Greece has launched a fully digital process for declaring cash at customs checkpoints across the country, replacing the previous manual procedure. The new system comes into effect on August 1.

Travelers entering or leaving Greece who carry more than 10,000 euros in cash are now required to submit their declaration electronically. Until yesterday, such declarations were made using handwritten forms.

From now on, this will be handled exclusively through a digital platform available at all customs offices and at the 42 official entry and exit points of the country.

Each of these locations will be equipped with a computer terminal to facilitate the submission of the declaration. Customs officers will be available to assist travelers if needed. The only exception allowing a handwritten form is in cases where the online system is temporarily unavailable.

According to EU regulations, anyone transporting cash or equivalent assets worth 10,000 euros or more into or out of the European Union is obligated to declare it. The definition of “cash” under these regulations includes:

• Banknotes and coins (in euros or other currencies),

• Bearer negotiable instruments (such as cheques, promissory notes, or money orders),

• Certain high-liquidity stores of value, specifically:
Gold coins with a gold content of at least 90%,
Gold bars, nuggets, or grains with a purity of at least 99.5%.

The new online system also applies to the mandatory reports filed by customs authorities when a violation is detected. In such cases, the relevant declaration will be completed directly by customs personnel using the electronic platform.