How much cash can you bring into or take out of Georgia?
The declaration threshold, what counts as cash and what happens if you don't declare it.
Short answer
There is no limit on how much cash you can bring in or take out, but if your cash, cheques and securities together exceed 30,000 GEL or the equivalent, you must declare them at customs. Undeclared amounts above the threshold can be confiscated.
Why
- The 30,000 GEL threshold is set by Georgian customs rules and applies to both arrival and departure.
- Cash in any currency, cheques and securities all count towards the total.
- The official National Bank of Georgia rate is used to convert amounts into lari.
- Undeclared amounts above the threshold are confiscated, and this does happen at the border.
Details
You fill in the declaration at customs and go through the red channel. 30,000 GEL is roughly 11,000 US dollars. If you carry an amount close to the threshold, it is better to declare it: it costs nothing and avoids awkward questions.
Tip
Keep the receipt for exchanging or withdrawing a large sum: it helps explain where the money came from.
What may differ
Other countries have their own rules. For example, Russia and other EAEU countries allow up to the equivalent of 10,000 US dollars in cash without a declaration.
Common misconception
You can't bring more than 30,000 GEL into Georgia.
What actually happens
You can; there is no upper limit. You just need to declare it.
People also ask
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- Is there a cash limit for Georgia?
Sources
The threshold and declaration rules were checked on October 2, 2026.
What Can You Bring Into and Take Out of Georgia: Customs LimitsRelated questions
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What happens if you overstay your permitted time in Georgia?
Overstaying in Georgia brings a fine of GEL 1,000 to 3,000 and an entry ban of 6 months to 3 years, depending on the length of the overstay.
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Is Georgia in the Schengen area, and can you enter with a Schengen visa?
Georgia is not part of the Schengen area and sets its own rules on who can enter without a visa.
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What is a Georgian D visa and how do you get one?
A D visa is Georgia's long-term (immigration) visa for people who come to work, study, reunite with family or own property.
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Who needs a visa for Georgia, and how do you get one?
You need a visa for Georgia only if your country is not on the Georgian government's visa-free list, while citizens of the US, the UK, EU countries, Canada and about 90 other countries travel visa-free.