Travel Information

French citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia

Citizens of French Southern and Antarctic Lands that are travelling to Saudi Arabia can get a visa on arrival.

What to expect in Saudi Arabia

low tax
🐌 Below average wifi
bad air quality
mild weather
🤝 friendly locals
safe neighbourhoods
⚡ Above average wifi

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Saudi Arabia from French Southern and Antarctic Lands usually are around 328.00 EUR. Turkish Airlines is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

KLM, and Emirates

. Popular domestic airlines are

KLM, Qatar, and Saudi

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

STC

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Careem.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is SAR.

1 EUR = 4.129536 SAR

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $4.00 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa will be provided by Customs and Immigration at the port of entry to citizens of Saudi Arabia

Notes and Passport Validity

Ensure that your passport is valid for 90 days past your travel date.

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time, due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to Saudi Arabia. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Saudi Arabia has confirmed COVID-19 is present in the country. All flights to and from Saudi Arabia have been suspended for two weeks commencing 15 March. If you arrived in Saudi Arabia after 13 March, you are required to remain in home quarantine for 14 days from your date of entry into Saudi Arabia. Entry by land borders is restricted to commercial trucks only. Performing Umrah has been temporarily suspended for all pilgrims. Visiting the Prophet’s Mosque in Makkah has also been temporarily suspended. Contact your airline or travel provider, or your nearest Embassy of Saudi Arabia for the latest information. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Saudi Arabia.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Saudi Arabia. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (2.71 / 5)
Safety (3.82 / 5)
Cost of Living (4.16 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$55.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$4.00 USD

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Popular Cities in Saudi Arabia

Dammam

Jeddah

Riyadh

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