Saudi Arabia - Arábia Saudita

THE Saudi Arabia is a country of Middle East.

Regions

asir

Ash Sharqiyah

hejaz

Nejede

North

Cities

• Riyadh
• Jeddah
• mecca
• Medina
• Lady

Other destinations

Understand

The calendar adopted is the Islamic (Hijrah), quite different from the Gregorian calendar used in the Western world. The dates mentioned in documents are both.

To arrive

The country has always granted three types of visa: religious tourism, family visits and business. Brazilian citizens must obtain an entry visa in advance, in any situation. In the case of business, the grant depends on a peculiarity: it is necessary to be invited by a Saudi company, written in Arabic and in the original version. Recently, tour operators licensed by the Saudis have passed and issue conventional tourist visas. Visas are normally for a single entry into the country. For those who want to visit the country, it is recommended to make arrangements in advance. Yellow fever vaccine is required.

By airplane

• O King Khaled International Airport it is 35 km north of Riyadh. Prepaid taxis with the airport logo operate 24 hours a day and take 30 minutes to reach the city. Limos also make the journey. There is no public transport to/from the airport. The main company is the Saudi Arabian Airlines.

Of boat

The main ports are the Lady, in the Persian Gulf, and that of Jeddah, in the Red Sea.

By car

Saudi Arabia's international routes link the country to the Jordan, Yemen, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq and United Arab Emirates.

By bus/bus

There are regular bus lines between the country and Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Syria, Turkey and United Arab Emirates

By train/train

Circular

By airplane

In addition to the national company, the Arabian Express has domestic routes.

Of boat

By car

The main international car rental companies operate in the country. Taxis are very expensive. Driver's licenses are normally accepted for a period of up to three months, as long as they are legally translated into Arabic. The use of an international license with sanctioned translation is recommended, but not mandatory. Women cannot drive in the country, as well as travel in cars with men who are not their relatives or by marriage.

By bus/bus

The company SAPTCO offers intercity and local bus services. Vehicles are modern, air-conditioned and double-decker; in addition, they all need to have a screen-separated part for women to use.

By train/train

THE Saudi Railways Organization operates train services in the country. The main line connects Riyadh and Lady, with 570 km in length. There is a daily service with air-conditioned cars and a restaurant car. A second line directly links Riyadh with Hofuf. Children under the age of four are free.

Speak

Buy

Jewelry, tapestries, bath products, luxury items, ethnic clothing, incense, bronze pieces. Bargaining is critical, even for electronics. Shops are open from Saturday to Thursday, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm (during Ramadan, from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am).

With the

The local food is very spicy. The most common meats are chicken and lamb, although almost all meat is eaten except pork, which is prohibited by law. The most commonly found foods are rice, lentils, hummus (chickpea paste), kultra (chicken or lamb skewer), Kebab (served with soup and vegetables), mezze (assorted starters), cakes, and muhalabia (rice pudding).

Kibe Cru is also very common, usually consumed in Brazil.

drink and go out

• Alcohol is banned in the country. Getting caught drunk can cause serious problems.
• Coffee and fruit juice are an alternative to alcohol. Non-alcoholic beer and cocktails are served in hotels.

Learn

Saudi Arabia is a very traditional country and its laws are strict by Western standards.

Work

In Saudi Arabia, the salary for employees is not 1000 euros as in Portugal, but around 3500.

Safety

Health

• The country requires vaccination against yellow fever from those who come from countries with any region infected by the disease, such as Brazil.
• Typhus vaccine is recommended.
• Some regions in the south of the country have cases of malaria.
• Leishmaniasis occurs in the southwest of the country, and rabies has yet to be eradicated.
• Tap water can be contaminated. It is recommended to boil or sterilize it before using, even for brushing teeth.
• Medical services are of high quality, but treatments are very expensive. Health insurance is basic....

respect

• A number of products are prohibited from entering the country: alcohol, narcotics and drugs, over-the-counter medicines, pornography, religious books (except the Koran), among others.
• Eating, drinking and smoking during the Ramadan fast is severely punished.

Stay in touch

Embassy of Brazil in Riyadh: Ibin Zaher Street - Diplomatic Quarter, P.O.Box 94348 - Riyadh 11693 - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, tel. (966 1) 488-0018/25 (General) and 488-0054, emails: [email protected] (GENERAL) [email protected] (SECOM)

Leave

SAR 50.00 fee to leave the country.

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