question about bringing money out of PI

[Scott and Mhay 57]

Mhay is reading a handout from the CFO. It is kinda confusing...this is what it says:

travel funds ; you are not allowed to bring out of the country any amount in dollar bills, traveller's cheques purchased from commercial banks or obtained from any source, as well as philippine currency not exceeding P10,000

So the way I interpret this (tell me if I am wrong)...it means basically you cant take any currency out of the philippines that would be greater that P10,000. Is this right? I cant believe that they would not allow you to take american dollars out of the philippines. Mhay wants to take some cash with her of course because she will have 2 short layovers...one in guam, and one in hawaii. I told her that I have never seen them go through someone's wallet to check to see how much currency one is holding.

For people that have been through guam and hawaii...is there ATMs within the secure area of the airport? Or would it be better for her to bring pesos and exchange in guam...but will the exchange be open at 0430 in the morning?

[SoPinay 0]

Hmmmm, I'm not sure if it meant 10,000 pesos. I think it is in dollars...If you bring more than 10,000 dollars, you need to declare the value, along with some other assests...

And I would suggest not to bring alot of money. I brought some small dollar bills (30 only) with me but wasn't able to spend even a dollar. I was flying through Continental Airlines and they served food all the time. (Hehehe)... the transfers between planes and having luggages checked , plus the interview at POE would cost much time already.

Btw, I took the Guam-Hawaii-Houston route.

I hope this helps.

Edited April 17, 2010 by SoPinay

[Que-Kiam 0]

I think more than $10,0000.00 you have to declare it at U.S. Customs.

She can take any currency from Manila to anywhere, half on what CFO Book say's are very subjective.

[Scott and Mhay 57]

Ok,...it also said about the $10,000. I think she was planning on bringing at least $40-50 US just in case.

[SoPinay 0]

Ok,...it also said about the $10,000. I think she was planning on bringing at least $40-50 US just in case.

and yes, there are ATM's in Guam and Hawaii and Houston!

[Scott and Mhay 57]

she wont have to go outside of the secure area will she? I know some airports are like that.

[Fudpukker 18]

just bring $80 to $100, I promise you that she wont even come close to spending all of that.

[oliver-chris 3]

she wont have to go outside of the secure area will she? I know some airports are like that.

Having at least less than $100 dollars is good enough to have her buy something while waiting in airports.

It will be better if she has $ 20's and $10' and some dollar coins .

[andresbonifacio 7]

does she eat a lot? if she does then $40-50 is not enough

[TOM&Riz 4]

Ok,...it also said about the $10,000. I think she was planning on bringing at least $40-50 US just in case.

wow i must be a criminal then because of baggage fees now i carry at least 500 USD when I travel in or out of the PI I have always done this and never had an issue, due to money laundering schemes they do ask that you declare over 10K USD

[dale_trisha 3]

For the Philippines you can not bring in or leave with more than 10,000 Php which is a Philippines law. She can covert to US $ before leaving. The rules on $ are $10,000 which is a US law.

[Jared and May 16]

just bring $80 to $100, I promise you that she wont even come close to spending all of that.

My sweetie will do ok as long as she doesn't go shopping during her layover in Tokyo

[tigerlily 0]

Ok,...it also said about the $10,000. I think she was planning on bringing at least $40-50 US just in case.

She cant bring $10,000 out of the country. Below this amount, she can bring it. Its also safe to buy traveller's cheques so in case she lose it, she can report to the issuing bank for replacement.

[Tahoma 2,292]

For the Philippines you can not bring in or leave with more than 10,000 Php which is a Philippines law. She can covert to US $ before leaving. The rules on $ are $10,000 which is a US law.

Agreed.

My wife left the Philippines with more than $200 in her pocket. She also had over Php1000.

It's good to have some extra cash when you are traveling half way around the world. You may need it. For example, if your suitcase is over the weight limit, you need to be prepared to pay up to $50 or more.

Besides, no one checks to see how much money you are carrying.

[Scott and Mhay 57]

Thanks,, that is what i was thinking. I will have her get some extra just in case her bags are over...of course there is an ATM there in the airport, but she would have to get out of line to get it. Mhay has been weighing her clothes, so I dont think she will be over the limit But it would be better to pay for an extra bag than trying to ship something philpost to Alaska.