How much cash can you take to Hong Kong?
There is no cap on what you may carry into Hong Kong. At HKD 120,000 or more you must tell customs, which is free and takes a few minutes. The same figure applies leaving.
Entering Hong Kong
HKD 120,000
or more — declare it
Leaving Hong Kong
HKD 120,000
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 figure above is only one end of the trip. Add where you're coming from or going to for both.
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The rule in Hong Kong, in full
Under the Cross-boundary Movement of Physical Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments Ordinance (in force since 16 July 2018), any person importing into OR exporting out of Hong Kong Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments (CBNIs) with a total value exceeding HKD 120,000 (all currencies aggregated) must declare to Customs. Same threshold both directions. Explicitly per individual: each person must declare on their own the CBNIs in their possession (not aggregated across a family/group), so perGroup=false. Declaration via e-form (QR code) or paper form CED412 at the Red Channel. Confirmed on the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department official page.
Form: CED412 (paper) / e-form Submission for Passenger Information (Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments). Get it from the authority at the border or their site — we don't mirror it here, because forms are revised without notice and a stale copy is worse than none.
Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department Last checked 2026-08-06
Heading to Hong Kong? The duty-free allowance page for Hong Kong covers what you can bring in without paying duty.