Hajj Pilgrims Carrying Cash of Rp100 Million Must Report to Customs

The Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) of the Ministry of Finance states that Indonesian Hajj pilgrims carrying cash worth at least Rp100 million are required to report it to the customs authorities. “If carrying Rp100 million or more, it must indeed be reported to customs,” said the Head of Import Section III of DJBC Ministry of Finance, Chinde Marjuang Praja, during a media briefing on Customs Services and Facilities for Hajj Pilgrims held virtually in Jakarta on Thursday (16/4/2026). This provision applies to rupiah or foreign currency with an equivalent value. Pilgrims carrying money above that threshold must fill out the cash carrying form in accordance with applicable regulations. The form will then be forwarded by the Directorate General of Customs and Excise of the Ministry of Finance to be submitted to Bank Indonesia (BI) or the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK). According to Chinde, the rule is part of BI’s policy to control money circulation and maintain transparency in cross-border transactions. Meanwhile, Hajj pilgrims carrying cash below that value do not need to report to customs. “Later, from customs, it will be submitted to BI or PPATK. If below that (Rp100 million), please do not need to report to customs,” he said. On that basis, DJBC urges pilgrims not to carry large amounts of cash during their Hajj journey. This aims to ensure security during the worship process. As an alternative, Hajj pilgrims are advised to use ATM cards with international logos or electronic money. These two payment methods are considered safer than carrying large amounts of cash.