Saudi Arabia Travel Risk Level

Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia due to risk of Iranian drone and missile targeting of American interests , armed conflict , terrorism , exit bans , and local laws regarding social media activity . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. 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. Armed conflict Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, there has been an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran. Commercial flights are operational from Saudi Arabia though have been significantly disrupted. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Saudi Arabia due to the safety risks . Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more. Terrorism is a concern in Saudi Arabia. Attacks can occur with little or no warning, especially around holidays. They can involve knives, firearms, and vehicles. Terrorists may use violence to respond to direct attacks against them or other military operations in the region. Potential targets include: Important political, cultural, or religious locations Places visited by U.S. citizens and other foreigners Tourist locations and large gatherings Hotels, and locations where American citizens gather Transportation hubs Markets and shopping malls Entertainment venues Government facilities Missile and drone attacks from Iran and threats from Houthis in Yemen. Iran has launched missile and drone attacks into Saudi Arabia. Attacks have targeted cities, infrastructure, airport

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Saudi Arabia-Yemen border FCDO advises against: all travel to within 10km of the border with Yemen all but essential travel to areas between 10km and 80km from the border with Yemen Eastern Province FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Eastern Province Riyadh Province FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Riyadh Province Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel . Exercise increased caution We advise British nationals in Saudi Arabia to exercise increased caution. If you are advised to take shelter, stay indoors or find the nearest safe building and take hard cover. An interior stairwell or a room with as few external walls or windows as possible may provide additional protection. Where available, follow advice from local authorities on how to stay safe in your location, including warnings from Civil Defence authorities, as risks may vary across Saudi Arabia. It is illegal to film or photograph government buildings, diplomatic premises, military installations and palaces. You should not photograph, film or post on social media any footage of missiles, drones, interceptions or shrapnel you may see. Regional escalation Regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption. The Iranian regime has publicly stated its intention to target locations associated with the United States and Israel. This includes US-linked organisations, businesses, facilities and institutions. Stay away from areas around security or military facilities, and US-linked locations. Iranian strikes against civilian infrastructure across the region such as ports, hotels, roads, bridges, energy facilities, oil production sites, water systems, and airports, have decreased. However, the risk of renewed strikes remains, and further attacks could occur at short notice. Yo