Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Tourist Visa Required For Most Nationalities; E-visa Option Available.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Visa application form, Health declaration form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Overcharging
- Fake tour guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
122
Response Speed
Medium
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
24h Common
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber, Careem
Navigation Apps
Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Apple Pay,google Pay,fawry
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
Common To Tip 10-15% In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
مرحبا
Marhaban
Goodbye
مع السلامة
Ma'a as-salama
Please
من فضلك
Min fadlik
Thank you
شكراً
Shukran
Sorry
آسف
Aasif
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
هل تتحدث الإنجليزية؟
Hal tatahaddath al-ingliziyya?
I don’t understand
لا أفهم
La afham
Can you speak slowly, please?
هل يمكنك التحدث ببطء، من فضلك؟
Hal yumkinuka al-tahadduth bibut' min fadlik?
Can you help me, please?
هل يمكنك مساعدتي، من فضلك؟
Hal yumkinuka musaadati, min fadlik?
What does this mean?
ماذا يعني هذا؟
Madha ya'ni hatha?