- Affected country
- Saudi Arabia
- Location / route
- —
- Official source
- UK FCDO — Travel advice: Saudi Arabia
- Published by source
- September 21, 2026 3:23 AM CST
- Effective period
- Not stated
- Last verified
- — — verification pending
- Status
- Active
Summary of official information. Always check the official source and follow the guidance of the authorities. UECN does not issue risk ratings; the absence of an alert does not mean that a destination is safe.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advice against all but essential travel extends to include the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait in Aseer province. The FCDO continues to advise against all travel to within 10km of the border with Yemen and all but essential travel to areas between 10km and 80km from the border with Yemen. ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks') Foreign travel advice Saudi Arabia ! Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Saudi Arabia. ! Warning FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Saudi Arabia. Subscriptions Get email alerts Warnings and insurance Still current at: 25 September 2026 Updated: 20 September 2026 Latest update: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advice against all but essential travel extends to include the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait in Aseer province. The FCDO continues to advise against all travel to within 10km of the border with Yemen and all but essential travel to areas between 10km and 80km from the border with Yemen. ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks') Download a more detailed map (PDF, 1.03 MB) Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Saudi Arabia-Yemen border FCDO advises against: all travel to…
Revision history
- Active Detected at official source — awaiting editorial review
Sources
- UK FCDO — Travel advice: Saudi Arabia · 2026-09-20
