Saudi Arabia warning

The Department of State authorized the return of all members of the family in Jeddah Consulate of Embassy Riyadh, United States and U.S. Consulate General Dhahran, but continues to warn citizens of the United States on the security situation in Saudi Arabia and reminds U.S. citizens of recommended safety measures. The Department of State urges us citizens to carefully consider the risk to go to Saudi Arabia. There is a threat to the current security because of the continued presence of terrorist groups, some affiliated with al-Qaeda, which can target Western interests, consisting of housing, hotels, shopping areas and other facilities where Westerners congregate. These terrorist groups can employ a variety of tactics and can also target the Saudi Government installations and the economic and commercial objectives within the Kingdom. It updates and replaces issued travel warning, February 18, 2010 noted the authorized return of dependents of U.S. Government in all posts in Saudi Arabia. The last major terrorist attack directed against foreign nationals was in 2007. Important steps since then by the Saudi Government have greatly improved security environment throughout the Kingdom. The State Department has authorized since the return of all members of the family in Jeddah Consulate of Embassy Riyadh, United States and Dhahran Consulate General of United States. Although these changes reflect a continuous improvement in the climate of security in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the Eastern Province and Riyadh it is important to note that there is still a threat to the current security. US citizens who visit Saudi Arabia are strongly encouraged to take precautions in the selection of hotels or housing compounds to ensure that the stringent security measures are provided. In addition, American citizens are still advised to be aware of their surroundings when travel or visit commercial establishments frequented by Westerners. Americans are also advised to make low profile, vary routes and times of travel, exercise caution while driving, entering or exiting vehicles and to ensure that the visa and travel documents are current and valid. If changes in security threat or specific threats regarding American citizens have been discovered, these information will be available across the sites Web Warden system and the American Mission. Warden messages can be found on strike. Site of Riyadh Ambassade.Tous travellers are invited to register in the justice of the State registration Smart Traveler program (STEP) to receive the latest travel updates and information. Updated information on travel and security in Saudi Arabia may also be obtained by the Department of State by calling 1 888 407 4747 leave in the United States and the Canada, or outside of the United States and Canada, on a regular toll-free at 1-202-501-4444. These figures are available from 8: 00 to 20: 00 Eastern time, Monday to Friday (except U.S. federal holidays.) For more information, see country specific for Saudi Arabia State Department information and caution in the world. Emergency after hours, US citizens can phone the Embassy in Riyadh to (966) (1) 488-3800, the Consulate in Jeddah (966) (2) 667-0080, or the Consulate in Dhahran to (966) (3) 330-3200. U.S. Embassy Riyadh
International mailing address: P.O. Box 94309, Riyadh Luxembourg.
Mail can be sent via the Postal Service of the United States to: Embassy of the United States, unit 61307, APO AE 09803-1307.
Telephone: (966) (1) 488-3800
Fax: (966) (1) 483-0773. U.S. Consulate General Dhahran
International mailing address: P.O. Box 38955, Doha-Dhahran 31942.
Mail can be sent via the Postal Service of the United States to: unit 66803, APO AE 09858-6803.
Telephone: (966) (3) 330-3200
Fax: (966) (3) 330-0464. U.S. Consulate General Jeddah
International mailing address: P.O. Box 149, Jeddah.
Mail can be sent via the Postal Service of the United States to: unit 62112, APO AE 09811-2112.
Telephone: (966) (2) 667-0080
Fax: (966) (2) 669-3078 or 669-3098.