Saudi Arabia is located in the Middle East
Official Name: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Region: Middle East / Arabian Peninsula
Capital: Riyadh
Major Cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Dammam
Borders: Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Oman & Yemen
Total Area: 2,149,690 sq km
Time Zone: Arabia Standard Time (AST) — UTC+3
Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Language: Arabic & English widely spoken
Religion: Islam
Climate: Desert climate. Hot Summers: 40–50°C. Mild Winters: 10–25°C.
Best time to visit: November to March.
Mysteriously scorched, blackened peak — believed to be Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
Site of the miraculous Red Sea crossing — a moment that changed the course of human history forever.
UNESCO World Heritage Site, birthplace of the Saudi state, iconic mud-brick architecture.
Available for citizens of 49+ nationalities. Apply online at visa.visitsaudi.com or on arrival at major airports.
• Valid for 1 year | Stay up to 90 days per visit | Single or Multiple Entry
• Fee: Approximately SAR 300 (~USD 80), inclusive of travel insurance
• Processing Time: Instant to 24 hours
e-Visa Application Steps
1. Visit visa.visitsaudi.com or download the ‘Visit Saudi’ app
2. Create an account and fill in the application form
3. Upload a valid passport (minimum 6 months validity) and a passport-size photo
4. Pay the visa fee online via credit/debit card
5. Receive the e-Visa by email — print or save digitally to present at immigration
Citizens of GCC countries (UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman) do not require a visa.
Requires an invitation letter from a Saudi company. Applied through the Saudi embassy.
Main gateway for tourists and Umrah pilgrims. Connected to 100+ international destinations.
Largest airport and main business hub. Served by all major global airlines.
Serves the Eastern Province / oil and corporate region.
Exclusively serves pilgrims.
AlUla (ULH), Abha (AHB), Tabuk (TUU), Hail (HAS), Jizan (GIZ)
25km bridge connecting Saudi Arabia to Bahrain, accessible by personal vehicle or taxi.
Land border crossings available with UAE, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq.
Valid driving license and vehicle documentation required. Some nationalities need an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Cruise ships and ferry connections from Egypt and Sudan.
Limited passenger ferry services from Bahrain and Kuwait.
6 lines, 85+ stations — ultra-modern, air-conditioned, affordable. Launched 2024. Covers all major city areas.
Operates during Hajj season, connecting the holy sites.
Most popular and reliable option — available in all major cities, app-based, safe for tourists.
Government-regulated metered taxis — identifiable by white color with beige stripes, no app needed, available at airports and major streets throughout Saudi cities.
SAR 400–1,200/night (approx. USD 100–320).
SAR 150–400/night.