Cash / Currency → Saudi Arabia

Travellers must declare cash exceeding SAR 60,000 (approximately USD 16,000) when entering or leaving Saudi Arabia.

Details

Saudi Arabia requires all travellers to declare cash, bearer instruments, and monetary equivalents exceeding SAR 60,000 (approximately USD 16,000) at the time of entry or departure under the Anti-Money Laundering Law (Royal Decree M/39, 2003 as amended) and ZATCA customs procedures. The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) supervises financial reporting requirements. Undeclared amounts above the threshold may be seized, and the traveller may face investigation under anti-money-laundering statutes. Both arrivals and departures are subject to the same reporting obligation.

Quantity limit

Declare SAR 60,000 or more (approximately USD 16,000) on arrival and departure

Documentation required

• Currency declaration form submitted to ZATCA at port of entry/exit

Legal reference

Anti-Money Laundering Law (Royal Decree M/39, 2003 and amendments); ZATCA cash declaration requirements; Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) financial regulations

Leaving with this item

Saudi Arabia requires declaration of SAR 60,000 (≈USD 16,000) or equivalent on departure. Undeclared export above this threshold violates ZATCA regulations.

Practical advice

Declare large cash amounts at the ZATCA customs desk on arrival or departure. Retain documentation proving the lawful origin of funds (bank statements, business invoices) for inspection.

Customs authority

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