Saudi Arabia has issued new instructions for foreign travellers coming to the kingdom, especially for those participating in the Haj pilgrimage. Many pilgrims carry valuable items during their pilgrimage, and a new rule has been put into effect to regulate this.
According to the new rules, Saudi Arabia has stipulated a limit on the value of baggage a passenger can bring with them. Any pilgrim carrying items or amounts exceeding this limit will need to inform the authorities about it.
Declaration of Valuables Over SR60,000 Required
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced via Twitter that any pilgrims carrying valuables worth SR60,000 or more must report these items to the authorities. This can include any form of gifts, money, jewelry, devices, or gift mantles.
Summary:
- Saudi Arabia has issued new guidelines for foreign travellers participating in the Haj pilgrimage, requiring them to declare any items or amounts exceeding SR60,000.
- These valuables can include gifts, money, jewellery, devices, or gift mantles, and the authorities must be informed of these items.
- This move aims to ensure proper regulation and monitoring of valuables carried by pilgrims during their journey
