
Thailand Travel Guide - Finance - The Hotel Travel Network
http://www.hoteltravel.com/thailand/guides/thailand_finance.htm

Thanks for the question and good luck with your report,

Regards,
revbrenda


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