- Phone
- +966-11-835-4000
- Website
- sa.usembassy.gov
United States
Saudi Arabia
US Embassy & Consulates in Saudi Arabia
- 1 embassy
- 2 consulates general
- 1 consulate
In Saudi Arabia, the United States has an embassy in Riyadh, 2 consulates general in Jeddah and Dammam and a consulate in Jeddah. The United States requires Saudi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: the United States’ 4 missions in Saudi Arabia
Map: the United States’ 4 missions in Saudi Arabia
US Embassy in Riyadh
The United States has its embassy in Riyadh, the capital. Its phone number and website are on its page.
US consulates in Saudi Arabia
- Consulate General of the United States in Jeddah
Al Safa Street, Jeddah
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The United States also has 2 consulates general in Jeddah and Dammam and a consulate in Jeddah; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
United States visa for Saudi citizens
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United States visa requirements for citizens of Saudi Arabia
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United States requires Saudi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Saudi Arabia turn to the US embassy in Riyadh or one of the consulates in Jeddah and Dammam; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Saudi Arabia’s missions in the United States
Missions of Saudi Arabia in the United States (2)
In return, Saudi Arabia has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Saudi Arabia
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 4 of them are in Saudi Arabia.
Travel to Saudi Arabia for US citizens
US citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days. In Saudi Arabia, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Saudi Arabia?
The US embassy is in Riyadh.
Does the United States have consulates in Saudi Arabia?
Yes, the United States has 2 consulates general in Jeddah and Dammam and a consulate in Jeddah.
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for the United States?
Saudi citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Do US citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia issues US citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Does Saudi Arabia have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Saudi Arabia has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.