Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Most Nationalities, Often Obtained Prior To Arrival.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Visa application form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Low
Travel Advisory
High Risk
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 Mobile Payment Apps
ATM Availability
Low
Tipping
Tipping Is Appreciated But Not Mandatory.
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
PoliticsEthnic conflicts
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Abaraka
Ah-bah-rah-kah
Goodbye
Tawba
Tah-wbah
Please
Min fadlak
Min fah-dlak
Thank you
Shukran
Shoo-krahn
Sorry
Aasif
Ah-see-f
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Hal tatakallam al-ingliziya?
Hal tah-tah-kah-lam al-in-gli-zi-yah?
I don’t understand
Ana la afham
Ah-nah lah ah-fahm
Can you speak slowly, please?
Hal mumkin tatakallam bبطء, min fadlak?
Hal mum-keen tah-tah-kah-lam bit-bu't, min fah-dlak?
Can you help me, please?
Hal mumkin an tusa'idni, min fadlak?
Hal mum-keen an too-sah-id-nee, min fah-dlak?
What does this mean?
Mada ya'ni hadha?
Mah-dah yah'nee hah-dah?