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Home  >  World  > Middle East  > Saudi Arabia

Duty Free

The following items may be imported into Saudi Arabia without incurring customs duty:
600 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 500g tobacco; perfume for personal use; a reasonable amount of cultured pearls for personal use.


Note: Duty is levied on cameras and typewriters, but if these articles are re-exported within 90 days the customs charges may be refunded. It is advisable not to put film into cameras.

Prohibited items: Alcohol, narcotics, pornography, pork, contraceptives, firearms, natural pearls, live birds, most foods and items listed as prohibited by the Arab League (copy available from the Embassy).


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