Travel requirements for Saudi Arabia
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Saudi Arabia — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Saudi Arabia
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa (eVisa) to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Saudi Arabia. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Saudi Arabia
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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Dengue Consider
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Consider
Recommended for those staying with local population, long-stay travellers, adventure travellers, and those with liver disease.
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
Intermediate/high prevalence. Recommended for those with sexual risk, healthcare workers, and long-stay travellers.
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10 days before travelMeningococcal ACWY Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
Rabies risk in domestic animals. Recommended for animal workers, healthcare workers, long-stay travellers (>1 month).
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
Recommended for those at increased risk.
Driving in Saudi Arabia
To drive in Saudi Arabia with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.
- An IDP is typically needed to hire a car.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.
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