Khaleej Times, Monday, Sep 26, 2022 | Safar 30, 1444
UAE travellers alert: Passengers must declare cash, items worth more than Dh58,000 when visiting Saudi Arabia
Emirates: Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs
Authority (ZATCA) have made it mandatory for passengers to declare cash or items
amounting to SAR60,000 (Dh58,578) or more.
If travelling from UAE or any other country, each passenger must disclose the
cash they are carrying in any currency, traveller's cheques, bank cheques, gold
bullions or precious metals, or jewellery valued at SAR60,000 or more.
The Customs authority stressed that the declaration must be made whether the
passenger travels to or departs from the Kingdom. This procedure is in
accordance with the provisions of Article 23 of the Anti-Money Laundering Law
issued by Royal Decree (M / 20) dated 5/2/1439 H.
Also, goods which are subject to prohibition, restriction or taxes and fees must
be disclosed in accordance with the provisions of Article 60 of the Common
Customs Law ratified by Royal Decree (M / 41) dated 3/11/1423.
Why declaration is needed
The Saudi Customs said the declaration is important to ensure the passenger's
well-being. The declaration also protects travellers from being charged with
money laundering, smuggling or evasion of tax and duties.
Passengers must disclose the items, fill out the declaration form, and submit it
online via the application or Customs' website.
Items that require filling out the declaration form:
Cash that worth SAR60,000 or more
Jewellery and precious stones worth
SAR60,000 or more
Goods in commerial quantities
Goods with Excise Tax
Restricted & Prohibited Goods/Items
Gifts or personal purchases worth SAR3,000 or more