Visa Information
E-Visa available for 49+ nationalities including US, UK, Canada, Australia, most EU. 90 days within 1 year.
Apply at visitsaudi.com. Instant approval for most.
$120 USD (includes insurance).
- Saudi Arabia only opened to tourism in 2019 — still new.
- AlUla and Hegra (Saudi Arabia's Petra) are the star attractions.
- Women no longer need an abaya in public but modest dress required.
- Alcohol is completely banned.
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Safety & Health
Very safe. Crime against tourists is extremely rare. Strict law enforcement. Tourist areas are well-managed. Houthi missile attacks from Yemen have occasionally reached Saudi cities.
- Very few. Overcharging at souks — bargain.
- Unlicensed tour operators in AlUla.
- Extreme heat — dehydration risk is serious.
- World-class hospitals in Riyadh and Jeddah.
- Routine vaccines. Meningitis vaccine required for Hajj/Umrah pilgrims.
Tap water is desalinated and safe. Bottled preferred.
Alcohol is completely banned — zero tolerance. Extreme heat. Yemeni border area is dangerous. LGBTQ+ travelers face severe legal risks.
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Cultural Tips
- Visit AlUla and Hegra — Saudi Arabia's answer to Petra, equally stunning.
- Explore Jeddah's historic Al-Balad district.
- Try kabsa (spiced rice with meat) — the national dish.
- Don't bring alcohol into the country — it's completely banned.
- Don't photograph people without permission, especially women.
- Don't eat, drink, or smoke in public during Ramadan daylight hours.
- Don't display non-Muslim religious symbols publicly.
Tip 10% at restaurants. SAR 5–10 for hotel staff and drivers.
Modest for everyone. Women: cover shoulders, arms, and knees (abaya no longer mandatory but modest clothing is). Men: long pants, covered shoulders. Cover up further at mosques.
Strictly Muslim. Home of Mecca and Medina (Islam's two holiest cities — non-Muslims cannot enter). Five daily prayers observed. Respect all Islamic customs. Ramadan strictly observed.
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