Douane Arabie saoudite 2026 : franchise, interdits et espèces

Franchise en Arabie saoudite

Personal luggage and gifts up to SAR 3,000 are duty-free if personal, non-commercial and not restricted. ✅ Official

5% customs duty plus 15% VAT on the excess (plus a SAR 20 declaration fee). 🟣 Reported

Statut

Bijoux en or	declare	Declare jewellery and precious stones worth SAR 60,000 or more (on arrival and departure). ✅ Official
Lingots et pièces d'or	declare	Declare gold bullion and precious metals worth SAR 60,000 or more. ✅ Official
Téléphones mobiles	allowed	No customs duty on mobile phones, but 15% VAT applies above the allowance. 🟣 Reported
Ordinateurs portables et tablettes	allowed	No customs duty on laptops, but 15% VAT applies above the allowance. 🟣 Reported
Autres appareils électroniques	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Montres	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Parfums et cosmétiques	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Vêtements et chaussures	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Cadeaux et autres	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Alcool	prohibited	Alcohol is prohibited. Any quantity is confiscated and penalties may apply. 🟣 Reported
Tabac	declare	About 200 cigarettes. Tobacco is an excise good and must be declared above that. ✅ Official
Cigarettes électroniques	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Espèces	declare	Declare cash of SAR 60,000 or more when entering or leaving. Fines up to 50% of the value for not declaring. ✅ Official
Médicaments	restricted	Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval. ≈ Estimated
Aliments emballés	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Viande et produits laitiers	prohibited	Pork and pork products are prohibited. 🟣 Reported
Plantes, graines et fruits	restricted	Plants, seeds and fresh fruit usually need a phytosanitary certificate. Declare them. ≈ Estimated
Drones	restricted	Drones need GACA/authority approval. ≈ Estimated
Armes et munitions	restricted	Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance. ≈ Estimated
Stupéfiants	prohibited	Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse. ≈ Estimated

Déclarer ou payer en ligne

ZATCA e-Declaration (website or ZATCA app): Declare gifts/purchases over SAR 3,000, tobacco, cash or jewellery of SAR 60,000+ online before arriving or departing. Cash/jewellery and restricted items also need a visit to the declaration office. ✅ Official

Quitter Arabie saoudite

Declare cash, gold or jewellery of SAR 60,000 or more when leaving Saudi Arabia. ✅ Official

⚖️ Si vous ne déclarez pas

Not declaring cash or gold of SAR 60,000+: fine of 25% of the value for a first offence, up to 50% for repeat offences, and the money/gold can be seized.
Undeclared goods: duty and penalties, with confiscation possible.
Alcohol, drugs and pork: confiscation and criminal prosecution.

🟣 Reported Gulf News – ZATCA: fines 25% of value (first offence) up to 50%

Questions fréquentes

Combien puis-je rapporter en franchise de vers Arabie saoudite ?

Personal luggage and gifts up to SAR 3,000 are duty-free if personal, non-commercial and not restricted.

Combien d'espèces puis-je emporter en Arabie saoudite ?

Declare cash of SAR 60,000 or more when entering or leaving. Fines up to 50% of the value for not declaring.

Puis-je payer la douane en ligne avant d'aller en Arabie saoudite ?

ZATCA e-Declaration (website or ZATCA app): Declare gifts/purchases over SAR 3,000, tobacco, cash or jewellery of SAR 60,000+ online before arriving or departing. Cash/jewellery and restricted items also need a visit to the declaration office.

Trajets populaires

Sources

✅ Official ZATCA – FAQ: passenger luggage exemption (SAR 3,000)
🟣 Reported Gulf News – ZATCA fees: 5% duty, 15% VAT; phones/laptops VAT only
✅ Official ZATCA – Traveller declaration
🟣 Reported EntryBrief – Saudi Arabia customs (reviewed Jul 2026)

Last checked: 2026-11-09