Religious Items → Saudi Arabia

Non-Islamic religious items restricted

Details

Saudi Arabia restricts the import of non-Islamic religious items including Bibles, crosses, religious statues, and materials that could be considered proselytizing. Personal items in small quantities for private use are generally tolerated but not officially permitted. Large quantities or overtly visible items may be confiscated. Enforcement in Saudi Arabia carries fines from SAR 0 to SAR 0 (ordinary personal cases are handled as civil infringements). Leaving Saudi Arabia with religious items is a separate question — allowed: Personal religious items may be exported from Saudi Arabia freely at personal-use quantities.

Quantity limit

Personal use only, discreet quantities

Legal reference

Saudi customs regulations

Leaving with this item

Personal religious items may be exported from Saudi Arabia freely at personal-use quantities.

Practical advice

Bring minimal items for personal devotion only. Keep them packed away, not displayed. Do not bring materials intended for distribution.

Customs authority

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