How much money can I bring to us?

$10,000
Here’s what the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website writes: “It is legal to transport any amount of currency or monetary instruments into or out of the United States,” But anyone carrying more than $10,000 must declare the amount by filing a Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary …

How much cash can you bring into the US per person?

You may bring up to $10,000 in currency, coin and specific monetary instruments without reporting it to customs. If you bring more than $10,000 into the country, notify this to customs to avoid fines or, worse yet, losing the money.

Do I need to go through US Customs to enter America?

If you have an international flight that transits through the US (particularly common with flights to Canada or South America), you will need to clear US Customs; technically, there’s no ‘transit’ in America, as all passengers are required to disembark and proceed through immigration and customs.

What are the requirements for entry into the United States?

Identification requirements for entry into the United States are strict. In addition to travel documents, travellers entering the United States by air or by sea must provide their address while in the United States (including Puerto Rico).

What’s the best free checking account to use when traveling abroad?

For USA residents, Charles Schwab offers free checking accounts that refund ATM fees worldwide, which is incredibly useful while traveling, but I’m not sure how common such accounts are outside of the US. Also, lots of US cards don’t charge foreign transaction fees.

How dangerous is it to go through customs in the US?

Unfortunately customs and immigration officers in the US have a lot of leeway and discretion and not a lot of rules to keep them grounded. Could be harmless, could be lots of trouble, hard to predict. Share