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**Saudi Arabia travel details **

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Essential travel guide for Saudi Arabia. Check travel advisories, emergency numbers, internet speeds, ATM availability, local currency, and safety guidelines. Automatic teller machines are very common in Saudi Arabia. Tipping is quite common in Saudi Arabia and it's good etiquette to leave one. Internet speed in Saudi Arabia is on average 3.4 Mbps.In Saudi Arabia you drive on the right side.

## Saudi Arabia Travel Advice

⬤** Exercise a high degree of caution**

We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Saudi Arabia. Higher levels apply in some areas. Demonstrations are illegal. There may be severe penalties for participating in demonstrations or protests (see 'Safety'). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Saudi Arabia overall due to the threat of terrorism and missile and drone attacks. Higher levels apply in some areas.

Issue Date : Apr 14, 2024

## Saudi Arabia weather

### Saudi Arabia essential details

#### Plugs

Saudi Arabia uses 230V, 60Hz with socket and plug Type G.

#### Languages

The languages that are typically spoken are Arabic

### Money in Saudi Arabia

#### Currencies

Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (symbol: ?.?), code SAR.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 50, 10, 5 and 1 riyals. Riyal is subdivided into 100 halalas. Coins come in denominations of 50, 25, 10 and 5 halalas.

#### ATM

Automatic teller machines are very common in Saudi Arabia. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

#### Tipping

Expected to tip Tipping is quite common in Saudi Arabia and it's good etiquette to leave one. How much money you leave depends on the service and how happy you were with it. Receipts might sometimes include a service charge.

### Internet in Saudi Arabia

#### Internet

Internet speed in Saudi Arabia is on average 3.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Saudi Arabia is low. It is not as easy to find one.

#### Phones

You can buy a SIM card for about 43.99 SAR, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Mobily, STC or Zain. Saudi Arabia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Saudi Arabia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

#### Calling

To call Saudi Arabia, dial +, then 966 (the country code for Saudi Arabia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Saudi Arabia, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 11 .

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### Driving in Saudi Arabia

#### Road rules

In Saudi Arabia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100-120 km/h (62-74 mph) on undivided highways, 120 km/h (74 mph) on motorways, 120 km/h (74 mph) on expressways and 40-80 km/h (24-49 mph) in all built-up areas.

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## Saudi Arabia visa advice

If you're considering exploring Saudi Arabia beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Saudi Arabia transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Saudi Arabia, understanding Saudi Arabia Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.

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