Can Saudi Arabia immigration search electronic devices?

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Checking the contents of your devices is not allowed by the Saudi law, except if there is a warrant. This applies to all law enforcement departments.

I have been travelling in and out of Saudi for many years (as a Saudi myself), this has never happened.

Nean Der Thal 95814

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They probably have the rights to search your devices; customs officers tend to have a more leeway when comes the time to search incoming travellers. (this apply not only to Saudi Arabia)

You could probably refuse and you will probably be refused entry and send back.

Make a backup of your devices before leaving and sanitize your devices, remove anything that could be considered too "spicy"; photos, videos, dating apps (especially gay apps) ...

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