- Any person coming into India from abroad can bring with him foreign exchange without any limit. However, if the aggregate value of foreign currency exceeds USD 5,000, it should be declared to the Customs Authorities at the Airport in the Currency Declaration Form (CDF), on arrival in India.
- Resident travellers going to all countries are allowed to purchase foreign currency notes / coins only up to USD 3000 per visit. Balance amount can be carried in the form of store value cards, travellers cheque or banker’s draft.
- A person resident in India shall retain foreign currency notes, bank notes and foreign currency traveller’s cheques not exceeding US$ 2000 or its equivalent in aggregate. (Circular No.47/2015-16[(1)/11(R)])
