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?