Medicines and medical devices
Plane Customs| Item | Verdict | Limit | Condition | Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled/prescription medicine | Restricted | No stated quantity | Extra conditions apply | Above allowance |
| Personal-use medicine | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Personal-use medicines (non-controlled) | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Narcotic and psychotropic medicines | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Non-narcotic, non-psychotropic medicines | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Narcotic or psychotropic medicines | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Medicines containing narcotic or psychotropic substances | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| External-use medicine (personal use) | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Personal-use cosmetics (each item) | Allowed | 3,000 SAR | — | Not required |
| Medicine containing stimulant raw materials | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Personal medical device | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Dietary supplements and sports nutrition | Allowed | 3,000 SAR | — | Not required |
| Controlled substances for personal medical use (schedules II-V) | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
Official sources
Last verified 2026-09-19
- Conditions and Requirements for the Clearance or Exportation of Individuals for Personal Use, Volume No 1.1 Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) · Aug 1, 2021
- Conditions and requirements for obtaining permits for drugs, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetic products for individuals for personal use Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) · Oct 1, 2024
- Law of Combating Narcotic drugs and Psychotropic Substances Saudi Food and Drug Authority
- Guidelines for Travelers Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority · Aug 26, 2026
- SFDA Publishes Guideline for Clearance Permit of Controlled Drugs for Travelers Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) · Aug 14, 2025
- Luggage Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) · Apr 27, 2026
- اللائحة التنفيذية لنظام الأجهزة والمستلزمات الطبية Umm Al-Qura Official Gazette · Nov 26, 2021