What is the

24 hours Clearance Program?

We, in the Saudi Customs, are working to clear containers within 24 hours; and to make this happen we have developed Customs procedures in coordination with government and private authorities related to import, such as the following:

Initiating the clearance procedures by submitting the required documents and establishing the customs declaration at least 48 hours before the arrival of the shipment to the port, instead of being submitted upon arrival.

Minimizing the number of Import document from 12 to 2:

  • A. Commercial Invoice
  • B. Bill of Landing

Automating and submitting services electronically, such as authorizing loyalists and providing clearance obligations with holding act within minutes through the system; replacing paperwork that took several days before the implementation of Fasah platform.

Auto-linking between all government and private entities working with customs

How will procedures take place in the Customs Ports upon applying

the 24hours Clearance Program?

The focal point of the 24-hour clearing program is pre-submission through the establishment of a customs import declaration before the containers arrive at the customs port, enabling customs and government agencies related to customs clearance to complete the procedures before the goods arrive.

Upon arrival, the containers are transported directly from the ship to the X-ray inspection system and final clearance. Customs has assigned a customs group for this purpose

When can I upload the documents and

submit the customs declaration?

You can, directly or through a customs broker, upload and submit the data as soon as the necessary documents are available. They should be submitted no later than 48 hours prior to the arrival of the shipment through the Fasah platform at fasah.sa

Can I benefit from the program

at all Customs Ports?

The implementation of the program began at all ports of the Saudi customs: sea, land, and air.

How do I know the status of the shipment and

track it through the customs clearance phases?

You can track your shipment in the customs or before it arrives as soon as the customs declaration is generated, and get instant alerts through Fasah platform fasah.sa

Does this mean that the old way of

customs clearance will stop

Yes, the old method has been discontinued in all ports where the program has been implemented. Please note that failure to comply with the requirements of the 24 hours clearance program will consume more time, which may lead to additional charges (grounding fees).