Question regarding travel from the US

[stockjedi]

Hey everyone,

I'm going to visit my family in Europe and would like to take 3-4million Dinars with me to give to various family members. Obviously the value is way under the $10k limit we can take out of the country but I want to make sure if this is ok or I will have problems when going through security? Has anyone done the same thing? Thanks for any info.

[neno]

BUMP!!!! I know OSW does alot of Traveling. Maybe he can answer this for you.

[stockjedi]

Thanks where is OSW? Please I need some info!!

[heavyjetpfe]

As a flight crew member I travel all over the world with $250,000 dinar on me (just in case it revals). I have never had a problem with any countrys security as far as the dinar go. That goes for travel in and out of uniform.
If the Dinar revals while you are out of the country. Then you are required to report it.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Publications

[stockjedi]

Thanks for the info!

[day dreamer]

So after the r/v takes place and I want to go to caymans, and take dinars with me I shouldn't have any trouble, or is there an certain amount only that I can take????

[panhead]

So after the r/v takes place and I want to go to caymans, and take dinars with me I shouldn't have any trouble, or is there an certain amount only that I can take????

Depends on how you go, 10k value on airlines (subject to inspection)
Cruise on personal aircraft or boat....not so much of an inspection.....

[heavyjetpfe]

Quote from the U.S.Customs currency flyer:
"It is legal to transport any amount of currency or other monetary instruments into or out of the United States. However, if you transport, attempt to transport, or cause to be transported (including by mail or other means) currency or other monetary instruments in an aggregate amount exceeding $10,000 (or its foreign equivalent) at one time from the United States to any foreign country, or into the United States from any foreign country, you must file a report with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This report is called the Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary Instruments, FinCEN Form 105."

In other words bring your debit card instead of cash.

[dumfatnhappy]

I've carried millions in my pockets as well as luggage and gone undetected. now if they *frisk* you you'd have some splainin to do........ I'd just claim it on the form they give you and be done with it.

[heavyjetpfe]

"It is not a crime to carry more than $10,000, but it is a federal offense not to declare currency or monetary instruments totaling $10,000 or more to a CBP Inspector upon entry or exit from the U.S. Failure to declare may result in seizure of the currency and/or arrest."


"An individual may petition for the return of currency seized by CBP Inspectors, but the petitioner must prove that the source and intended use of the currency was legitimate."

It's your money and your life. Personaly I'd like to keep mine and be free to enjoy it.