Moving to Saudi Arabia

International Moving Guide

Documents Required

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST show customer's name EXACTLY as it appears on passport. DO NOT use initials or abbreviations for companies (Saudi Government will not accept these invalidating documents)
Passport (copy) with entry visa
Residence Permit and Work Permit
Proof of Employment legalized by Saudi Chamber of Commerce or a Saudi Government Agency
Certificate of Health, stating customer does not have AIDS
Inventory, original with description of contents of cartons (PBO - "packed by owner", CU - "contents unknown" and MISC. - "miscellaneous", not acceptable) and purchase receipts for major household good items
Certificate of Origin (for new items), itemized, with price for each article. (Inventory and Certificate of Origin MUST be legalized by the Saudi Embassy or Consulate and translated into Arabic)
Original valued inventory for Customs purposes
Keys for any locked items for customs inspection
Certificate of Insurance, if applicable
SASO Certificate of Conformity for all electrical items imported into the country
Letter of Undertaking authorizing destination agent to perform Customs clearance
Documents for surface shipments must be received at destination a minimum of seven days prior to arrival of vessel

Customs Regulations

All shipments are inspected and subject to duty, including used household goods and personal effects
Shipments are valued locally and rates vary depending on the item
Containers and trailers must have a comprehensive packing list of all contents (in a water-proof envelope) taped to the rear door. (List should show customer's full name and address.) Failure to comply will result in heavy fines.
All goods imported into the country must show the country of origin; i.e. "made in USA", "made in Japan", etc.
This mark must tally with the legalized documents presented to Customs for clearance of the goods

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