UAE
Saudi Arabia sets 90-day limit for UAE-registered cars
UAE residents driving personal vehicles into Saudi Arabia are now subject to a 90-day cumulative limit per year, with fines for overstaying.
Saudi Arabia has implemented a new rule limiting the stay of vehicles registered in GCC countries, including the UAE, to 90 days within a 365-day period. This guide explains how UAE drivers can comply with the new regulations from the Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) and avoid potential fines.
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new regulation for vehicles entering from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the UAE. The rule limits the stay of these vehicles to a cumulative total of 90 days within any 365-day period, impacting many UAE residents who frequently drive across the border. This policy, enforced by the Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), aims to regulate the presence of foreign-registered vehicles within the Kingdom. Understanding and adhering to this rule is crucial for avoiding fines and ensuring smooth cross-border travel. ## What is the new 90-day rule? ZATCA has mandated that private vehicles registered in a GCC member state can only remain in Saudi Arabia for a total of 90 days. This is not a per-trip limit but a cumulative one, calculated over a rolling 365-day period from the date of the vehicle's first entry. Once the 90-day total is reached, the vehicle must exit the Kingdom. It cannot re-enter until some of the previously counted days have expired from the 365-day rolling window. ## Who does this apply to? This regulation applies to any individual driving a privately owned, UAE-registered vehicle into Saudi Arabia. This…