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Laws & conduct
Strictly prohibited
Serious offences with severe penalties, including prison and deportation.
General information, not advice. This page summarises publicly available rules in plain language. It is not legal advice or a recommendation to take any action. Procedures, fees and fines change without notice and can differ by case. The official portal below is the only authoritative source.
Steps
- Alcohol is illegal to bring in, make, sell or drink.
- Drugs: possession, use or carrying anything for someone else is treated very seriously. Never carry a bag or parcel you did not pack.
- Some medicines legal elsewhere are controlled here. Carry a prescription and check before travelling with them.
- Working for anyone other than your sponsor or registered employer without approval is a violation.
- Sheltering, employing or transporting residency violators is punished.
Last checked: 2026-10-24. Confirm current rules on the official source: moi.gov.sa