Taking cash / currency out of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia requires declaration of SAR 60,000 (≈USD 16,000) or equivalent on departure. Undeclared export above this threshold violates ZATCA regulations.
Details
Under ZATCA (Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority) regulations and Saudi Anti-Money Laundering Law, travellers must declare cash, bearer instruments, or precious metals worth SAR 60,000 or more on departure. A currency declaration form is completed and submitted to ZATCA at the departure port of entry. Saudi Arabia is a FATF member and applies Recommendation 32 on cross-border cash movement. Failure to declare carries confiscation and fines under ZATCA enforcement powers.
Quantity limits
SAR 60,000 (≈USD 16,000) declaration threshold; no fixed export cap for declared amounts
Documentation required
- ZATCA Currency Declaration Form submitted at departure port
- Bank exchange receipts for large amounts
- Source of funds documentation for amounts above SAR 100,000
The other direction
Bringing cash / currency into Saudi Arabia(restricted)