 | SAUDI ARABIA |
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST show customer's name EXACTLY as it appears on passport. DO NOT use
initials or abbreviations for companies (Saudi Government will not accept these
invalidating documents)
Passport (copy) with entry visa
Residence Permit and Work Permit
Proof of Employment legalized by Saudi Chamber of Commerce or a Saudi Government Agency
Certificate of Health, stating customer does not have AIDS
Inventory, original with description of contents of cartons (PBO - "packed by
owner", CU - "contents unknown" and MISC. - "miscellaneous", not
acceptable) and purchase receipts for major household good items
Certificate of Origin (for new items), itemized, with price for each article. (Inventory
and Certificate of Origin MUST be legalized by the Saudi Embassy or Consulate and
translated into Arabic)
Original valued inventory for Customs purposes
Keys for any locked items for customs inspection
Certificate of Insurance, if applicable
SASO Certificate of Conformity for all electrical items imported into the country
Letter of Undertaking authorizing destination agent to perform Customs clearance
Documents for surface shipments must be received at destination a minimum of seven days
prior to arrival of vessel
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
THE OWNER OF THE GOODS MUST BE IN SAUDI ARABIA AT THE TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
Import of consolidation or groupage shipments are not allowed; heavy penalties will be
imposed for violations
All shipments are inspected and subject to duty, including used household goods and
personal effects
Shipments are valued locally and rates vary depending on the item
Containers and trailers must have a comprehensive packing list of all contents (in a
water-proof envelope) taped to the rear door. (List should show customer's full name and
address.) Failure to comply will result in heavy fines.
Shipments arriving in Saudi Arabia without a comprehensive packing list are subject to
unloading and full tally at port of discharge
"Make Mark" information: All goods imported into the country must show the
country of origin; i.e. "made in USA", "made in Japan", etc.
- This mark must tally with the legalized documents presented to Customs for clearance of
the goods
- Failure to comply with this regulation will prohibit entry of the goods
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Alcohol-containing items, flavoring extracts, cooking wines, wine making kits, books on
manufacturing of such drinks or any foods with alcohol, etc.
Narcotics
All kinds of medicines
- Medicine MUST be accompanied by doctor's prescription and is to be for personal use only
Radio transmitter/communication equipment (including walkie-talkies, short-wave, VHF,
marine, police band equipment, etc.)
Binoculars or telescopic equipment
All types of statues
Objects of human or animal form (statues, figurines, carvings, etc.)
Games of chance (chess, dice, backgammon, etc.)
All weapons and firearms (real or ornamental), including guns, ammunition, fireworks,
spears and other edged weapons, etc. (owner subject to investigation, fines, and/or
imprisonment)
Pornographic material and literature including fashion magazines with people wearing
undergarments or swimsuits
Politically sensitive material
All foodstuff
Stuffed animals
Articles contrary to Muslim or Saudi Arabian beliefs or morality will not be allowed
into the country
Christmas trees/decorations or any other items (BIBLES) associated with religions other
than the Muslim faith
Military uniforms or equipment of any kind
Other miscellaneous items (blueprints and designs, artificial pearls, etc.)
*ALL PRINTED MATTER, BOOKS, PICTURES, RECORDS, FILMS, TAPES, SLIDES, MOVIES, VIDEOS,
COMPACT DISCS, COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND DISKETTES, ETC. ARE SUBJECT TO CENSORSHIP AND
CONFISCATION (MUST BE PACKED SEPARATELY FOR EASY ACCESS AND CLEARLY MARKED ON THE
INVENTORY)
Such items will be removed from all incoming shipments at the time of Customs clearance
and sent to the Ministry of Information for review
Once censorship has been completed, a separate delivery will be made at an additional
charge to the customer
Cartons containing these articles should be clearly labeled as to contents and must not
be mixed with other items
Any restricted or prohibited items in shipment will cause delays, may be subject to
confiscation and may cause possible fines or penalties to customer's account.
MOTOR VEHICLES
Shipments with vehicles in containers are not allowed in
Saudi Arabia
Shippers name should match on all documents (i.e. passport, shipping documents and
vehicle ownership)
One car allowed per family and must be in accordance with Saudi Arabian standards
Vehicles of model year 1974 or older cannot be imported
Many other restrictions apply to cars of foreign residents
The following information must be furnished to the steamship company for all autos going
to Saudi Arabia: make, model, year, color, engine and chassis number, license and serial
number, weight, dimensions of auto with bumpers, owner's address at origin, date car was
last registered in the U.S., Customer's destination address, including phone contact
overseas
Auto must be registered as soon after clearance as possible
Documents required:
- Proof of Ownership (Title)
- SASO Certificate
- Legalized Purchase Invoice and Certificate of Origin
- Proof of insurance
- For used cars, Certificate from Interpol, or origin traffic police, showing there is no
police case against car
- Copy of Passport and Residence Permit (IQAMA)
- Letter of Saudi sponsor
- Letter of Authorization from consignee to clear car
- Customs Fee Declaration
- Landing Authorization
- Valid Saudi driver's license required for registration
PETS
- Vaccination certificates, health certificate and quarantined in a IATA
approved kennel
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The information is general guidance to assist our Customers. All of the info. Is a brief summary of customs regulations. Regulations are subject to change without notice, MoverMax.com is NOT liable for any damages, costs, delays, or any other events. Always double check with your local Customs regulations in your country.
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