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Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia: Currency, Shopping, and Exchange Rate
The national currency of Saudi Arabia is the Saudi Arabian Riyal RI 1 Saudi Arabian Riyal = 100 Halalah 5 Halalah = 20 Qurush The following banknotes are valid and in circulation in the country:
Exchange rate You can find a currency converter here: www.forium.de Note It should be noted, however, that the rate mentioned is not the one that you actually get when you exchange money. So he differs z. B. depending on whether you are exchanging in your home country or in the country of travel or whether you are exchanging cash or withdrawing money from the machine. In addition, the rate differs when exchanging for the foreign currency and when exchanging back. Bank opening hours
shop Shop opening times Shops in Saudi Arabia are open daily from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. However, most supermarkets have continuous opening hours. During the fasting month of Ramadan, however, almost all shops are closed, as well as during the five times of daily prayer. Cheap or country-specific goods, souvenirs Popular souvenirs from Saudi Arabia are pieces of jewelry, bronze and brass items, such as. B. lamps, as well as chests with brass fittings. Saudi Arabia: entry and exit requirements Formalities, visasTravelers from the EU need a passport that is still valid for at least six months, a return or onward travel ticket and a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. A personal invitation must be submitted for this. Furthermore, there should be no entry by Israeli authorities in the passport. Tourist visas are only issued in small numbers and for group travel. Single women under the age of 45 are not allowed to enter. In general, Saudi women are only allowed to travel when accompanied by male relatives or have to be picked up from the airport by a relative. Special entry visas are issued by the Saudi authorities for pilgrimages. Issuing of visas in Germany Visa department of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Kurfürstendamm 63 D-10707 Berlin Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 889 25 20 0 Fax: 0049 - (0) 30 - 889 25 10 3 www.saudibotschaft.de Import and export of foreign currency Local currency There is no limit to the import and export of local currency. Foreign currency The import and export of foreign currencies is unlimited. However, the Israeli currency is not allowed to be introduced. Departure fee There is no fee for leaving Saudi Arabia. Importing and exporting goods The following articles may be imported into Saudi Arabia duty-free: 600 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 500 g tobacco, perfume for personal use and cultured pearls for personal use. Personal items and clothing are also duty free. Cameras and computers are dutiable, but refunds will be given if exported within 90 days. There is a strict import ban on alcohol (in the event of violations: severe penalties), food of all kinds (especially pork and food with pork), palms or palm products, natural pearls and pornographic material (this means any representation of physical freedom) as well as drugs and weapons. All kinds of religious books are confiscated upon entry, including Islamic ones such as B. the Koran. Saudi Arabia: Travel Medicine, Vaccinations and Warnings Infectious DiseasesIn Saudi Arabia, the following infectious diseases, which do not or rarely occur in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, can be expected:
Vaccination recommendations When traveling to Saudi Arabia, in principle, the same vaccinations are recommended as are usual in Germany, Austria and Switzerland:
Compulsory vaccination The following vaccination regulations apply when entering and staying in Saudi Arabia:
2. Polio All persons under the age of 15 who are traveling from a country in which the polio virus has been reported by the WHO must have a polio vaccination and be able to prove it.
Malaria prophylaxis When traveling in the country, especially when traveling to the areas mentioned above, it is strongly advised to undergo malaria prophylaxis. However, if the side effects seem questionable to you, you should at least have a "stand-by preparation" with you. Who pays for vaccinations in Germany? Most children in Germany are vaccinated against a number of infectious diseases at an early age. However, the vaccination protection only lasts up to 10 years, in some cases even shorter. Therefore, before traveling abroad, you should carefully consider against which infectious diseases a vaccination is necessary or useful in the country concerned and whether the vaccination protection, if applicable, was not too long ago. Most statutory health insurances have been reimbursing the costs for the following vaccinations since June 2007. There is even no 10 € practice fee - but the insured usually have to pay the statutory co-payment, which is 10% of the vaccine price - that is at least 5 € and a maximum of 10 €. Under these conditions, the following vaccinations are free of charge:
Some health insurance companies also reimburse the cost of malaria prophylaxis. As a rule, private health insurance companies (inquire beforehand) also cover the costs mentioned. Warning noticesForeign Office (AA) of the Federal Republic of Germany Citizens' Service Phone: 0049 - (0) 30 - 5000 - 2000 Fax: 0049 - (0) 30 - 5000 - 51000 www.auswaertiges-amt.de Saudi Arabia: Transportation How do you get to Saudi Arabia?Direct flights from Europe go from Frankfurt/Main to Jeddah and from Geneva to Riyadh. Another international airport is located in Dammam. The Saudi Arabian Airlines is the national airline of the country www.saudiairlines.com. The most important international passenger ports are Dammam on the Persian Gulf and Jeddah and Yanbu on the Red Sea. There is regular passenger ferry service between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and a car ferry operates between Duba, also known as Dhiba, and Hurghada. The main highways connect Dammam, Medina and Jeddah with Amman in Jordan. Other roads lead to Yemen, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. A causeway was built from Al Khobar to Bahrain. Bus connections are offered between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Travel in the countryAir connections Saudi Arabia has a total of 202 airports and runways. There are regular flight connections between all major cities in the country. Railway The country's route network covers around 1,400 km. The most important rail link leads from Riyadh via Harad, Hofuf and Dhahran to Dammam. Bus The national bus network connects all major cities and rural regions with one another through regular scheduled services. Ferry connections Coastal shipping is also of great importance for passenger traffic. Dhows, large, bulbous wooden ships, can also be rented. Roads The country's road network covers over 150,000 km, of which around 45,500 km are paved. It connects all major cities and rural regions. Car, rental car A minimum age of 25 is required to rent a car. You also need a driver's license with a certified Arabic translation (valid for up to 3 months) or an international driver's license. Taxis Taxis operate in the cities and the fare should be agreed in advance. Traffic rules To avoid trouble with the police or even the courts, drivers should strictly adhere to the traffic regulations in force in the country. Regardless of the information given here, it is advisable to obtain more detailed information from the ADAC, the AvD or the Saudi Arabian traffic clubs. Top speeds
In addition, it is of course necessary to pay attention to the current local speed limits, which are indicated by traffic signs. Special regulations Women are prohibited from driving a car or cycling in Saudi Arabia. Women are also not permitted to drive a car with men to whom they are neither related nor married. Since non-Muslims are not allowed to enter Mecca and its surroundings, they have to use the so-called "Christian bypass". In traffic accidents, the question of guilt is resolved in a very arbitrary way. Furthermore, many traffic violations are punishable by prison sentences. Almost all street names and signposts are in Arabic only. Blood alcohol limit The official blood alcohol limit in Saudi Arabia is 0.0. International license plateAccording to Abbreviationfinder, the international license plate of Saudi Arabia is:
Saudi Arabia: Embassies and ConsulatesVisit Countryaah for a full list of Saudi Arabia embassies and consulates in each country around the world.
Representations of Saudi Arabia in GermanyThe embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was previously located on Kurfürstendamm before it moved to the old diplomatic quarter in Tiergartenstrasse in 2009. The building impresses with its special, almost filigree architecture. However, the official inauguration of the new embassy did not take place until February 9, 2011 in the presence of the Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Feisal and the German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle. Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Berlin Tiergartenstrasse 33-34 10785 Berlin Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 88 92 - 500 Fax: 0049 - (0) 30 - 88 92 - 51 79 German representations in Saudi Arabia Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter Riyadh 11693 Tel: 00966 - (0) 1 - 488 07 00 Fax: 00966 - (0) 1 - 488 06 60 Email: [email protected] Web: www.riad.diplo.de Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Al Basateen Village 21411 Jeddah Tel: 00966 - (0) 2 - 699 64 36 Fax: 00966 - (0) 2 - 699 63 89 Email: [email protected] Web: www.djidda.diplo. de Austrian representations in Saudi Arabia Embassy of the Republic of Austria in Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter Riyadh 11693 Tel: 00966 - (0) 1 - 480 12 17 Fax: 00966 - (0) 1 - 480 15 26 Email: [email protected] Web: www.aussenministerium.at/riyadh Honorary Consulate Alquds Street, 3rd Building East of Intercontinental Hotel Al-Hamra District, 21462 Jeddah Tel: 00966 - (0) 2 - 669 33 22 Fax: 00966 - (0) 2 - 669 64 99 Representations of Saudi Arabia in Austria Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Vienna Formanekgasse 38 1190 Vienna Tel: 0043 - (0) 1 - 367 25 31 Fax: 0043 - (0) 1 - 367 25 40 Email: [email protected] Swiss representations in Saudi Arabia Swiss Embassy in Riyadh Diplomatic quarter Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia Tel: 00966 - 1 - 488 12 91 Fax: 00966 - 1 - 488 06 32 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.eda.admin. ch/riad
The Swiss embassy in Saudi Arabia is still responsible for:
Consulate General of Switzerland in Jeddah Medina Road, Km. 2 Alireza-Tower, 10th Floor Jeddah 21431, Saudi Arabia Tel: 00 966 - 2 - 651 07 72 00 966 - 2 - 651 07 76 00 966 - 2 - 657 10 25 Fax: 00 966 - 2 - 651 9105 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.eda.admin.ch/djeddah Representations of Saudi Arabia in Switzerland Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Bern Kramburgstrasse 12 3006 Bern Tel: 0041 - (0) 31 - 352 15 55/-56 Fax: 0041 - (0) 31 - 351 45 81 Email: [email protected] Consulate General of Saudi Arabia Route de Lausanne 263 1292 Chambésy (near Geneva) Tel: 0041 - (0) 22 - 758 97 97 Fax: 0041 - (0) 22 - 758 97 37 Email: [email protected]
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