Is Saudi Arabia safe to visit?

Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page. If you decide to travel to Saudi Arabia: Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners. Obtain comprehensive medical insurance that includes medical evacuation. read more

The Saudi Arabian authorities have announced the suspension of diplomatic relations with Qatar. All air and sea points of entry between Saudi Arabia and Qatar will be cut in the early hours of 6 June 2017. If you have a query relating to your travel plans you should contact your airline or tour operator. read more

Saudi Arabia is safe to visit. A lot of people go there for Islamic pilgrimage- and they seem to be okay. GCC countries are relatively safe compared to the rest of Middle East due to their stringent laws and high security. Mostly- nobody bombs Mecca. However- recently it has had an influx of Terrorist attacks. read more