Saudi Arabia travel essentials: advice, plugs, emergency numbers
Before you visit Saudi Arabia: travel advice level, plug type G, 230V, emergency 911, currency SAR.
Travel advice (UK FCDO)
Avoid all travel to parts Updated 2026-10-27
Latest change (original, English)
Updated information about Regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
Updated information about Regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
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⚠️ This is the UK government’s assessment. Rules for your passport (visa, entry) can be different — check your own government’s official travel advice too.
CapitalRiyadh
CurrencySAR
LanguagesArabic
Calling code+966
Emergency numbers911 · 112 · 999
Plug typesType G
Voltage230 V
Driving sideRight
Population33M