US Consulate General in Jeddah
Consulate General 
United States Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Address
- Al Safa Street, Jeddah
- Phone
- +966-12-220-5000
- Website
- sa.usembassy.gov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 10 February 2026
The US consulate general in Jeddah is at Al Safa Street, Jeddah; the United States’ embassy is in Riyadh, about 837 km away. Saudi citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
United States visa for Saudi citizens
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Saudi citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. Check with the US consulate general in Jeddah whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 22,450 | 15,094 |
| Student (F, M) | 2,712 | 2,005 |
| Exchange (J) | 399 | 210 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 288 | 313 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 986 | 804 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 267 | 389 |
| Total | 27,102 | 18,815 |
US visa posts in Saudi Arabia, FY 2025
| Visa office | Visas issued |
|---|---|
| Riyadh | 46,298 |
| Jeddah (this office) | 18,815 |
| Dammam | 15,327 |
The US consulate general in Jeddah issued 18,815 nonimmigrant visas in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025). 80% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by student (11%) and transit and crew (4%) visas. That is 31% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (27,102).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 5,404, 37% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The United States issues visas at 3 posts in Saudi Arabia: Riyadh (46,298), Jeddah (18,815) and Dammam (15,327). Jeddah accounted for 23% of them in fiscal year 2025.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
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The United States’ other missions in Saudi Arabia
All missions of the United States in Saudi Arabia (4)
The US embassy is in Riyadh, about 837 km away. The US consulate general in Jeddah is one of 4 missions of the United States in Saudi Arabia. Consulates: Dammam and Jeddah. Saudi Arabia in turn has 2 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
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About the US consulate general in Jeddah
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United States in Jeddah. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: Al Safa Street, Jeddah. The record for the US consulate general in Jeddah includes a phone number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
US citizens can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Before visiting the US consulate general in Jeddah
Current procedures for the US 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 US Consulate General in Jeddah?
The US consulate general in Jeddah is at Al Safa Street, Jeddah.
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for the United States?
Saudi citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Where is the US embassy in Saudi Arabia?
The US embassy is in Riyadh, about 837 km from the US consulate general in Jeddah.
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