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Telephone
The guide was updated:Country code: +966
Area code: 06
Useful Information
Digital Travel Guide Download
Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.
*this will be downloaded as a PDF.Price
€4,95
Saudi Arabia introduced a new eVisa system in October 2019, dramatically simplifying visa applications for citizens of multiple world countries, including the USA, Canada, China, Japan, Australia, and much of Europe. The new multiple-entry visa will be processed within record time (as quickly as 30 minutes), issued for one year, and will allow visitors to stay in the country for up to 90 days during its validity period. This marks a watershed moment in the country’s history, as Saudi Arabia has historically been off limits to non-Muslim tourists, with visas notoriously difficult to secure.
Citizens of countries not covered by the eVisa program will still need to turn to their nearest consulate to obtain a visa.
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Al-Qassim Regional Airport
The Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ), more commonly known as the Al-Qassim Regional Aiport or simply Gassim, serves flights to various destinations around the Arab world, including the Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and Qatar, and even reaches as far as Istanbul. It is located about 30 kilometres west of the city of Buraidah and about 40 kilometres from Unaizah, and the best way to get to either city from the airport is to take a taxi, but be sure to agree on a price beforehand.
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Cultural Norms
When strolling and exploring the city please make sure you wear the appropriate attire. Women must be covered from neck to toes and in certain areas scarves are used to cover the face and head. Shorts and tank tops should not be worn outside of your accommodation by women. For men, loose clothing is recommended and shorts are prohibited.
When visiting, please make sure you respect and abide by the laws and culture of the country.
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Postal Service
Saudi Post
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Pharmacy
Adel Pharmacy is a popular chain of pharmacies in Buraidah.
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Telephone
Country code: +966
Area code: 06
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