French Currency [Archive]

Bumz_Rush

17th March 2003, 18:15

Pierre has decided that all travellers into France, will be subject to the requlation that requires the declaration of funds in excess of $8,236. There is no exemptions. Even aircraft funds undeclared are liable to attract fines.
War against executive jets is politically correct.
You have been warned. For further info check with your French FBO.

4HolerPoler

17th March 2003, 21:35

This is not a new requirement and is satisfied by the completion of a simple form (yes available in English). There is no charge; I've seen large amounts of currency taken in, with no restriction other than the requirement to declare it. To ignore this issue is courting trouble. The Plods at Le Bourget are enforcing this edict aggressively. It's that time of year again.

4HP

Mzee

18th March 2003, 12:01

Has anyone got a copy of this form? I t 'd be handy to have some on each a/c before despatch - keep Pierre happy!

DFC

18th March 2003, 16:38

I was of the understanding that the "emergency get out of here cash" which many operators keep with their aircraft, remained secured on the aircraft at all times.

If that is the case, then the cash never passes through immigration and thus never enters the country.

If on the other hand, the Captain stuffs the wad into his back pocket before transfer to the hotel, I would be more worried about the security of such a large ammount of cash!!!

DFC

corp.f/a

18th March 2003, 18:16

Hi MZEE,
How's the south western wine mountain these days?
CFA Hic:)

4HolerPoler

18th March 2003, 21:26

DFC - you're spot on. If the money remains on board the aircraft there is no issue. The consideration is for the importation of funds in excess of the stated amount.

Mzee - if you're desperate PM a fax number & I'll send you a copy. My versions are not originals but have also been copied. Best option is call any of the handlers at LBG & they'll send you good copies of the form.

4HP

mutt

19th March 2003, 02:35

4HP,

I always thought that the same rule applied in the US and was now rigously enforced.....

Mutt.

Keep your head down my friend........

4HolerPoler

19th March 2003, 04:56

That's my understanding Mutt.

Like-wise. I'm far away from the front-line for two weeks. Regards.

4HP

Bumz_Rush

19th March 2003, 17:34

I wonder if Pierre, will take exception to foreign euros........after all they are not pure euros, but nasty foreign euros.

mutt

19th March 2003, 19:44

Bumz_rush,

Please dont try to turn this into an anti-french tirade, as i tried to point out the same rules apply in the USA...

Mutt.

Bumz_Rush

20th March 2003, 18:54

Some of my best friends are french.

exjet

20th March 2003, 23:28

Had the same in Canada 2 weeks ago!!