Baggage Shipping to Saudi Arabia from SendMyBag.
Saudi Arabia is located in south-west Asia, bordering Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Yemen, Oman, UAE, Qatar and Bahrain. The country has a population of 27 million people. Arabic is the main language, with English widely spoken in urban areas. Saudi Arabia is ruled according to the Qur'an and Shari'ah law.
There are plenty of architectural sites and areas of natural beauty to enjoy in Saudi Arabia, such as Madain Saleh – the tombs of the ancient Nabatean people – Wahba Crater, Asir National Park and the Farasan Islands – a real destination for bird watchers.
Why Ship to Saudi Arabia?
What can I send to Saudi Arabia? What items are restricted?
All shipments entering Saudi Arabia are subject to 5% value added tax, in addition to a small admin fee, typically the total charge is less than 80 SAR. This fee will need to be paid to the driver on delivery and is not covered by Send My Bag.
Having your luggage shipped means that you do not have to drag it on to public transport. This also means that you can sail through the airport without having to wait in line at bag drop or wait around at luggage carousels.
Note that some governments have issued warnings against travel in certain areas of Saudi Arabia, particularly in the border region with Yemen. Check your government website before traveling.
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Customers are currently limited to a maximum declared value of £140 / 100€ / $200 USD / $200 AUD for shipments entering Saudi Arabia in order to avoid delays with customs clearance and additional duty and taxes being applied. The declared value is for customs purposes only and does not affect the level of Send My Bag Complimentary Cover selected at the time of booking. Further information is available on our FAQ page.
Most countries offer a generous duty free allowance for personal effects and the majority of Send My Bag™ shipments worldwide will not be stopped by customs.
More information is available in on our customs information page.
Items containing inbuilt cameras such as drones, eye glasses and smart watches.