Travelers must declare gold worth SAR 40,000 or more, Zakat authority says
Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority clarifies that travelers must declare gold, jewelry, and precious metals valued at SAR 40,000 or above.
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has announced a new rule regarding the declaration of valuable items by travelers entering or leaving the country. According to the authority, anyone carrying gold, jewelry, or precious metals worth SAR 40,000 or more must declare these items and complete a disclosure form. This rule applies to both worn gold and other items such as currencies, bearer negotiable instruments, gemstones, and jewelry.
The authority clarified that travelers must submit the completed form to customs officials upon entry or exit from Saudi Arabia. They emphasized that duties and taxes only apply to new, unused luggage still in its original packaging. The Zakat and Customs Authority offered further details and instructions for completing the form on their website at zat.ca/Clf1oC.
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