Overland Saudi Arabia Travel
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Contents
- 1 Visiting Saudi Arabia
- 2 Entering Saudi Arabia with a Car or Motorbike
- 3 Driving in Saudi Arabia
- 4 Gas and Diesel price in Saudi Arabia
- 5 Safety and Security Considerations
- 6 Camping in Saudi Arabia
- 7 Navigation
- 8 Special Overland Travel interests
- 9 Vehicle Maintenance
- 10 Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Saudi Arabia
- 11 References
- 12 Helpful External links
Visiting Saudi Arabia
Give a brief overview of what it's like to visit. How easy is the border, how safe is the country, are there great things to see and do, etc.
Entering Saudi Arabia with a Car or Motorbike
Correct as of: July 2013
Required Paperwork
(To check if you need a travel Visa for Saudi Arabia, application instructions and fees see: Saudi Arabia Visa online application at VisaHQ.com)
List the paperwork required to enter with a vehicle, including number of copies
Process at border
Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle
An excellent write-up of the process to get the ferry from Sudan is http://travelafricaoverland.com/ferry-sudan-to-saudi/
Cost of entry
State the cost for a vehicle to enter
Permitted length of stay
It is almost impossible to get more then a three day transit permit.
Extension of stay
Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.
Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country
Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.
Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.
Exiting with a vehicle
Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.
Driving in Saudi Arabia
Recommended books for Overlanding in Saudi Arabia
Travel insurance for Saudi Arabia
World Nomads offer the most flexible Travel Insurance at the best prices for multi-country / multi-year trips. You can buy, extend and claim online, even after you've left home.
Vehicle insurance requirements
Insurance is mandatory and can be bought at the border.
Cost of vehicle insurance
State the price of insurance and a time period.
Where to purchase vehicle insurance
Insurance can be bought at the border.
Driving license
State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.
Driving side of road
Right.
RHD vehicles cannot be driven unless being driven in the desert or being used in private compounds.
Overlanders have reported having an RHD Australian vehicle and they had to get it onto a truck and drive it to the Jordanian border in November 2011.
Mandatory items in vehicle
State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle. (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)
Roads
General Road quality
Roads are in excellent condition. All tarmac and well maintained.
Road signs
Road signs are in abundance and are usually, but not always, bilingual. Arabic and English.
Toll roads
List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.
Bribery in Saudi Arabia
Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.
Checkpoints
describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.
Traveling with pets
List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.
Gas and Diesel price in Saudi Arabia
Last updated: March 2011
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| Gasoline Grade | Price |
|---|---|
| Regular | $0.61 USD per Gallon (US)[1] |
| Super (88) | ?? |
| Premium (90) | ?? |
| Ultra (95) | ?? |
| Diesel | ?? |
Link to external websites with price & quality information, if available.
Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency
Saudi is a major producer of fuel so shortages are very unlikely
Although distances are big, every small town has one or more gas stations so you're probably never further then 100k from a gas station.
Gas and Diesel Quality
Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.
State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.
Safety and Security Considerations
Driving at night
Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.
Vehicle parking
Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night. If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.
Special driving considerations
A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).
List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.
Security advisories and information
- Country Specific Information - U.S. Department of State
- Travel Reports and Warnings - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
- Travel advice by country - Foreign and Commonwealth office (U.K.)
- Travel Advice for Saudi Arabia - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Camping in Saudi Arabia
Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.
List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.
Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.
Camping guide books
List and link to books specifically for camping.
Drinking water
Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink. If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.
Paper maps
Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in Saudi Arabia
GPS Maps of Saudi Arabia
Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa). (with links to each).
GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in Saudi Arabia
- iOverlander is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.
Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.
Special Overland Travel interests
List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders
Vehicle Maintenance
Dealers
4x4s / Trucks
- Toyota Global Dealer Locator
- Land Rover International Dealer Locator
- Mercedes Benz International (select country on bottom right)
- Jeep International site locator
Motorbikes
Local Garages
Add known good mechanics here.
Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Saudi Arabia
Buy
Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle.
List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.
Sell
Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'
References
Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.
Helpful External links
Add any helpful external links here.
- Saudi Arabia: Visa and Passport requirements | World Travel Guide
- Health Information for Travelers to Saudi Arabia - Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Saudi Arabia travel guides at wikivoyage
- Saudi Arabia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
