How much Alcoholic beverages (all types) can I bring into Saudi Arabia?
Prohibited
You cannot bring Alcoholic beverages (all types) into Saudi Arabia.
Carried
Not allowed
Declaration
Required — surrender
Limit
No stated quantity
Arrival duty-free
prohibited
Post or courier
prohibited
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
- Restricted or Prohibited Goods Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)
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