Saudi Zakat authority sets 90-day limit for GCC vehicles in Kingdom
New rules from the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority will limit GCC-registered vehicles in Saudi Arabia to 90 days per year starting August 26, 2026.
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AIThe Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has announced new regulations governing the stay of vehicles registered in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in Saudi Arabia, effective from August 26, 2026.
According to a statement on the authority’s X platform, vehicles registered in any GCC state and owned by a Saudi citizen, resident, or authorized driver may remain in the Kingdom for a maximum of 90 days within any 365-day period, whether consecutively or separately.
The authority clarified that the stay period will be calculated from the date the vehicle enters Saudi Arabia through a customs checkpoint. Violations of these rules will be subject to the Kingdom’s traffic regulations.
The new rules apply only to private vehicles, with an exemption for vehicles rented from licensed establishments in GCC countries.
The authority advised those wishing to extend their vehicle’s stay to contact the Ministry of Interior for further assistance.