Declare bringing money into and out of Israel - Customs form 84

Who needs to submit a declaration

Anyone coming into or out of Israel who is holding must declare:

• cash
• bank cheques
• travelers’ cheques
• bearer securities
• negotiable instruments
• payment cards

Please note: Section 9 of the Law on the Prohibition of Money Laundering stipulates that a person must report funds with him when entering or leaving Israel, if .the value of the funds is above the reporting threshold value of 50,000 NIS or 12,000 NIS (when crossing a land border)

If a person is traveling with another person, the report must also be made when:

1. One passenger holds funds whose amount is above the reporting threshold. The fact that he is traveling with another passenger (even if it is a family member) does not exempt him from the obligation to report. 
2. Different passengers holding funds in joint ownership when each of them owns an amount less than the reporting limit and the total amount is above the reporting limit, for example when it comes to family members traveling together and the funds are jointly owned by family members. 

In any case of doubt regarding the obligation to report, you can consult with the customs employees at the border crossing.

What are the amounts that must be reported

• 50,000 ILS or more and coming through any border crossing
• 12,000 ILS or more and crossing through:
  • Nizana crossing
  • The Jordan River crossing
  • Yitzhak Rabin crossing
  • Taba crossing
• Allenby Border Crossing - For information and reporting, please access the service page for online reporting of the import and export of funds via the Allenby Border Crossing.

This service provided free of charge.

How to declare 

Submission of Report According to Customs Form 84 Pursuant to Section 9 of the Prohibition on Money Laundering Law:

1. Download, print and complete the Transport of Money declaration form - 84a
2. Fill it out in clear handwriting.
3. The report must be submitted to the customs officer at the border crossing, upon entry into or exit from Israel.
   If a customs officer is not present at the point of entry or exit, the form must be sent by registered mail (with delivery confirmation) within 72 hours from the time of entry or exit, to the following address: המוקד הארצי לאיסור הלבנת הון, הנהלת אגף המכס ומע"מ ת"ד 320, ירושלים 9100202.
   National Center for the Prohibition on Money Laundering,
   Customs and VAT Division Headquarters,
   P.O. Box 320, Jerusalem 9100202.

Please Note:

• If you violate your obligation to report funds, they can be seized by the police or a customs official, and a criminal investigation may be opened.
• Violation of reporting obligation according to Section 9 of the Money Laundering Prohibition Law may lead to criminal proceedings or impose a financial penalty, all depending on the circumstances of the case.