Traveling Abroad from Pakistan? Here’s What You Need to Know About Currency Declaration and Limits in 2025

Whether you’re traveling for work, study, or leisure, it’s crucial to understand the rules for carrying foreign currency when flying out of Pakistan. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a user-friendly solution to make this process simpler and faster — the PassTrack mobile application — while also enforcing updated limits on the amount of money you can carry internationally.

📲 Introducing PassTrack – Declare Currency in Minutes!

To make the process easier and quicker, FBR has launched the PassTrack app for international travelers. This app allows you to:

• Submit your currency declaration online

• Track your previous declarations

• Monitor your annual limits

• Avoid paperwork at airports

The PassTrack app is available in English and Urdu, and works on Android, iOS, and web platforms.

💵 How Much Money Can You Take Abroad from Pakistan?

Understanding how much foreign currency you are allowed to carry is essential for staying compliant and avoiding legal issues. Below are the latest cash limits (2025) for international travelers set by the State Bank of Pakistan:

✈️ For Travelers Going Abroad (Except Afghanistan):

• Adults (18 years & above):
  ➤ $5,000 USD per trip
  ➤ $30,000 USD annual limit

• Minors (under 18 years):
  ➤ $2,500 USD per trip
  ➤ $15,000 USD annual limit

🇦🇫 For Travelers Going to Afghanistan:

• All ages:
  ➤ $1,000 USD per trip
  ➤ $6,000 USD annual limit

🇵🇰 Maximum Pakistani Rupees You Can Carry

While leaving Pakistan, you are allowed to carry a maximum of:

• PKR 10,000 only (in cash)

Carrying more than the allowed amount in local or foreign currency without declaration can lead to seizure and legal penalties.

🛃 Who Needs to Declare Currency?

If you’re carrying:

• More than $10,000 USD or equivalent when arriving in Pakistan

• Any amount when leaving Pakistan (as required under current rules)

Then you must declare your currency via the PassTrack app or at designated customs counters at the airport.

📌 Why This Matters

Pakistan has tightened control on outbound cash flows to:

• Combat money laundering

• Prevent foreign currency smuggling

• Strengthen transparency in international travel

Thanks to the PassTrack app, these goals can be achieved with greater ease and convenience for travelers.

🧳 Final Tips for Travelers

• Carry cash within the allowed limits and declare it using the PassTrack app.

• Save your declaration receipt on your phone or print a copy for airport verification.

Plan smart, travel legally, and avoid airport hassle — all with just a few taps on your smartphone.