Saudi Arabia travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on May 11, 2025, 4:24 a.m.
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Do not travel

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

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COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

[Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams

April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about international romance scams.

Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)

April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.).

Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays

April 25, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas.
● If you are planning to travel abroad during the long holiday period, please check the relevant information again.

Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

April 24, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a severe respiratory infection, has been occurring sporadically in the Middle East.
● When visiting the Middle East, please take sufficient precautions to avoid infection.

Alert regarding measles overseas

March 28, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas, and there is a risk of contracting measles at your travel destination.
● If you are traveling abroad, check your vaccination history, and if you do not have a record of having received routine vaccinations, consider getting vaccinated in advance.

[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases

Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Penalties during the Hajj

May 6, 2025, 3:45 p.m.
On May 2, the Saudi Public Security Agency announced on its official X account that entry and stay in Makkah city is prohibited for the period from April 29 to June 10, except for those with a Hajj permit or Hajj visa.
https://x.com/security_gov/status/1918388640419594479?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

The announcement said that anyone attempting to perform the Hajj without permission or entering Makkah or its holy sites will be fined up to SAR 20,000 (approximately US$8,000) and warned that anyone attempting to perform the Hajj illegally will be deported and banned from entering Saudi Arabia for 10 years.

3. Regardless of the Hajj period, non-Muslims are not permitted to enter the city of Makkah.

4. Anyone attempting to enter Makkah will also be subject to a fine, so those travelling around the city should exercise caution and avoid going near the city.

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*A request to all Japanese nationals who have registered their residence notification with our Consulate: In order to provide you with the necessary information promptly via consular email in the event of an emergency, if there are any changes to the email address or direct contact telephone number (please provide a mobile phone number if possible) that you registered when submitting your residence notification, please make the necessary changes or additional registrations at the following URL, including for your unregistered family members.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet//index.html
*If you have registered for Tabi-Regi and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving emails from the URL below.
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*Please make use of the Consulate's official X account (formerly Twitter) below, which provides safety and other local information in Japanese (it can also be found at the top of the Consulate's Japanese website).
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Consulate-General of Japan in Jeddah Tel: +966-(0)12-667-0676
FAX: +966-(0)12-667-0373
Email: cgjapan@je.mofa.go.jp
Website: https://www.jeddah.ksa.emb-Japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Official X account (old Twitter): https://twitter.com/CGJ_Jeddah
Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/japan_consulate_jeddah/

(The Consulate-General of Japan covers the states of Makkah and Medina. For inquiries about other areas, please contact the following.)
Embassy of Japan in Saudi Arabia Tel: +966-(0)11-488-1100
FAX: +966-(0)11-488-0189
E-mail: consular-sec@rd.mofa.go.jp
Website: https://www.ksa.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html

[Announcement from the Embassy] Regarding the Embassy's closing day (May 4th, Greenery Day)

May 1, 2025, 3:10 a.m.
 5月4日(日)は、みどりの日のため、当館は休館日となります。
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