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  1. Saudi Arabia International Travel Information

    Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution and Travel Advisories.

  2. Explore Saudi Arabia

    Eid Events! Experience Eid joy in Saudi! Vibrant festivities, exclusive offers await in Jeddah, Riyadh, Aseer, and the Eastern Province. Eid Events! Rewards like no other! Explore Saudi Arabia's ancient heritage and culture, breathtaking outdoor activities and delicious local food. Plan your trip in Saudi today!

  3. Here's What You Need to Know Before Visiting Saudi Arabia

    Shaistha Khan is a freelance culture writer who covers Saudi Arabia, the wider Gulf region, and South Asia. Her work has appeared in Shondaland, Teen Vogue, Travel + Leisure, Harper's Bazaar ...

  4. Saudi Arabia Visa Requirements

    Are you planning to visit Saudi Arabia for tourism, business or cultural exchange? Find out the visa requirements for your specific traveling needs on the official website of Visit Saudi. Discover the ancient heritage, breathtaking landscapes and diverse activities that Saudi Arabia has to offer. Apply for a one-year, multiple entry visa online and have a seamless journey.

  5. Saudi eVisa

    Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to the world through its new tourist visa. Through the fast and easy-to-use online portal, international visitors from 63 eligible countries can apply for an eVisa and discover the warm hospitality of Saudi people the rich heritage, vibrant culture, and diverse and breathtaking landscapes; from the mountains of Abha to the beaches of the Red Sea to the ...

  6. A massive guide to travel in Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi Riyal (SAR). One Riyal is divided into 100 halalas. Saudi has banknotes and coins, although the coins are mostly useless. However, don't be surprised if you end up with a stack of one and two riyal coins (and a bunch of halalas to boot). At the time of writing, 1 riyal is $0.27 or €0.25.

  7. Saudi Arabia travel

    Saudi Arabia. Middle East. If there is a final frontier of tourism left, it's Saudi Arabia. The birthplace and spiritual home of Islam, Saudi Arabia is rich in attractions and stirring symbolism. For Muslims, the cities of Mecca and Medina, rich in Prophetic significance, have no equal, while the carved temples of Madain Saleh, known as the ...

  8. Travel Advisory: Updated Travel Advisory for Saudi Arabia (May 18, 2022)

    The U.S. government advises to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia due to missile and drone attacks and terrorism threats. Do not travel to some areas near the Yemen border, Abha airport, and Qatif in the Eastern Province.

  9. Saudi Arabia updates travel entry rules: All you need to know

    A Saudi man wearing a face mask gets his passport from a Saudi Immigration officer, at the King Khalid International Airport, after Saudi authorities lifted the travel ban on its citizens after ...

  10. Travel essentials

    Travel essentials. Share your feedback. Travel advice, basic Arabic for visitors, information on the Saudi visa and much more to begin your journey to discover Saudi.

  11. Tips and how to travel to Saudi Arabia in 2024

    How to get a visa on arrival (VOA) for Saudi Arabia. In 2023, they also introduced a VOA regime, valid for any entry port into Saudi Arabia. The VOA on arrival costs 300 Saudi Rials, but they also make you buy travel insurance, which costs an additional 180 Saudi Rials. The total cost is 480 SR, cheaper than the e-visa.

  12. Saudi Arabia Travel Guide: Everything About Travel in KSA

    Currency and cash in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi riyal is the currency of Saudi Arabia. At the time of our visit in July and August 2022 the exchange rate is as below: 1 SAR = 0.27 USD. 10 SAR = 2.67 USD. 100 SAR = 26.66 USD. 1000 SAR = 266.58 USD. Cash comes in notes of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500 Rs.

  13. Saudi Arabia Travel Guide

    In a matter of minutes, travelers can apply online and receive a multiple-entry eVisa, valid for one year, for about $142. In February 2022, Saudi Arabia started offering free 96-hour layover visas for international visitors arriving by air on Saudia or Flynas airlines. Tour operators such as U.K.-based Wild Frontiers host immersive trips that ...

  14. Saudi Arabia Travel Restrictions

    Find continuously updated travel restrictions for Saudi Arabia such as border, vaccination, COVID-19 testing, and quarantine requirements.

  15. Saudi Arabia Covid-19 travel guide: what are the latest rules for

    Saudi Arabia has approved four Covid-19 vaccines for entry: AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. Anyone vaccinated with Sinovac or Sinopharm can travel to the kingdom once a booster shot from one of the four recognised vaccines has also been administered. Travellers must have received both doses of the vaccine, except ...

  16. Saudi Arabia travel advice

    FCDO advises against all or essential travel to some parts of Saudi Arabia due to security risks. Check entry requirements, health, safety and insurance before you travel.

  17. What to know about visiting Saudi Arabia

    January is generally the coolest month of the year, with temperatures around 64-68 Fahrenheit (18-20 degrees Celsius). Winter is the ideal season for enjoying Saudi Arabia's many outdoor ...

  18. Home

    Saudi Arabia expands its e-visa program to six additional countries, further opening its doors to the world. Saudi Arabia will grant visitor visas to travelers from six newly-eligible countries - Türkiye, Thailand, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, and Mauritius - for leisure, business, and religious (Umrah only) travel.

  19. Travel Requirements

    Visa Information. Travelling with Children. SAUDIA Packages. Guidance & Tips. Travelling with Pets. Foreign missions in Saudi Arabia. Saudia Arabia embassies worldwide. SHARE. For the latest Health safety information from SkyTeam member airlines please click Here.

  20. Saudi Arabia Travel Advice: What To Know Before You Go

    When people ask Kami Turky about his travels to Saudi Arabia, he has two pieces of advice: Don't miss traditional food like Kabsa, a mixed rice dish, and Tharid, a lamb and vegetable stew, "which ...

  21. Saudi Arabia

    If your travel plans in Saudi Arabia include outdoor activities, take these steps to stay safe and healthy during your trip. Stay alert to changing weather conditions and adjust your plans if conditions become unsafe. Prepare for activities by wearing the right clothes and packing protective items, such as bug spray, sunscreen, and a basic ...

  22. Intrepid Travel Launches 12-Day Saudi Arabia Women's Expedition

    The 12-day Saudi Arabia Women's Expedition begins at $6,695 and offers five departures beginning November 26, 2024. Highlights include visits to Madinah, Hegra, Jeddah, a private female-only beach visit along the Red Sea, a tour through a local women-owned citrus farm and a relaxing experience at a women-only salon.

  23. We Traveled to Saudi Arabia (Our Shocking Experience)

    What is traveling Saudi Arabia really like? How do you travel Saudi Arabia? Is Saudi Arabia Safe? I had the same questions so I made this video. Travel to Sa...

  24. US national security adviser to visit Saudi Arabia this week, official says

    US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will travel to Saudi Arabia this week to continue talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about a normalization deal between Israel and the kingdom ...

  25. U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking's Travel to Saudi Arabia and

    U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking is traveling to Saudi Arabia and Oman this week to meet with partners to discuss the need for an immediate cessation of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, which are undermining progress on the Yemen peace process and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Yemen and other countries in ...

  26. White House's Sullivan, recovering from cracked rib, postpones Saudi

    White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan has postponed plans to travel to Saudi Arabia this week as he recovers from a cracked rib following a minor accident, the White House said on ...

  27. Saudi Arabia is building the world's first Dragon Ball Z theme park

    Saudi Arabia is set to become home to the first-ever Dragon Ball Z theme park — a 5.3 million square foot entertainment venue announced as part of the kingdom's huge Qiddiya project. The ...

  28. Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 travel: From Saudi Arabia to Indonesia, 7 top

    Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is a popular destination for Muslims during Eid as it is the birthplace of Islam and home to Mecca and Medina, the religion's two holiest sites.

  29. Scoop: Sullivan to meet MBS to push Saudi side of Israel mega-deal

    White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan will travel to Saudi Arabia to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Thursday about a potential mega-deal that would include Saudi normalization with Israel.. Why it matters: With the war in Gaza ongoing and the U.S. presidential election just seven months away, White House officials admit there's a slim chance they can pull off the ...