Travel Warnings & Advice

For the latest travel advice and warnings, contact the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Travel Advice Unit
Consular Directorate
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Old Admiralty Building
London SW1A 2PA

Telephone: 0845 850 2829
Fax: 020 7008 0155

Web: www.fco.gov.uk

Foreigners should be cautious in Saudi Arabia; there is a continuing high threat of terrorism, including attacks against Westerners and places associated with Westerners in Saudi Arabia. Aviation interests and oil infrastructure are also possible terrorist targets. Demonstrations and political gatherings are best avoided.

The penalties for the possession of, or trade in, alcohol are severe. Both result in prison sentences. The punishment for importing drugs includes the death penalty. Visitors should not arrive in Saudi Arabia under the influence of alcohol: the consequences could be serious.