Shipping and Removals in Saudi Arabia
Shipping your goods to Saudi Arabia can be expensive: the price is affected by shipping method, sea or air freight, the size of the load, and how well insured it is. Since compounds often provide furnished accommodation, and plenty of amenities, think carefully about what you need to ship out – it may be very little indeed.
Additionally, Saudi Arabia has plenty of shopping opportunities to purchase goods so one can easily and cheaply purchase goods that may prove troublesome to ship over.
All shipped items must pass through customs; the appropriate forms to be completed by the sender. In Saudi Arabia customs clearance depends on whether goods are either classified as documents with no commercial value or dutiable goods. Dutiable goods are readily taxed if they have a value over 40 USD.
The customs list of prohibited items is long: alcohol, fashion magazines, games of chance, statues, Bibles, binoculars, medicines without a prescription, and even Christmas trees cannot be brought into the country.
Also, forbidden for import to Saudi Arabia:
• Items of human concealment (masks, wigs, etc.)
• Poisons (Toxics)
• Satellite phone cards (SIM, etc.)
• Smart cards
• Satellite cards
• Tickets, event
• Tickets, issued
• Tobacco advertisements
• Stuffed animals and Pokemon toys
• Pornographic material
• Long-range, wireless telephones (Senao, etc.)
• Liquids (except contact lens solution)
• Bible
To ship a pet over one requires an Import Permit, vaccination certificate, health certificate and the animal must be quarantined in a IATA approved kennel.
If unsure about specific requirements or if you have any additional queries, it’s best to contact the regulatory board:
SMSA
P.O.Box 63529 Riyadh 11526
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Phone number: +966.1.220.12 77
Fax number: +966.1.220.12.66
Otherwise, the large scale shipping operations are well-versed in the art of Saudi relocation and can readily answer any questions you may have. Fedex and Four Winds Saudi Arabia Limited are reliable default options for this particular service.
> Authorisation letter addressed to Customs Director – Riyadh Dry port filled out both in English and Arabic, duly signed and stamped by your sponsoring company and must be legalised from the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce.
> Sponsor Certification addressed to Customs Director Riyadh Dry-port prepared in your company’s letter head in Saudi Arabia, signed and stamped from your sponsoring company.
> Shipment declaration addressed to Customs Director – Riyadh Dry-port. Prepared in Arabic, signed and stamped.
> Copy of Iqama (RESIDENCE PERMIT)
> Passport copy with entry visa
Additionally, Saudi Arabia has plenty of shopping opportunities to purchase goods so one can easily and cheaply purchase goods that may prove troublesome to ship over.
All shipped items must pass through customs; the appropriate forms to be completed by the sender. In Saudi Arabia customs clearance depends on whether goods are either classified as documents with no commercial value or dutiable goods. Dutiable goods are readily taxed if they have a value over 40 USD.
The customs list of prohibited items is long: alcohol, fashion magazines, games of chance, statues, Bibles, binoculars, medicines without a prescription, and even Christmas trees cannot be brought into the country.
Also, forbidden for import to Saudi Arabia:
• Items of human concealment (masks, wigs, etc.)
• Poisons (Toxics)
• Satellite phone cards (SIM, etc.)
• Smart cards
• Satellite cards
• Tickets, event
• Tickets, issued
• Tobacco advertisements
• Stuffed animals and Pokemon toys
• Pornographic material
• Long-range, wireless telephones (Senao, etc.)
• Liquids (except contact lens solution)
• Bible
To ship a pet over one requires an Import Permit, vaccination certificate, health certificate and the animal must be quarantined in a IATA approved kennel.
If unsure about specific requirements or if you have any additional queries, it’s best to contact the regulatory board:
SMSA
P.O.Box 63529 Riyadh 11526
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Phone number: +966.1.220.12 77
Fax number: +966.1.220.12.66
Otherwise, the large scale shipping operations are well-versed in the art of Saudi relocation and can readily answer any questions you may have. Fedex and Four Winds Saudi Arabia Limited are reliable default options for this particular service.
Documentation necessary for shipping to Saudi Arabia
> Authorisation letter addressed to Customs Director – Riyadh Dry port filled out both in English and Arabic, duly signed and stamped by your sponsoring company and must be legalised from the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce.
> Sponsor Certification addressed to Customs Director Riyadh Dry-port prepared in your company’s letter head in Saudi Arabia, signed and stamped from your sponsoring company.
> Shipment declaration addressed to Customs Director – Riyadh Dry-port. Prepared in Arabic, signed and stamped.
> Copy of Iqama (RESIDENCE PERMIT)
> Passport copy with entry visa
