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Saudi Arabia customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Saudi Arabia. See what you can bring before you fly.

Cash declaration threshold

This is one of the most important declaration rules travelers check before entering Saudi Arabia.

Category Cash
All travelers Declaration rules
Cash and monetary instruments Declaration from SAR 60,000
Declaration required
Cash, monetary instruments, and equivalent value checks can apply above the threshold shown for SAR.

More Saudi Arabia customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits (over 22% alcohol) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Saudi Arabia and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Saudi Arabia

Drugs of all kinds are strictly prohibited. Saudi Arabia enforces the death penalty for drug trafficking. Zero tolerance. Even small amounts carry severe criminal penalties.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Saudi Arabia before you travel.

About Saudi Arabia customs

Saudi Arabia's customs rules are administered by Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority / ZATCA. Traveler allowances and restrictions can vary based on where you are arriving from, your age, and the type of goods you carry.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Saudi Arabia before travel.

Saudi Arabia customs — frequently asked questions

How much cash can I carry into Saudi Arabia without declaring it?
Saudi Arabia applies the declaration rule shown above for cash and equivalent monetary instruments. Travelers carrying more than the threshold must declare it before continuing through customs.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Saudi Arabia.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Saudi Arabia?
SAR 60,000 or more (or the equivalent in foreign currency) must be disclosed when entering or leaving Saudi Arabia. Includes cash, bearer negotiable instruments, gold bars, precious metals, gemstones, and jewellery. Official documents demonstrating ownership and origin of funds are required. Electronic declaration available via ZATCA. Israeli currency is prohibited. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Saudi Arabia limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Saudi Arabia and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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