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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
FCDO advises against:
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Eastern Province
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Riyadh Province
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
We advise British nationals in Saudi Arabia to exercise increased caution.
If you are advised to take shelter, stay indoors or find the nearest safe building and take hard cover. An interior stairwell or a room with as few external walls or windows as possible may provide additional protection. Where available, follow advice from local authorities on how to stay safe in your location, including warnings from Civil Defence authorities, as risks may vary across Saudi Arabia.
It is illegal to film or photograph government buildings, diplomatic premises, military installations and palaces. You should not photograph, film or post on social media any footage of missiles, drones, interceptions or shrapnel you may see.
Regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption.   
The Iranian regime has publicly stated its intention to target locations associated with the United States and Israel. This includes US-linked organisations, businesses, facilities and institutions.
Stay away from areas around security or military facilities, and US-linked locations.
Iranian strikes against civilian infrastructure across the region such as ports, hotels, roads, bridges, energy facilities, oil production sites, water systems, and airports, have decreased. However, the risk of renewed strikes remains, and further attacks could occur at short notice. You should not approach any debris or sites that have been impacted.
Monitor local and international media for the latest information. 
Read If you’re affected by a crisis abroad – GOV.UK this includes suggestions on what you might include in your emergency supplies. 
Sign up to FCDO Travel Advice email alerts.
If you are a British national already living or travelling in Saudi Arabia, you should be prepared to change your plans quickly if necessary. You should have a ‘personal emergency plan’, including practical steps for leaving the country or staying safe during a crisis, that does not depend on support from the UK government.  
Commercial travel options remain widely available despite limited disruption and temporary closures of airspace across Saudi Arabia. If you judge it is safe to do so and plan to use commercial options to depart check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator, as well as the instructions of local authorities and the status of any border crossings before you travel. Make sure you have access to emergency supplies and essential medication. Travel within or out of Saudi Arabia is at your own risk. 
Keep your departure plans under review and ensure your travel documents are up to date, including any visas required for onward travel.
British nationals who are trying to leave the region via Saudi Arabia and who are travelling on British Emergency Travel Documents, Emergency Passports, or passports with less than 6 months remaining validity, should call the helplines for British Embassy Riyadh +966 (0) 11481 9100 or British Consulate General Jeddah +966 (0)126225550 for advice. 
See ‘Entry requirements’ page.
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide and see support for British nationals abroad for information about specific travel topics. 
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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