Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Some Nationalities; Check Before Travel.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Passenger locator 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 by taxi drivers
- Fake tour guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
19
Response Speed
Medium
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
Tipping Is Common, Typically 10-15%.
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 On Drugs; Alcohol Is Regulated.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
سلام
salaam
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 at-tahadduth bi-bu't, min fadlik?
Can you help me, please?
هل يمكنك مساعدتي، من فضلك؟
hal yumkinuka musa'adati, min fadlik?
What does this mean?
ماذا يعني هذا؟
maadha ya'ni hadha?