Saudi Custom Declaration For Haji 2025
As the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage approaches, Saudi Arabia has announced important customs rules to help pilgrims have a smooth and hassle-free journey. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has shared guidelines for Muslims traveling from other countries to perform Hajj.
One key rule is that pilgrims must declare any amount of money exceeding 60,000 Saudi Riyals (SR) or its equivalent in foreign currency when entering or leaving the country. They must also declare any luggage or gifts they are carrying if the total value is more than SR 3,000 or if the items appear to be for commercial purposes.
Additionally, travelers must declare certain items that require special approval from Saudi authorities. This includes medicines and pharmaceutical products. The government has warned pilgrims against carrying banned items, as doing so could lead to legal problems and disrupt their pilgrimage.
Some of the prohibited items include:
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Unapproved medicines
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Fake or counterfeit money
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Rare precious metals
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Eavesdropping or spy devices
To avoid any issues, pilgrims should carefully follow these rules and check the official website of the Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) for more details.
Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam. The pilgrimage takes place in and around the holy city of Mecca. This year, Hajj is expected to begin in early June.
By following these customs regulations, pilgrims can ensure a peaceful and spiritually fulfilling journey without unnecessary delays or complications. Saudi authorities aim to make the process as smooth as possible so that worshippers can focus on their religious duties.
