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• For your safety and for the health authorities within the country to ensure the health of Umrah pilgrims, you are required to take the basic doses of vaccinations, especially the “flu” vaccination, before traveling to perform Umrah and Hajj rituals, as it is required to present an influenza vaccination card when leaving the country’s ports.
• Passport must be valid for at least six months.
• Travelling passengers must always carry a copy of passport or ID.
• Please make sure you have all required documents and the money you need to travel.
• We kindly advise you to contact your bank prior to your trip to ensure the functionality and authorization of your bank cards for seamless usage during your travels.
• Please register in “Tawajudi” service.
• In Case of inquiries related to laws and guidelines, please contact the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates.
• Make sure you make all necessary arrangements early on and inquire about the requirements to issue a visa for domestic workers ahead of travel time.
• Follow traffic laws and regulations to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
• It is important to review all required health procedures before traveling to the intended destination.
• The link to the Saudi Tourism Authority, which includes a guide to discovering the Kingdom, events, and most prominent activities: https://www.visitsaudi.com/

Regulations for Hajj season:

• Entry or stay in Makkah region is prohibited during the period from 1 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1446 AH (corresponding to April 29, 2025) to 14 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH (corresponding to June 10, 2025).

Hajj season guidelines:

• It is required to obtain a Hajj permit to enter Mecca during Hajj season.
• Health requirements and recommendations for travelers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj – 1446H:
  https://www.mofa.gov.ae/-/media/Feature/News/files/Hajj-Health-Requirements-English-language.pdf
  
  Umrah pilgrim guide:

• For your safety and to ensure a safe and healthy experience while performing Umrah, it is recommended to receive the quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine (ACYW-135) at least 10 days before travel.
• Register on the unified government platform (Nusuk) to book Umrah programs and visits: https://www.nusuk.sa/ar
• To obtain an Umrah permit to avoid delay and ensure your arrival at the appropriate time, kindly visit the link to learn about the registration steps:
  https://www.mofa.gov.ae/-/media/2024/3/Steps-to-obtain-the-permit.pdf?la=en&hash=5DD705CEB3852D3880F766CA38156770
• Doors have been designated for worshipers to enter and others for pilgrims only. You can view the designated doors through the link below:
  https://www.mofa.gov.ae/-/media/2024/3/Doors-designated-for-worshipers.pdf?la=en&hash=AA229C95255FB778472E74A0B251D968

• It is illegal to take pictures of military areas and police personnel
• The traveler is allowed to carry sums of money not exceeding 60,000
• if the traveler carries jewelry, gemstones, precious metals, personal purchases and incoming gifts whose value exceeds SR 3000, must fill out the declaration form at the customs officials
• Passengers must declare cash amounts, precious metals or valuable stones, that exceeds the permitted limit based on the customs laws applied in countries they’ll be visiting.
• Ensure that the worker accompanying the citizen in Saudi Arabia doesn’t exceed the visa validity period. Overstaying could result in fines and require visits to relevant departments for travel permission.
• Vehicle entry procedures require carrying the original vehicle ownership document, which must be valid, and the vehicle driver must be the owner. Alternatively, a valid external authorization from the vehicle owner to the driver is required when passing through the customs checkpoint. If a citizen wishes to cross into the Gulf Cooperation Council countries via the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this must be included in the authorization.
• Insurance on the vehicle must be obtained before entering Saudi territory.

The traveler through air, land, or sea ports is obligated to declare the following items:

• Cash amounts, transferable financial instruments, or other currencies if their total value exceeds 60,000 riyals or its equivalent.
• Jewelry, gemstones, and precious metals worth 60,000 riyals or more.
• Any luggage or gifts in commercial quantities or samples in quantities exceeding personal use and exceeding a value of 3000 riyals or its equivalent.
• Any tobacco products if their quantity exceeds 200 cigarettes or 500 grams.
• Any restricted materials that require approval from the relevant authorities, such as medications and drones.

• Health Care is available
• Hospitals and clinics in major cities are fully equipped.
• All hospitals in Saudi Arabia are licensed by the Ministry of Health.
• To apply for a permit to clear restricted medications for personal use by patients arriving in or departing from the Kingdom, the application must be submitted by the patient or their representative through the Controlled Drugs System (CDS) electronic platform via the following link: https://cds.sfda.gov.sa
• To learn more about the application steps, please refer to the illustrative image.

Please follow the instructions received from the official authorities, abide by the regulations and safety procedures. And always have the emergency, ambulance and hospital numbers, and request assistance from the UAE mission in emergency cases.

In the event of any disaster:

• Collect property and important items such as identification papers, money, valuables and first aid kit.
• Please leave residence place only when assistance is available.
• It is strongly recommended to exercise caution and refrain from driving through areas impacted by water accumulation in order to mitigate the risk associated with potential flooding hazards.
• Be careful at times of strong winds, and head towards the nearest safe place to take shelter.
• When earthquakes occur, you must leave buildings and head towards open and secure spaces.

Emergency numbers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:

• Police 999
• Ambulance 997
• Firefighter (Civil Defense) 998
• Kingdom emergency without SIM 112
• Traffic accidents 993
• Unified emergency number 911
• Road Safety 996
• Najm (traffic accidents) 199033 or WhatsApp (920000560)

• There are many official events and religious events in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia throughout the year
• The traveler must respect the prevailing values, customs, traditions and culture in the country.
  -The founding day holiday falls on the 22nd of February.
  -The National Day holiday of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia falls on the 23rd of September.
  -Happy Eid Al-Fitr holiday.
  -Eid Al-Adha holiday
  weekend:
  • Weekends as per the host country are as follows: Friday - Saturday

“Markhoos” is a service provided by the UAE Ministry of Interior to facilitate the smooth travel and movement of UAE nationals abroad, whether for short visits or long-term residence in various countries around the world.

Recognition: It is possible to drive with an Emirati license without the need for a practical or theoretical test for the purpose of tourism or visit.

Replacement: The driver's license can be exchanged for a long-term resident's license

Notes:

Please follow the laws, procedures and instructions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia