How Much Gold Can You Bring to Pakistan from Dubai or Saudi Arabia?
Gold Allowance & Duty Estimator (Pakistan)
Check how Pakistan Customs treats your gold and estimate tax on any extra. Rules last verified: 9 October 2026.
Estimate only. Confirm with Pakistan Customs before you fly; the officer at the airport decides. This tool does not know today's gold price and saves nothing you type. Sources: Baggage Rules, 2006 Rule 3B(iv) and Rule 18 (S.R.O. 666(I)/2006); Pakistan Customs Tariff FY2026-27, PCT 7108 and 7113 (customs duty 0%); S.R.O. 2201(I)/2022 Appendix-C (gold must be declared on the form); CBUAE Rulebook 2.3.1.1 (UAE: declare precious metals above AED 60,000); ZATCA travellers' declaration (Saudi: declare gold/jewellery worth SR 40,000 or more). Rules last verified: 9 Oct 2026.
Use the calculator above. Enter weight, karat and today's gold rate. It converts tola and grams, shows the pure gold content, and estimates tax with the formula shown.
What the Pakistani rules actually say
Rule 3B(iv) of the Baggage Rules, 2006 allows "personal jewellery in reasonable quantity". That is the whole rule. It applies on your first visit of the calendar year after more than 7 days abroad (Rules 3B and 18).
There is no gram, tola or value limit in the text. We also checked S.R.O. 682(I)/2006, the FBR table of fixed baggage duties. It has no entry for gold jewellery or gold bars.
About the "10 grams" figure: many websites say 10 grams of gold is duty-free. We could not find this number in any FBR rule, SRO or notice. Treat it as unconfirmed. Ask Pakistan Customs before you rely on it.
Jewellery vs bars and coins
| What you carry | How it is treated |
|---|---|
| Jewellery you wear or use | Personal adornment. Normally fine. |
| Extra personal jewellery, first visit of the year | Allowed "in reasonable quantity". Officer decides. |
| New boxed sets for gifts | May be treated as dutiable. Large amounts can be "commercial quantity". |
| Bars, biscuits, coins | Not personal jewellery. No special allowance found. Declare in the red channel. |
What tax applies to extra gold?
The customs duty on gold is 0% in the Pakistan Customs Tariff 2026-27. That covers gold jewellery (PCT 7113.1910) and gold bars under 5 kg (PCT 7108.1290 / 7108.1390).
Other charges, like sales tax or income-tax withholding, can still be added at the airport. We found conflicting figures for these, so we do not quote a rate. The calculator lets you enter the rate Customs tells you.
The formula is simple:
- Pure gold = weight in grams × karat ÷ 24
- Value = pure gold × (today's 24K rate per tola ÷ 11.6638)
- Tax = value of the dutiable part × total tax rate
Example: 2 tola of 22K jewellery is 23.33 g. Pure gold is 21.38 g. At a 24K rate of Rs300,000 per tola, that is about Rs550,000. (The rate here is only an example. Use today's rate.)
Leaving Dubai or Saudi Arabia
The country you fly from has its own rules. These are about declaring, not banning.
| Country | Declare when | Source |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | Cash, precious metals or precious stones above AED 60,000 (entering or leaving) | CBUAE Rulebook 2.3.1.1 |
| Saudi Arabia | Currency, gold, precious metals or fine jewellery worth SR 40,000 or more | ZATCA |
Saudi Arabia lowered its limit to SR 40,000. Not declaring there can cost a fine of 25% of the value for a first offence.
Arriving in Pakistan: step by step
- Keep purchase receipts showing weight and karat.
- Fill the customs declaration (Appendix-C). It asks if you carry gold, jewellery or precious stones.
- If you have bars, coins, or more than everyday jewellery, use the red channel.
- Pay any tax assessed and keep the receipt. You may need it to take the gold out again.
Also read: Pakistan baggage rules 2026 and cash limits at Pakistani airports.
Frequently asked questions
Is 10 grams of gold duty-free in Pakistan?
We could not find a 10-gram limit in the Baggage Rules or any FBR notice. The rules only say "personal jewellery in reasonable quantity". Confirm with Pakistan Customs.
Can I bring gold bars from Dubai to Pakistan?
Bars and coins are not personal jewellery. No special duty-free allowance for them was found, so declare them at the red channel and expect tax.
What is the customs duty on gold in Pakistan?
Customs duty is 0% for gold jewellery and gold bars under 5 kg in the 2026-27 tariff. Other taxes may still apply at the airport.
How many grams is one tola?
One tola is 11.6638 grams.
Do I need to declare gold when leaving Dubai?
Yes, if your cash, precious metals and stones are worth more than AED 60,000 in total.
What is the Saudi limit for declaring gold?
SR 40,000 or more, according to ZATCA.
Sources
- Baggage Rules, 2006 — S.R.O. 666(I)/2006 (FBR copy) Rules 2–18, notified 28 June 2006 under s.219 Customs Act 1969 Official
- S.R.O. 682(I)/2006 — fixed duty on baggage items (FBR) Table has no entry for gold jewellery or bars Official
- Pakistan Customs Tariff FY 2026-27 (FBR) Chapter 71: PCT 7108.1290/7108.1390 and 7113.1910 — customs duty 0% Official
- S.R.O. 2201(I)/2022 — amendment to Baggage Rules rule 7A (FBR) Rule 7A(2) Tables A & B, new sub-rules, Appendix-C; 12 Dec 2022 Official
- CBUAE Rulebook 2.3.1.1 — Cross-border movement of cash Declare currencies, precious metals and stones above AED 60,000 (Regulation, Official Gazette 703, 31/05/2021) Official
- ZATCA — Travellers' declaration Declare currency, gold, precious metals, fine jewellery valued SR 40,000 or more Official
Estimate and information only, not legal or tax advice. Customs and FBR make the final decision. Spotted a rule change? Tell us.