It is a compulsory procedure required for each traveler to or from the
Kingdom, in case they have any currency, monetary instruments, gold bullions or precious metals, precious
stones, fine jewelry valued at SR 60,000 or more.
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, shall 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.
Declaration Form (Here)
Why should I provide a declaration or disclosure?
To ensure the soundness of your position and protect yourself from being
charged with money laundering, smuggling or evasion of tax and duties.
Items that require filling out the Declaration form:
Cash worth 60,000 SAR or more
Jewelry and precious stones worth 60,000 SAR or more
Goods in commercial quantities
Restricted & Prohibited Goods/Items
Gifts or personal purchases worth 3,000 SAR or more
How to Apply:
1. Declare electronically via the Declaration App:
Filling out the declaration form electronically can be done through the
smartphone application or the Authority's website. If the declared goods are personal purchases or new gifts
worth more than 3,000 SAR, or tobacco products and derivatives, the traveler can complete the declaration
procedures electronically and pay the prescribed fees and taxes through the application or the website
directly without having to visit the declaration office at the port.
2. Submitting a declaration at the Customs Declaration Office remains mandatory for some
items:
If the declared goods/items are currencies or bearer negotiable tools or
precious metals worth 60,000 SAR, or if they are restricted or prohibited goods, the traveler is required to
visit the declaration office at the port to complete the declaration procedures, even after having completed
the declaration process electronically. These offices are located within all land, air and sea ports. In
airports and sea ports, departing passengers can find the declaration office after the flight check-in
counters before entering the departure hall, while arriving passengers can find them after the passport
counter and luggage collection point. At land ports, declaration offices are located before the customs
checkpoint upon arrival and before the vehicle check-out offices upon departure.
Penalties and Fines
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What will happen If I fail to submit a declaration while carrying an amount that equal
to or exceeds SR 60,000?
A monetary fine of 25% of the seized value is imposed for the first
violation and 50% of its value for repeat violation.
In accordance with the provisions of Article 23/6 of the Regulations for
the Anti-Money Laundering Law, only if the suspicion of a relation between these seizures and an
original crime or money laundering offense is negated. If the suspicion of a relation between the
seizures and an original crime or money laundering offense remains, the full amount will be seized and
the violator will be referred to the Public Prosecution and then to the competent court, which may order
the confiscation of the full amount and imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years or a fine not
exceeding 5 million riyals or both.
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What are the consequences If I don't declare prohibited or restricted items?
All these materials and items will be confiscated, customs fine will
be imposed, and you will be referred to the relevant authorities in the event of carrying prohibited
materials.
The case may be referred to the Customs court, which may decide to
convict the person of smuggling, confiscation of seizures, fines or imprisonment or both. The penalty
shall be doubled if the violation is repeated.