Revision in Passenger Allowance for those traveling into the country
The new revision in Passenger Allowance for those traveling into the country has taken effect.
The revision concerns the value of goods a passenger can now enter the country with.
As of 1st December, the new allowance is SR15,000 for adult and SR8,000 for children under the age of 18. Prior to the revision, the allowance for adult was SR5,000 and children SR3,000.
In addition, a passenger can now also enter the country with one electronic item: Laptop, Tablet or Telephone of any value.
The revisions of the Passenger Allowance was announced by Minister Naadir Hassan in the 2025 Budget Speech, delivered before the National Assembly on Thursday 31st October.