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Saudi Arabia Travel Guide

Riyadh Capital
SAR Currency
Arabic Language
+966 Calling Code
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Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa Required For Most Travelers; E-visa Available For Select Nationalities.
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 Low
Night Safety Safe
Common Scams
  • Fake tour guides
  • Overcharging

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 999
Response Speed Fast
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Good
Ride-sharing Apps Uber, Careem
Navigation Apps Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability High
Tipping Tipping Is Appreciated, Usually Around 10-15%.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $50 Tourist: $120 Family: $300

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly, Especially In Religious Sites.
Public Affection Frowned Upon.
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strictly Illegal.
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
شكرا
Shukran
Sorry
آسف
Aasif
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
هل تتحدث الإنجليزية؟
Hal tatahadath al-ingliziya?
I don’t understand
أنا لا أفهم
Ana 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 musaa'adati, min fadlik?
What does this mean?
ماذا يعني هذا؟
Madha ya'ni hatha?

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