Location: Jeddah Event: The U.S. Consulate-General in Jeddah is following an explosion that occurred at the non-Muslim cemetery in central Jeddah.  American citizens are advised to avoid the nearby area and exercise caution in public places. Per the Department of State’s August 31, 2020  Travel Advisory , “Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Saudi Arabia. Terrorists …

Location: Riyadh Event: The Embassy is no longer tracking reports of missiles or drones headed toward Riyadh.  However, the Embassy advises American citizens to continue to exercise increased caution in Saudi Arabia due to terrorism and the threat of missile and drone attacks on civilian targets.  Read our full advisory here https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/ .  Reminder of Actions …

Location: Riyadh Event: The Embassy is tracking reports of possible missiles or drones that may be headed toward Riyadh today, October 28.  The Embassy urges American citizens to stay alert, and to immediately review and take necessary precautions. Actions to Take: If you hear a loud explosion or if sirens are activated, immediately seek cover. …

Health Alert: Changes to Jeddah Curfew Message for U.S. Citizens – June 6, 2020 Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Event: The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced new curfew restrictions for the city of Jeddah designed to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. These restrictions begin today, Saturday, June 6, and will remain …

Health Alert–Additional Repatriation Flights from Riyadh and Jeddah Message for U.S. Citizens – May 20, 2020 Location: Saudi Arabia Event:  The U.S. Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has arranged with Saudi authorities and Saudia Airlines to offer limited commercial flights from the Kingdom to the United States during the period that regular commercial service is suspended to help contain the COVID-19 virus. Saudia Airlines has announced additional flights to …

Health Alert: Closures and Curfew/Movement Restrictions over the Eid Holiday Message for U.S. Citizens – May 18, 2020 Location:  Saudi Arabia Event:  The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and the U.S. Consulates General in Dhahran and Jeddah will be closed from Sunday, May 24 through Thursday, May 28 for the Memorial Day and Eid-al-Fitr holidays, resuming operations on …

Message for U.S. Citizens – April 12, 2020 Location: Saudi Arabia Event: The U.S. Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has arranged with Saudi authorities and Saudia Airlines to offer limited commercial flights from the Kingdom to the United States during the period that regular commercial service is suspended to help contain the COVID-19 virus. Saudia Airlines has announced additional flights to the United States departing the Kingdom this …

The U.S. Mission continues to work with Saudi authorities to arrange repatriation flights to the United States from various Saudi cities on a commercial airline.  No flights or departure/arrival locations have been confirmed at this time.  When flights are confirmed, it will likely be with little advanced warning.  We will inform by email all persons …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 29, 2020 Location: Nationwide Event: Saudi authorities have announced that the current suspensions on international and domestic flights; bus, taxi, and train transportation between cities; and the closure of government offices and most private sector offices and businesses, have been extended until further notice. Saudi authorities have also announced that, effective this …

Location: International airports Event:  The government of Saudi Arabia has announced that as part of its efforts to contain the COVID-19 virus, all international flights, both incoming and outgoing, will be suspended for a period of two weeks, beginning at 11 A.M. tomorrow, Sunday, March 15, 2020. Actions to Take: Stay abreast of local news …

Location: Land borders between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates Event:  The government of Saudi Arabia has announced additional COVID-19 related restrictions on entry to the Kingdom.  Effective at 11:55 PM on March 7, the causeway between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, and land borders between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and …

Location: Heightened Risk of Missile and Drone attacks Event: The Mission advises the American community in Saudi Arabia of the heightened risk of missile and drone attacks. In the past, regional actors hostile to Saudi Arabia have conducted missile and drone attacks against both civilian and military targets inside the Kingdom. U.S. citizens living and …

Exercise increased caution in Saudi Arabia due to terrorism and the threat of missile and drone attacks on civilian targets. Do not travel to: Within 50 miles of the border with Yemen due to terrorism and armed conflict. Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Saudi Arabia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, …

The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia wishes to advise American citizens that the Saudi General Directorate of Civil Defense announced on September 11 via social media that on Thursday, September 19 at 1 PM it will conduct a test of the Emergency Alert Warning siren systems in Riyadh, and the greater Riyadh municipalities of al-Diriyah, …

Security Alert – U. S. Mission Saudi Arabia – September 14, 2019 Location: Abqaiq and Khurais, Eastern Province Event: Fires at Saudi Aramco oil facilities at Abqaiq and Khurais, 75 kilometers and 280 kilometers, respectively, south west of Dhahran.  The official Saudi press agency has stated that the fires were caused by drone attacks.  Saudi …

Security Alert – U. S. Mission Saudi Arabia (3/31/2018) Location: Saudi Arabia Event: Safety Procedures in Case of Missile Strikes The Department of State’s Travel Advisory for Saudi Arabia advises American citizens to exercise increased caution in Saudi Arabia due to the threat of missile attacks emanating from Yemen on civilian targets. All U.S. citizens …

Mission of the United States of America Saudi Arabia MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS: TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR SAUDI ARABIA On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State made changes to its consular safety and security information program. Travel Advisories replaced Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country now has a Travel Advisory, which provides one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel Advisory …

Message for US Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information  On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts.  Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice.  The Travel …

The Embassy is aware of reports of an attempted missile strike against Riyadh the afternoon of December 19th.  U.S. citizens should follow local news and information and carefully review the Travel Warning for Saudi Arabia. To stay in touch, follow us on our ACS Twitter account  @ksa_acs For further information: See the State Department’s travel website for …

As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.  This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September …

Mission of the United States of America Saudi Arabia   SECURITY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS  President Trump’s announcement concerning Jerusalem has generated significant media attention. At this time, the U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia is not aware of any specific, credible threats against American citizens in Saudi Arabia.  We urge all Americans to maintain a …

The State Department warns U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to Saudi Arabia due to continuing threats from terrorist groups and the threat of ballistic missile attacks on civilian targets by rebel forces in Yemen.  This Travel Warning supersedes the previous version issued on March 29, 2017. Terrorist threats persist throughout Saudi …

Mission of the United States of America in Saudi Arabia SECURITY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS   14 November 2017 The United States Mission in Saudi Arabia advises U.S. citizens of the continuing threat posed by ballistic missiles fired by rebels in Yemen at Saudi Arabia. In the past year, rebels have fired several long-range missiles …

Several news outlets are reporting an attack against Al-Salam Palace today in Jeddah. The Palace is located next to the King Abdulaziz Road/Andalus Road. Due to the possibility of ongoing police activity, American citizens are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the area. Sincerely, American Citizen Services U.S. Consulate General Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Mission of the United States of America in Saudi Arabia EMERGENCY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS 4 October 2017 Ongoing Security Operation in Al-Rimmal Neighborhood of Riyadh The Embassy is aware of an ongoing security operation in Al-Rimmal neighborhood of east Riyadh.  U.S Citizens are advised to avoid that area until further notice. Follow us on …

As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.  This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated March …

SECURITY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS June 9, 2017 The United States Mission in Saudi Arabia reiterates its recommendation that U.S. citizens exercise caution in places frequented by foreigners due to the continuing risk of terrorist attacks directed or inspired by ISIS (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula across the Kingdom. Terrorist attacks can occur …

MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS November 22, 2016 This message is being sent out in response to reports of potentially serious weather across Saudi Arabia this week.  Heavy rainfall, high winds and rough seas may strike various areas across the country. The national weather authority in Saudi Arabia, the Presidency of Meteorology and Environmental Protection, has …

Security Message for U.S. Citizens U.S. Embassy November 9, 2016 Due to the continuing risk of terrorist attacks directed or inspired by ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) across the Kingdom, the United States Mission in Saudi Arabia reiterates its recommendation that U.S. citizens exercise caution in places frequented by foreigners. The …

Security Message for U.S. Citizens U.S. Embassy Riyadh August 10, 2016   SECURITY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS   The United States Mission in Saudi Arabia advises its staff and private U.S. citizens to exercise caution when attending large public gatherings, including Saudi cultural festivals, religious gatherings, fairs and markets.   U.S. government personnel and their …

Security Message U.S. Embassy Riyadh August 1, 2016 SECURITY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS: VIOLENCE AT YEMEN BORDER In light of ongoing incidents of violence and military activity on the border between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, we urge U.S. citizens to defer travel within 50 miles of the border, and to the cities of Jizan and …

SECURITY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS: REPORTED THREAT The United States Embassy has received reports of a potential, imminent threat against U.S. citizens in areas of Jeddah frequented by Westerners, such as markets, restaurants, and shopping malls, among others. Remember to vary your routes and times in all instances when traveling in the Kingdom. All U.S. …

July 4, 2016 The United States Embassy notes media reports of suicide bombings at the Al-Haram al-Nabawi Mosque in Medina and the Sheikh Faraj Al Omran Mosque in Qatif.  Reports indicate that two attackers died after attempting to enter the Al Omran Mosque in Qatif.  At the Al-Haram al-Nabawi Mosque, reports indicate that several individuals, …

The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia notes that media outlets are reporting a suspected suicide attack near the U.S. Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia which occurred in the early morning hours of July 4. There are no casualties or injuries among U.S. Consulate staff. Media report two Saudi police officers were injured. The U.S. Embassy …

The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that ISIL, al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those …

The U.S. Embassy has been made aware of information indicating that there are threats against unspecified compounds in which United States citizens reside in the Eastern Province. Saudi authorities are actively investigating the threat, and the Embassy and Consulates are monitoring the situation. As a reminder, and as stated in the September 21, 2015 Department …

Reports of military and terrorist activity at and near Saudi Arabia’s border with Yemen continue. On August 26, U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia received multiple reports of what appear to have been one or more missiles fired in the direction of Jazan, a coastal city in the extreme south of Saudi Arabia. Houthi forces have subsequently …

This security message is being sent following the fatal bombing at a mosque in Abha today, August 6, 2015. It is not clear at this time how many people were killed or who might be responsible. It has been reported that those killed were members of Saudi security forces. Saudi authorities are investigating the incident. …

Saudi press report that at least four people were killed and others wounded in an explosion today at a Shia mosque in the Al Anoud district of Dammam. Local authorities will be controlling access to the site to allow emergency personnel to operate. U.S. government personnel continue to be restricted from travel within 50 miles …

This is a security reminder after ongoing attacks on Najran by Houthi forces at the southern border with Yemen starting on Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 6, in which Houthi mortars and rockets have hit civilian targets and killed and injured a number of Saudi citizens. The Embassy and Consulates General strongly recommend that …