Please refer to your home country's Foreign Office website for up-to-date information. This section predominantly refers to UK citizens, and advice can vary depending on your nationality. Although we endeavour to keep this section updated, requirements can change quickly, and your home country's Foreign Office website takes precedence.
Visas
British nationals must have an e-visa or an electronic visa waiver, either before travel or on arrival in Saudi Arabia. The type of e-visa or electronic visa waiver depends on your reason for travelling and length of stay.
If you overstay your visa, please note that you could face large fines, detention and deportation, and/or be banned from returning to Saudi Arabia.
E-visas are:
- valid for 365 days from the date of issue
- valid for multiple entries, but only for 90 days in total in a 365 day period
Electronic visa waiver:
You may also be able to apply for
an electronic visa waiver, which allows you to enter Saudi Arabia once and stay for up to 6 months. You will need to apply at least 48 hours before your flight, or up to 90 days in advance. You will also need to give your flight details.
Passport validity
Your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Saudi Arabia. You may not be allowed to enter Saudi Arabia if your passport shows that you or were born in, or have travelled to, Israel.
Addresses of consulates
- Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
MJQH+527، Abdullah Alsahmi Street, Near Circle 10, As Safarat, Al Safarat, Riyadh 12513, Saudi Arabia
+966114819100
It’s important to take out appropriate travel insurance for your needs. A GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance as it does not cover all health-related costs, for example, medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment and non-urgent treatment.
Travellers should ideally arrange an appointment with their GP around five weeks before travelling. This appointment provides an opportunity to assess health risks taking into account a number of factors including destination, medical history, and planned activities. For those with pre-existing health problems, an earlier appointment is recommended.
Vaccinations
Please
click here for more information on vaccine recommendations when travelling to Saudi Arabia.
General advice
Please
click here for general advice and health risks when travelling to Saudi Arabia.
It is a condition of your booking with Equus Journeys that you have travel insurance which covers you for the riding activities to be undertaken. Your travel insurance should cover you for medical expenses and repatriation. Your guides will require your travel insurance details before they allow you to ride and may refuse to let you ride if you cannot provide them. You should take your insurance documents with you.
Click
here to read our quick guide to travel insurance.
