How much cash can you take to Antigua and Barbuda?
There is no cap on what you may carry into Antigua and Barbuda. At USD 10,000 or more you must tell customs, which is free and takes a few minutes. The same figure applies leaving.
Entering Antigua and Barbuda
USD 10,000
or more — declare it
Leaving Antigua and Barbuda
USD 10,000
or more — declare it
Applies per person. Each traveller has their own figure. That does not make splitting a large sum across a group to avoid the threshold lawful — several countries treat that as an offence in its own right.
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The rule in Antigua and Barbuda, in full
Cash and negotiable instruments (coins, banknotes in any currency, cheques, traveller's cheques, promissory notes, money orders) with a value greater than USD 10,000 must be declared to Customs on both entry and departure. Threshold is legally stated in USD, not EC dollars. Per person. Confirmed on the official V.C. Bird International Airport customs and immigration page.
Antigua and Barbuda Customs & Excise Division Last checked 2026-08-06
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