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haopengyou · Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Posts: 197

I have read hints and direct comments about having passports kept while in the country but I wanted to approach the subject directly now.

I am still learning a lot about KSA - please excuse my ignorance. Given the location of Jeddah - on the Red Sea and the western border of KSA - it is possible to take "weekend" outings and go to a neighboring country? I know that weekend will mean Monday and Tuesday. Is such traveling possible? desireable? cheap? If yes to any of these questions - especially the last one - is it possible to get a multiple entry/exit visa to the KSA (it will be working visa)? Please feel free to educate me...but do it gently. This is my first time Wink

Mia Xanthi · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 2:10 am Post subject:

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:06 am Post subject:

But, from Jeddah, that would be quite a hike unless yer talking about flying!

NCTBA

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Not all employers give multiples. If you are in Jeddah you may be out of luck. Asmara and Addis are not far - if you have an exit visa.

Cleopatra · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:53 pm Post subject:

haopengyou · Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Posts: 197

Are there weekend trips I can take if I fly - say to Egypt? Sudan? Is leaving the country like this a big hassle?

Cleopatra · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:57 pm Post subject:

Leaving and entering KSA on short trips is entirely hassle free - provided you have the crucial exit-reentry visa.

There are plenty of flights from Jeddah and Riyadh to other major cities in the region. These flights have tended to be quite expensive considering the relatively short distances involved. However, things have improved in recent years, esp. with the advent of low-cost airlines like Air Arabia, and weekend trips might be a possibility even for those without money to burn.