How much Alcoholic beverages (all types) can I bring into Saudi Arabia?

Prohibited

You cannot bring Alcoholic beverages (all types) into Saudi Arabia.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Required — surrender

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Arrival duty-free, Carried with the traveler, Post or courier

On the plane

Airline differences

Airline	Difference from the baseline
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA)	Stricter than the standard rule

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

If you do not declare

Step 1: Confiscation, Criminal prosecution

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Restricted or Prohibited Goods Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)

Related items

Accompanied cash Accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) Agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) Alcohol and alcoholic beverages above 22% vol (or undenatured ethyl alcohol 80% vol and over)

Related countries

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Other items in this group

Alcohol and alcoholic beverages above 22% vol (or undenatured ethyl alcohol 80% vol and over) Alcohol and alcoholic beverages up to and including 22% vol Alcoholic beverages (combined volume and value cap) Alcoholic beverages (standard 760 ml bottle) Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV Alcoholic beverages above 22% ABV