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Saudi, a Kingdom That Inspires

Saudi Arabia

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Overview

Explore Saudi Arabia...​ 

Saudi Arabia is a desert country on the Arabian Peninsula, known for its vast oil reserves and modern infrastructure. It has one of the world's largest economies, driven primarily by oil exports.

Fun Fact: Saudi Arabia is home to 80% of the world's largest continuous sand desert, the Rub' al Khali, also known as the "Empty Quarter", which spans over 650,000 square kilometres and is one of the most inhospitable places on Earth.

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1-3hrs

Average Flight Time

Riyadh

Capital City of Saudi Arabia

Arabic

Official Language

Saudi Riyal

The currency used in Saudi Arabia is the Saudi riyal (SAR), which was introduced in 1960 to replace the pound.    

Asia

Asia is the largest and most populous continent, covering about 30% of the Earth’s land area and home to more than 4.7 billion people, roughly 60% of the global population. It is traditionally divided into several regions, each with distinct cultures, languages, and historical influences. Known for its vast diversity, Asia is home to major world economies like China, India, and Japan, as well as iconic landmarks such as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, and the Arabian Desert, while also being a centre of innovation, rich traditions, and some of the oldest continuous civilisations on Earth.

GST -1

Time-Zone

All Year

Climate

Saudi Arabia has an arid desert climate, with extremely hot summers and mild winters, especially in its inland regions. 

Coastal areas experience higher humidity due to the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, while the interior sees very little rainfall throughout the year. 

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Country Code: +966

Emergency Contact Numbers

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Visa Guidelines

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Start with the customer – find out what they want and give it to them.

Visa applications? Not exactly riveting, but often essential and always unavoidable.

We’ve done the research and pulled everything together to save you time, effort, and energy.

In the tabs, you can check if your child or student needs a visa for their trip. If they do, you’ll find clear guidance, embassy links, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

And when it comes to submitting the application, parents really are best placed. After all, no one knows the travelling student better.

Regardless of their GCC residency, minors cannot travel to Saudi Arabia without being accompanied by a first-degree relative, such as a parent/guardian, sibling, or grandparent.

Visa applications are part of the adventure, right?

Contact Details

Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi

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Consulate General of Saudi Arabia, Dubai

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This page was last reviewed on 19 February 2025. We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy.