U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Full advisory →Is Saudi Arabia safe? 🇸🇦
Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, Saudi Arabia scores 44/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Saudi Arabia Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 2 Saudi Arabia destinations assessed, Jeddah scores highest (44/100), while Riyadh scores lowest (44/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 4Advises against all travel to parts of the country
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 within 10km of the border with Yemen all but essential travel to areas between 10km and 80km from the border with Yemen Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 3Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Saudi Arabia: avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Saudi Arabia destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Saudi Arabia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts | 30 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2019 | 0.9 / 100k | 95 | World Bank Open Data (2019) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2023 | 92.6% | 98 | UN SDG Global Database (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 65/100 | 65 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 61/100 | 61 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
04 · Questions
Saudi Arabia safety FAQ
Is Saudi Arabia safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Saudi Arabia Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Saudi Arabia averages 44/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Saudi Arabia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Jeddah currently scores highest at 44/100 (Use Caution). Riyadh scores lowest at 44/100.
Where does this Saudi Arabia safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.