Country and Currency Information

Saudi Arabia
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Time Zone (GMT):+3
Population:29,994,272
Capital City:Riyadh
Largest City:Riyadh
Currency:Saudi Riyal = 100 halalas
Currency Code:SAR
Banknote Denominations:1 / 5 / 10 / 50 / 100 / 500
Exchangeable Currencies:All major
* Lowest Returnable Note:10

* When selling currency back to most bureaux. Coins are generally NOT returnable.

GOV.UK Travel Advice

Saudi Arabia
Sunday 20 September 2026 8:23pm
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advice against all but essential travel extends to include the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait in Aseer province. The FCDO continues to advise against all travel to within 10km of the border with Yemen and all but essential travel to areas between 10km and 80km from the border with Yemen. ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks')

(This information was still current on the GOV.UK website 25 minutes ago)