Saudi Arabia opens tourist visa 20 19 Latest entry regulations of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia opens tourist visas to China citizens. Friends who want to travel to Saudi Arabia can look at the requirements of tourist visas and the matters needing attention when applying for tourist visas. Let's take a look at Bian Xiao.

Visa Information Saudi Arabia announced on September 27th that it will officially open tourist visa applications to citizens of 49 countries, including China, from the 28th. This is the first time that Saudi Arabia has opened tourist visas to foreign tourists.

You can apply for an electronic visa on the official website of Saudi Tourism and National Heritage Administration (www.sauditourism.sa).

Saudi Arabia is full of miracles, from the Han Zhi Railway, which is full of the movie Lawrence of Arabia, to the remains of brick walls in Delia. Madain Saleh, carved from rocks, is the largest archaeological treasure in Arabian Peninsula. Jeddah, the gateway to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, has a charming ancient city built by coral, and a top diving place far away from people on the coast of the Red Sea.

In addition, it is full of amazing natural beauty, especially the ups and downs of the Alsi Mountains in the southwest of Saudi Arabia. It is also one of the few places where modern tourism is rarely seen. Here you will see a unique culture that is quite well preserved.

Visa Precautions Tourist visas are only issued to adults over 18 years old, and minors need the consent of their guardians to apply.

Tourist visas are only valid for short-term sightseeing in Saudi Arabia. Foreign citizens who go to Saudi Arabia for work, study, medical care, pilgrimage and other activities must apply for visas consistent with the purpose of entry.

Stay within the validity and duration of the visa, and you will be fined for overstaying.

Precautions for entry Saudi Arabia is a traditional Islamic country, and it is forbidden to import or bring non-halal food such as pork and alcohol into the country. Other contraband also includes unauthorized news publications, audio-visual products (such as CDs and mobile hard disks). ) and printed matter, weapons, fireworks, electronic cigarettes, watches, pens, glasses, airplanes, etc. Including photo stealing equipment. Details can be found on the website of Saudi Customs: https://www.customs.gov.sa/ar/general/Prohibited-goods.

When entering Saudi Arabia, it is necessary to declare to the Saudi customs department the cash with an amount of more than 60,000 riyals (or equivalent financial circulation tools and foreign currency), commodities with a value of more than 3,000 riyals (including gifts and articles for personal use), more than 200 cigarettes or 500 grams of tobacco products, and restricted items such as drones and medicines that need the approval of relevant authorities.

Saudi Arabia can impose the death penalty on those who carry or sell drugs. If you need to bring Chinese patent medicines or large doses of personal medicines into the country, it is recommended to provide a doctor's prescription.

People with Israeli visas on their passports need to apply for new passports, otherwise they will be banned from entering the country.

Custom taboo

Religious activities other than Islam are prohibited in public places.

Women are generally required to wear robes when going out, but headscarves are not mandatory; Men are not allowed to be topless or wear sleeveless tops and knee-length shorts in public places.

Alcohol is strictly prohibited in Saudi Arabia, and all restaurants and hotels do not serve alcoholic beverages. If the drinker is caught, he will be punished by imprisonment, flogging and fine. Heavy penalties will also be imposed on those who buy, smuggle or drive under the influence of alcohol.

During Ramadan in Saudi Arabia, all Muslims except the elderly, children, patients and pregnant women are prohibited from drinking, eating and smoking at sunrise and sunset. Non-Muslims in China are not allowed to eat, drink or smoke in public places or in front of Muslims during fasting, and they are not allowed to provide food and drinks for on-site consumption, otherwise they may face punishment such as repatriation.

Travel tips

Saudi law does not allow non-Muslims to enter Mecca and Medina, and offenders will be arrested, prosecuted and repatriated.

Saudis pray five times a day for ten minutes to half an hour. During the prayer period, shopping malls, restaurants, cafes and other consumer places are closed.

Museums, parks, zoos and other public places in Saudi Arabia usually set different opening hours for different objects such as families, women and single men. It is recommended to make preparations in advance before visiting.

You can take photos in public places. Places where photographing is prohibited, such as military security places and diplomatic areas, are generally equipped with warning signs. Please strictly observe them. You can't take pictures of people, especially women, without your permission.

Important telephone number: Passport General Administration of the Ministry of Interior (Immigration Management): 992.

Call 999, ambulance 997.

Global consular protection and service emergency hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (24 hours): +86- 10- 12308 or+86-10-5991.

Consular protection assistance telephone number of the embassy in Saudi Arabia:

+966- 1 1-483 1590

Consular protection assistance telephone number of the Consulate General in Jeddah:

+966-508399809