Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority outlines car travel requirements for GCC countries

Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has clarified the documents and requirements for citizens and residents wishing to travel by car to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries through border crossings.

According to a post on its “Ask Zakat, Tax and Customs” account on X, travelers must have a valid vehicle registration and a valid driver’s license to cross by car.

The authority added that the driver must either be the vehicle owner or hold a valid external authorization from the owner permitting them to drive and cross the border with the car.

View the post on X

Regarding periodic inspection and insurance, the authority confirmed that expired inspection or insurance does not prevent travel to GCC countries. Travelers can review guidelines and obligations for border crossings at the following link: http://bit.ly/4zI0AHU.

The clarification came in response to a follower’s inquiry about the required documents for entering GCC countries by car. The authority urged travelers to review the guidelines and obligations for border crossings to ensure they are prepared and have completed all necessary requirements.