British Consulate General in Jeddah
Consulate General 
United Kingdom Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Address
- 21411 Jeddah
- Website
- gov.uk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 23 September 2024
At 21411 Jeddah, the British consulate general in Jeddah serves British citizens and visitors; the United Kingdom’s embassy is in Riyadh, about 841 km away. Office hours are 5 days a week, 08:00–15:00. Saudi citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours of the British consulate general in Jeddah
| Monday | 08:00–15:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–15:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–15:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–15:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 08:00–15:00 |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British consulate general in Jeddah is listed as open 5 days a week, 08:00–15:00. It opens on Sunday but not on Saturday.
United Kingdom visa for Saudi citizens
Saudi ArabiaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Saudi Arabia
United KingdomSaudi Arabia Visa on arrival Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Saudi citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British consulate general in Jeddah.
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The United Kingdom’s other missions in Saudi Arabia
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Riyadh
11693 Riyadh
The British embassy is in Riyadh, about 841 km away. The British consulate general in Jeddah is one of 2 missions of the United Kingdom in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia in turn has an embassy in London.
Latest official news
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Operational update 20 October – UK military support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The UK will provide additional defensive military support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, given escalating Houthi attacks in the region.
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Gaza: A Call to Action on Humanitarian Access and Health
A Call to Action on Humanitarian Access and Health in Gaza from Australia, Denmark, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UK
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UK military support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The UK will provide additional defensive military support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following renewed Houthi attacks and escalating violence in the region.
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G7 Statement on Bab al-Mandab and Navigational Rights and Freedoms
Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union condemn continued strikes carried out by the Houthis in Yemen and against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Good to know
About the British consulate general in Jeddah
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Jeddah. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: 21411 Jeddah. The record for the British consulate general in Jeddah includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
British citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Before visiting the British consulate general in Jeddah
Current procedures for the British consulate general in Jeddah, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Consulate General in Jeddah?
The British consulate general in Jeddah is at 21411 Jeddah.
What are the opening hours of the British Consulate General in Jeddah?
The British consulate general in Jeddah is listed as open 5 days a week, 08:00–15:00.
Is the British Consulate General in Jeddah open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British consulate general in Jeddah do not include Saturday, although it opens on Sunday.
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Saudi citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Where is the British embassy in Saudi Arabia?
The British embassy is in Riyadh, about 841 km from the British consulate general in Jeddah.
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