🇸🇦 Is Saudi Arabia safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Saudi Arabia: 85 diplomatic missions from 80 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Saudi Arabia
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Consider leaving by land to a neighbouring country and flying from there; check entry and exit requirements
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months; Israeli passport holders may be denied entry
- Flights remain operational but schedules can change without notice due to regional conflict
- Spanish citizens in Saudi Arabia should register with the Spanish Embassy consular registry
- Follow updates via the Spanish Embassy in Saudi Arabia on X (@KSAembassyES)
Risk areas and situations
- Do not travel within 10 km of the Yemen border
- Avoid non-essential travel to the rest of Saudi Arabia
- King Khalid International Airport was hit by a missile on 10 Oct 2026 and remains at risk
- Houthi missiles and drones since 13 July target airports, military sites, ports and energy infrastructure, including Riyadh and Jeddah
- The broader Middle East regional conflict directly affects Saudi Arabia; non-essential travel should be postponed
- Avoid any gatherings, demonstrations or protests that may occur in the country
Local laws and customs
- Travelers with Israeli passports may be refused entry; those with Israeli birth records or stamps should verify in advance
Health
- If you follow a medical treatment, bring sufficient medication supplies for the entire trip
Emergency numbers in Saudi Arabia
Embassies and consulates in Saudi Arabia
85 diplomatic missions from 80 countries, across 2 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 2 | Riyadh, Jeddah |
| 🇦🇫 Afghanistan | 2 | Riyadh, Jeddah |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 2 | Riyadh, Jeddah |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 2 | Riyadh, Jeddah |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | 2 | Jeddah, Riyadh |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | 1 | Riyadh |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Riyadh |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | Riyadh |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Riyadh |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 1 | Riyadh |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 1 | Riyadh |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 1 | Riyadh |
…and 68 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Arabic, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Saudi Arabia safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Saudi Arabia is 3.25/4 (High risk, level 3 of 4) as of Nov 14, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Saudi Arabia?
The general emergency number in Saudi Arabia is 911. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Saudi Arabia?
Telcomia tracks 85 diplomatic missions from 80 countries in Saudi Arabia, across 2 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.