India Gold Rules: Rules changed on taking gold from Saudi to India, now separate limit for women and men

The Indian government has made a major change in the rules for importing gold for Indians living in Saudi Arabia. Now the limit on bringing gold jewelery while traveling to India has been made easier than before. The new rules have come into effect from 2 February 2026, so migrants will have to keep these things in mind before their journey so that they do not face any problem at the airport.

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Government of India Baggage Rules, 2026 Under this, now tax exemption will be available on the basis of weight of jewelery instead of its price. If an Indian citizen or a person of Indian origin has been living abroad for more than a year, he can bring gold jewelery up to the prescribed limit without any tax. This exemption will be available only on jewellery, no tax exemption will be given on gold coins, biscuits or bars.

If a traveler brings gold in excess of the prescribed limit or brings gold bars and coins, he will have to pay custom duty. The import duty on gold has been increased to 15% from May 13, 2026, which includes 10% basic custom duty and 5% Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC). The tax will have to be paid in foreign currency as per international gold rates at the airport.

It is important for all passengers that after reaching the airport they red channel Declare your gold through. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) for this ATITHI It is advised to use mobile app. If a traveler conceals information about gold, his luggage can be confiscated and legal action or fine can be imposed on him.

Apart from this, while leaving for India from Saudi Arabia, passengers have been advised to declare if they have valuables worth more than 60,000 Saudi Riyals (about $16,000) and keep the receipts of the goods purchased from the gold market with them.