Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority sets August 2026 for 90-day GCC vehicle stay rule

Saudi Arabia plans to enact a 90-day annual cap on the time GCC-registered vehicles can remain in the country, starting from August 26, 2026, according to the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority. The restriction applies to Saudi citizens, residents, and authorized drivers. The authority addressed a query from a follower via its Ask Zakat, Tax and Customs account on X, stating that from the specified date, the legal period for a Gulf-registered vehicle owned by a Saudi citizen, resident, or an authorized driver to stay in the Kingdom will be restricted to a maximum of 90 days each year, regardless of whether the days are consecutive or separate.

The period will be calculated for each 365-day cycle, beginning from the date the vehicle enters the country via a customs port. The authority further explained that for inquiries regarding an extension of the stay period, the Ministry of Interior should be contacted as it holds the responsibility for such requests.