Arriving in Saudi Arabia from Sudan Sudan

IfOn you’re12 May the Saudi government announced the end of humanitarian evacuations from Sudan. British Nationals arriving in Saudi Arabia from Sudan,Sudan should contact the Saudi authorities for the latest entry clearance procedures. SeeCheck the latest ‘Entry requirements’ section for further information on entering Saudi Arabia.

If you are arriving in Jeddah from Port Sudan and need urgent assistance, you can contact our consular help desk on +966 (0)12 622 5550 and press option 4 or you can submit an enquiry, or contact us on Twitter or Facebook.

See our latest Sudan travel advice for for information about how to leave Port Sudan.

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NoTerrorists travelare very likely to try to carry out attacks in Saudi Arabia. Attacks can betarget guaranteedforeign safe.nationals Readand alltourist sites.

Daesh (formerly referred to as ISIL) claimed responsibility for an attack on 11 November 2020 which targeted a ceremony in Jeddah, commemorating the end of World War I, using an explosive device. On 11 November 2019, a terrorist carried out a knife attack on artists performing on stage during Riyadh Season Festival, injuring four people. You should be vigilant and follow the advice of the local authorities. See Terrorism.

There’s a heightened risk of terrorism against aviation interests. Additional security measures have been in thisplace guideon andflights seedeparting supportfrom forSaudi BritishArabia nationalsto abroadthe UK since March 2017. You should co-operate fully with security officials. Restrictions on carrying large electronic devices in the aircraft cabin on these flights have now been lifted. forFor more information and advice about specificwhat items you can take into the cabin on your flight from Saudi Arabia to the UK, contact your airline or travel topics. company.

FollowSaudi Arabia has been leading coalition air strikes in Yemen since 2015, following a request for support from President Hadi to deter continued Houthi aggression. Clashes along the Saudi-Yemeni border continue, resulting in both military and contactcivilian FCDOcasualties.

Missiles, travelUnmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) and water borne IEDs continue to be launched against Saudi Arabia, targeting critical national infrastructure, including aviation interests and oil infrastructure. Many of these have been intercepted and destroyed by Saudi air defence systems.

Attacks against critical national infrastructure are likely. Energy facilities in the Kingdom have been targeted. Abha International Airport (Asir province) has been the target of a number of attacks, resulting in injury to civilians and the death of one.

Attacks may be made on Twitter,other Facebooklocations in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh and InstagramJeddah, and along the Red Sea coast. There have been 11 intercepted missile attacks over Riyadh since the first missile attack on 4 November 2017, the most recent on 6 December 2021. In the event of a missile attack, you should stay indoors, monitor local media reports and follow the advice of the local authorities. See Local travel - Saudi Arabia-Yemen border.

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Public whendemonstrations thisare adviceillegal isin updated. Saudi Arabia. Follow local media and be alert to local and regional developments which might trigger public disturbances. Despite warnings issued by the authorities, demonstrations do take place from time to time. You should avoid protests or demonstrations. See Political situation.

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IfBritish younationals chooseresident outside of Saudi Arabia can apply to travel,perform researchUmrah yourthrough destinationsthe official platform Nusuk, and getto appropriateperform travelHajj insurancethrough the official Nusuk Hajj platform. InsuranceDetails shouldof coverthe yourprocess itinerary,can be found on the official Ministry of Hajj Twitter page. The next Hajj will take place in June 2024. Please ensure you have registered and planned activitiesyour visit in advance. Bookings for the 2024 Hajj have not yet opened. For more information and expensesadvice, see the Pilgrimage and Health sections.

Consular support is severely limited in anparts emergency. of Saudi Arabia where we advise against travel, and limited in the areas we advise against all but essential travel. If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy or consulate.