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Imports & Customs — Saudi Arabia
What travelers need to know about imports & customs in Saudi Arabia. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Pork, alcohol, drugs, weapons, ammunition, hidden cameras, pornography, and non-Islamic religious items are prohibited imports and strictly enforced; even playing cards or poker chips have caused entry trouble.
Items are confiscated and offenses can bring criminal penalties.
§ U.S. Department of State — Saudi ArabiaVerified Jul 11, 2026
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