Public demonstrations are illegal in Saudi Arabia. Follow local media and be alert to local and regional developments which might trigger public disturbances. Despite warnings issued by the authorities, demonstrations do take place from time to time.
You should avoid protests or demonstrations. See Political situation. Due to security operations within the Qatif region of Eastern Province, British Embassy staff have been advised to travel within the region in daylight hours only. See Local travel. Details of the process can be found on the official Ministry of Hajj Twitter page. For more information and advice, see the Pilgrimage and Health sections.
Consular support is severely limited in parts of Saudi Arabia where we advise against travel, and limited in the areas we advise against all but essential travel. For the latest information and advice, see the website of the National Travel Health Network and Centre. To help us improve GOV. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Cookies on GOV. UK We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
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Saudis encourage and welcome Westerners asking questions about their culture. To avoid offending local sensibilities, it's best to steer clear of political or religious topics of conversation. Familiarizing yourself with Saudi rituals like greetings and handshakes will always make a favorable impression with your hosts. To err on the side of caution, place your hand over your heart and greet with a hello.
By Shaistha Khan October 13, Save Pin FB More. Tourism in Saudi Arabia. Credit: Getty Images. The sale, purchase or consumption of alcohol and drugs is illegal in the country. For your convenience, you should check the current entry requirements with your chosen airline before purchasing a ticket.
For further information please contact us. Travel Announcement. Apply for e Visa. Saudi Calendar. Contact us Start chat. Region City. Browse by categories View all. Must-try eats View all. Food in Saudi: breakfast, lunch and dinner Learn More. Featured tours View all. The Saudi authorities have declared the territory along the northern border and between the Hafr Al-Batin and Khafji in the Eastern Province as off limits and care should be taken not to enter these zones if travelling in the area.
Health and travel advice issued by the local authorities in Saudi Arabia should be monitored. You should comply with any additional screening measures put in place by the local authorities. You are strongly advised to keep up to date with entry requirement guidelines and pre-travel procedures for Saudi Arabia. Residents Non-Saudi nationals with Iqamas who have received two-doses of the locally approved Covid vaccines inside Saudi Arabia prior to their travel are allowed re-enter Saudi Arabia directly from any of the above mentioned countries without any restrictions.
Health workers and their families are exempt from the restriction but may still be required to complete a period of home quarantine and PCR tests on arrival. All other passengers who did not receive the final dose of the locally approved vaccines inside Saudi Arabia prior to their travel and who are coming from or transiting through any of the above mentioned countries must spend 14 days in a third country before entry into Saudi Arabia.
Residents Non-Saudi nationals with Iqamas who are immune do not have to complete institutional quarantine upon arrival in Saudi Arabia and do not need to take a PCR test on arrival.
Residents still need to provide a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in Saudi Arabia. All other passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia who did not receive the final dose of the locally approved vaccines will need to complete institutional quarantine in Saudi Arabia for 5 days including a PCR test within 24 hours after arrival and another PCR test on the fifth day at personal expense.
The period of institutional quarantine ends if the PCR test result is negative after the fifth day. You will also need to provide a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to your arrival in Saudi Arabia.
For the most current information, you should reconfirm requirements with your airline or travel provider before you travel in any instance. Health and travel advice issued by the local authorities in Saudi Arabia should be regularly monitored as this is a dynamic situation and rules related to COVID are regularly changing in Saudi Arabia. There is no information available at present on how long these restrictions will remain in place.
Most major airlines are now operating regular flights to and from Saudi Arabia. You can book online with the airline directly. Tourist visas are currently available for travel to Saudi Arabia for fully immune passengers those who have completed 14 days since receiving the final dose of the authorised vaccines recognised by Saudi Arabia.
We strongly urge all passengers to double-check the requirements for COVID testing with your airline prior to travel. The most recent update from the Saudi authorities is that:. Since the outbreak of the war in Yemen, ballistic missiles have been launched from Yemen into the south west of Saudi Arabia, the majority of which have been intercepted and destroyed by Saudi forces. Ballistic missiles have also been fired on several occasions at the Saudi capital, Riyadh, which have similarly been intercepted and destroyed.
In the event of a missile attack, you should stay indoors, monitor major news outlets and official government sources such as the Saudi Press Agency and follow the advice of the local authorities. Further missile attacks can be anticipated. The best help is often close at hand; try talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management.
You can also contact the Irish Embassy in Riyadh if you require assistance or advice, but first please read through each tab of this travel advice as you may find that your query has already been answered. Irish citizens with a genuine emergency can leave a message on the Embassy voicemail outside of office hours. Make sure to leave your name, mobile number, current location and the nature of the emergency.
An Embassy Duty Officer will return your call. Up to date information on travelling to Ireland can be found on gov. While generally safe, conditions in certain areas of Saudi Arabia can deteriorate quickly leading to public disturbances. You should remain informed of local and regional developments that could result in a heightened level of risk. Public demonstrations are illegal in Saudi Arabia and should be avoided.
There is particular localised unrest in the Eastern Province region which can result in spontaneous demonstrations that can turn confrontational leading to violent clashes with security forces. There is an increased risk of terrorist incidents close to the Saudi-Yemen border. In response to the request for assistance from the government of President Hadi, Saudi Arabia is leading a military intervention including air strikes, against Houthi rebels across Yemen.
Irish citizens should not travel to areas close to the Saudi-Yemeni border. Irish nationals within 80km of the border should leave the area unless it is essential to remain. Irish citizens are advised to be extra vigilant and exercise caution when travelling in Saudi Arabia.
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