Visitors must abide by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Islamic laws and regulations, respecting social values and traditions at all times.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s laws on drug trafficking are strictly enforced. Violators are subject to severe penalties, which may include the death penalty.
Consulate Hours
Passports or documents may be dropped off at the Embassy in Washington between 9:30AM and 11:30AM on weekdays. Pick up is between 9:30AM and 1:00PM on weekdays.No appointment is needed.
Incomplete applications or passports will be returned to applicants without processing.
Mail Policy
Mailing passports: Include a pre-paid return label and envelope (from FedEx, UPS, or USPS only) with the return address label filled out completely. A proper pre-paid return envelope must include a “PRE-PAID” label. Return envelops showing only account numbers are no longer accepted as proof of pre-payment. Credit cards, checks, money orders, or cash will not be accepted for return mailing. Any package without a proper pre-paid return envelope and label will be put on hold until a proper return envelope is received. It is the applicant’s responsibility to determine the EXACT return shipping cost. All labels must have a tracking number and applicants are advised to keep both incoming and outgoing tracking numbers for their records. The Embassy does not accept international packages.
No cash, credit card, or personal check will be accepted.
