Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Most Nationalities; Apply In Advance.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Cash Declaration Limit
$5000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes.
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Low
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Unsafe
Common Scams
- Overcharging
- Fake guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
999
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Rare
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Poor
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Unsafe
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Cash Essential
Mobile Payments
Local Payment Apps
ATM Availability
Low
Tipping
10% Appreciated In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $70
Family: $150
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Public.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon.
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict Regulations.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Salaam
sah-lahm
Goodbye
Nabad gelyo
nah-bahd geh-lyoh
Please
Fadlan
fad-lahn
Thank you
Mahadsanid
mah-ha-dsah-nid
Sorry
Waan ka xumahay
wahn kah khum-ah-hay
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Ma ku hadashaa Ingiriis?
mah koo hah-dah-shah een-gee-rees?
I don’t understand
Ma fahmin
mah fah-miin
Can you speak slowly, please?
Fadlan si tartiib ah u hadal
fad-lahn see tar-teeb ah oo hah-dahl
Can you help me, please?
Fadlan i caawi
fad-lahn ee cow-wee
What does this mean?
Tani maxay ka dhigan tahay?
tah-nee mah-sah-y kah dhee-gan tah-hay?