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Saudi Customs Rules - Currency, Hazardous Materials, Pets, Medicines

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Currency

The Saudi Customs  reminds every passenger or responsible family ‎member upon arrival or departure that whoever carries cash amounts, bearer ‎negotiable instruments or precious metals exceeding SR‏60,000 ‏or the equivalent in ‎foreign currency, must declare them to the customs officer and fill out the declaration ‎form. Failure to make declaration will subject them to confiscation, and the bearer ‎will be liable to legal penalties .


Hazardous Materials

Entry of arms, fireworks, fire-crackers, and sharp cutlasses and swords is prohibited unless after having a prior permit from the Ministry of Interior.


Pet and Birds:
Bringing pet to Saudi Arabia requires an official health certificate and examination by the quarantine office.  Birds of All Kinds require a permit form National Commission for Wildlife Conservation and Development.


Medicines and Herbal Medical:
Medicines of all kinds shall not be released unless after being presented the Ministry of Health’s representative.


Source : www.customs.gov.sa


 

Notes:

  • Visitors should not overstay the time granted by the visa.
  • Visitors to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must abide by the country’s Islamic laws and regulations and respect its society’s values and traditions.
  • The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s laws against drug trafficking are strictly enforced. Violators are subject to severe punishment, which may include the death penalty.

Source: www.saudiembassy.net 

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