Saudi Arabia
Elevated caution — most governments advise against non-essential travel.
Government advisories
For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.
Entry requirements
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Opinion on Saudi Arabia is divided, though not dramatically: ratings run from level 2 to level 3. Eight of the eleven take the stricter view, and the remaining three see no cause for it. A one-level split of this kind usually reflects differing thresholds between governments rather than a dispute about the facts.
Every government here has revisited Saudi Arabia within the past year, the oldest review being South Korea's in April 2026, so the disagreement is not simply a matter of one source lagging behind.
The warnings for Saudi Arabia are not uniform across the country. 24 distinct areas are singled out by at least one government. Among them: Yemen border and Shayba Oil Field. At least one of these carries the highest possible rating, meaning a government advising against all travel there while rating the rest of the country lower.
The level 3 rating from eight of the eleven governments carries practical weight even if your own government is more relaxed — insurers commonly price against, or exclude, travel contrary to official advice, so the rating that matters most is the one issued for your passport.
Derived from 11 government assessments for Saudi Arabia, most recently reviewed in October 2026.