Sporting ammunition → Saudi Arabia

Travellers may not import ammunition without prior approval from the General Directorate of Public Security.

Details

Saudi Arabia prohibits travellers from importing ammunition without an explicit prior authorisation from the General Directorate of Public Security (Presidency of State Security). Under the Saudi Weapons and Ammunition Control Law (Royal Decree M/5), only licensed persons may possess and import firearms and ammunition, and import licences for travellers are effectively unavailable. ZATCA lists ammunition as a prohibited import category for travellers. Violations may result in confiscation, criminal prosecution, and lengthy detention.

Quantity limit

Zero for travellers — prior security approval practically unavailable

Documentation required

• Written approval from General Directorate of Public Security (Presidency of State Security) — rarely granted to visitors

Legal reference

Saudi Weapons and Ammunition Control Law (Royal Decree M/5); ZATCA prohibited traveller import list; General Directorate of Public Security regulations

Surrender at customs

Saudi ZATCA and Interior Ministry accept voluntary surrender of undeclared ammunition at port of entry. Declare at Red Channel. Abandonment receipt issued. Proactive surrender is the legally recommended path under Saudi Arms and Ammunition Control Law.

Leaving with this item

Sporting ammunition export from Saudi Arabia follows the firearms-export framework — advance authorisation plus airline dangerous-goods limits.

Practical advice

Do not attempt to bring ammunition into Saudi Arabia as a traveller under any circumstances. Contact the Saudi Embassy in your country well in advance if you have a legitimate sporting reason.

Customs authority

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) · https://www.zatca.gov.sa