Customs Makes Electronic Currency Declaration Process Easier, Faster
.As it can be done anywhere, anytime.
As part of efforts to leverage technology, enhance transparency, and improve compliance in line with international best practices in anti-money laundering protocols, the Nigeria Customs Service has made the electronic currency declaration process faster and easier.
The Service, in an animation created on ‘what is needed to be known about currency declaration’ made available on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 through it’s Public Relations Unit, enjoined intending cross-border travellers to complete their declaration anywhere, anytime by scanning online QR Code provided or visit the Agency’s Electronic Declaration Portal using the URL cdf.nigeriatradehub.gov.ng.
“Intending travellers arriving or departing Nigeria with currency or negotiable instruments exceeding $10,000 or its equivalent can now conveniently fulfill the statutory obligations by declaring their currency online anywhere, anytime,” it says.
This development is part of the Service’s commitment to expand the E-CDF deployment to all international airports and border posts nationwide, and also a resolve to tighten border controls and enhance transparency.
Recall that the Agency had launched the E-CDF system in 9 April 2025 with a pilot deployment at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in May 2025, to allow all international travellers to declare inbound and outbound currency digitally.
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Travellers can now make use of the official URL cdf.nigeriatradehub.gov.ng or scan the online URL Code provided, the NCS said.
“The declaration process is free of charge and attracts no duty. Upon completion, travellers can proceed with their travel documents to the designated currency declaration desk at any airport, Seaport, or land border points”.
However, it stressed that the online declarations remain pending until validated by a designated Customs Officer.
The Agency further urged travellers to always declare correctly, and travel conveniently.
Currency declaration designated posts in Nigeria are specialised locations established by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at all entry and exit points to manage the mandatory reporting of foreign currency or negotiable instruments exceeding $10,000 (or its equivalent) including: International Airports, Seaports, Land Borders.