Location: Country-wide The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced today that travelers from eleven previously restricted countries, including the United States, will be allowed to travel directly to Saudi Arabia, if they follow existing entry requirements.  The countries are: the United States, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.  ... Read More»

May 26, 2021 Location:  Saudi Arabia Event:  U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports; no other travel permitted on expired passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport only for direct return ... Read More»

Location: Jeddah and Khamis Musheit, Saudi Arabia Event: There are reports of suspected attacks and explosions today near Jeddah and Khamis Musheit, Saudi Arabia.  Consulate General Jeddah urges U.S. citizens to review precautions to take in the event of an attack and stay alert in case of additional future attacks. The U.S. Consulate General in ... Read More»