Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 29, 2020 Location: International flights from Saudi Arabia Event:   The December 27 General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Circular No. 4/34761 permitted airlines to carry non-Saudi passengers outside the Kingdom subject to certain restrictions. Saudia Airlines is operating limited international flights to the United States.  Other airlines also have limited operations to other countries.  ... Read More»

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 28, 2020 Location: Saudi international airports, and land and sea ports Event:  In response to the new strain of COVID-19, on December 27, the government of Saudi Arabia announced a one-week extension of its travel-related restrictions.  The restrictions, originally announced on December 21, extended the suspension, except in exceptional cases, of all international flights for travelers, including entry to the ... Read More»

Routine Notification – Holiday Closure of U. S. Embassy and Consulates, Saudi Arabia Location: U. S. Embassy and Consulates, Saudi Arabia Notification: The U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulates General in Saudi Arabia will be closed December 24-27, 2020.  The Embassy and U.S. Consulates General will re-open on December 28.  In the event of an emergency for ... Read More»

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 21, 2020 Location: Saudi international airports, and land and sea ports Event:  The government of Saudi Arabia has announced additional COVID-19 related restrictions beginning today, December 21, 2020.  All international flights for travelers have been suspended for one week except for foreign carriers that are currently inside the Kingdom ... Read More»

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (December 6, 2020) Location: Saudi Arabia Event: The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia periodically reissues and highlights best security practices for U.S. citizens residing in or visiting the country.  Following is the latest security and safety information available. The Department of State’s August 31, 2020  Travel Advisory  states the need ... Read More»