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Saudi Arabia restricts GCC-registered vehicles to 90 days per year
This period will be calculated from the date when the vehicle entered the country through any of its ports
- PUBLISHED: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 7:37 PM
Vehicles registered in countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council will now only be allowed for 90 days — whether consecutively or not — of 365 days in Saudi Arabia.
This period will be calculated from the date when the vehicle entered the country through any of its ports.
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According to local media reports, these rules will be applicable for both expats and Saudi citizens, except vehicles rented from licensed establishments in any of the GCC countries.
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The new rule aims to regulate such vehicles’ use and reduce violations related to vehicles remaining for extended periods without registration.
The vehicle owner or driver can also submit a request to the Ministry of Interior to extend its permitted stay before the permit expires. The ministry will review the request, and any required data and procedures, accordingly.
