Saudi Arabia

Government Travel Advisories for Saudi Arabia

United States

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — On March 8, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave Saudi Arabia due to safety risks. This amends the prior on March 3, 2026, Department of State authorization order for non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave Saudi Arabia due to safety risks.

United Kingdom

Exercise Increased Caution — FCDO advises against: Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel . The US and Iran have announced a memorandum of understanding in relation to the conflict in the Middle East. The situation remains unpredictable and attacks could resume at short notice. Should hostilities resume, British nationals should: Before the 8 April ceasefire, the Iranian regime had stated its intention to target

Canada

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Avoid non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia due to the risk of falling military debris from intercepted projectiles, airspace closure, and renewed regional tensions. The security situation could deteriorate further without notice. Shelter in place if instructed to by local authorities. Commercial flights remain available; however, they may become limited on short notice. You should consider leaving

New Zealand

Exercise Increased Caution — The threat of military action in the region has reduced as the United States and Iran have come to an agreement to end hostilities. Saudi airspace remains open and operational. Between 28 February and 8 April, Iran launched over 600 drone and missile strikes at Saudi Arabia, targeting civilian infrastructure, industrial sites, oil production facilities, ports, diplomatic and military facilities.

Germany

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Avoid non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Saudi Arabia.

Netherlands

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Essential travel only to Saudi Arabia.

Japan

Exercise Increased Caution — Papua New Guinea (general)