Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority sets August 2026 for 90-day GCC vehicle stay rule
Saudi Arabia will enforce a 90-day annual limit for GCC-registered vehicles from August 26, 2026, applying to citizens, residents, and authorized drivers.
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AIThe Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority received an inquiry from a follower asking: "When will the decision to limit the stay of vehicles with Gulf license plates inside the Kingdom to 90 days per year be implemented?"
The authority clarified via its 'Ask Zakat, Tax and Customs' account on X that, starting August 26, 2026, the legal period for a Gulf-registered vehicle owned by a Saudi citizen, resident, or an authorized driver to remain in the Kingdom will be limited to a total of 90 days per year, whether consecutive or separate.
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It added that the stay period will be calculated for each 365-day period, starting from the date the vehicle enters the country through a customs port.
The authority also stated: "For requests to extend the stay period, please contact the Ministry of Interior as it is the responsible authority."