Do I have to declare radios, transmitters and pagers at Saudi Arabia customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Saudi Arabia customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare radios, transmitters and pagers in Saudi Arabia?

Under Common Customs Law of the GCC States, Article 142, if it is treated as smuggling: it is prosecuted as a criminal offence. Under Common Customs Law of the GCC States, Article 143: it is prosecuted as a criminal offence. Under Common Customs Law of the GCC States, Article 145: an administrative fine is imposed; it is prosecuted as a criminal offence.

Can I post or ship radios, transmitters and pagers to Saudi Arabia instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead.

Can I take radios, transmitters and pagers out of Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia publishes no separate rule for taking radios, transmitters and pagers out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Saudi Arabia limit for radios, transmitters and pagers apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) states it in السلع المقيدة. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “لضمان عدم تداخلها مع الطيف الترددي وشبكة الاتصالات يتطلب تنظيم وضبط استخداماتها ومعرفة مستورديها .”

How does Saudi Arabia compare with other countries on radios, transmitters and pagers?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit radios, transmitters and pagers, 10 limit it and 10 let it through. Saudi Arabia is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Radios, transmitters and pagers can I bring into Saudi Arabia?

Restricted

You can bring Radios, transmitters and pagers into Saudi Arabia only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

السلع المقيدة Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

Questions about Radios, transmitters and pagers in Saudi Arabia

Do I have to declare radios, transmitters and pagers at Saudi Arabia customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Saudi Arabia customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare radios, transmitters and pagers in Saudi Arabia?: Under Common Customs Law of the GCC States, Article 142, if it is treated as smuggling: it is prosecuted as a criminal offence. Under Common Customs Law of the GCC States, Article 143: it is prosecuted as a criminal offence. Under Common Customs Law of the GCC States, Article 145: an administrative fine is imposed; it is prosecuted as a criminal offence.
Can I post or ship radios, transmitters and pagers to Saudi Arabia instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead.
Can I take radios, transmitters and pagers out of Saudi Arabia?: Saudi Arabia publishes no separate rule for taking radios, transmitters and pagers out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Saudi Arabia limit for radios, transmitters and pagers apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) states it in السلع المقيدة. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “لضمان عدم تداخلها مع الطيف الترددي وشبكة الاتصالات يتطلب تنظيم وضبط استخداماتها ومعرفة مستورديها .”
How does Saudi Arabia compare with other countries on radios, transmitters and pagers?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit radios, transmitters and pagers, 10 limit it and 10 let it through. Saudi Arabia is among the ones that set a limit.

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