American Embassy in Saudi Arabia: US government employees are not allowed to travel within 20 miles of the Yemeni border without special permission / American citizens should exercise extreme caution if they decide to use Saudi airports / American citizens have been arrested for photographing recent events; Follow the local laws of this country

The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia announced that US government employees are not allowed to travel within 20 miles (about 32 km) of the Yemeni border without special permission.

According to "Select" report; The text of the statement of the American Embassy in Saudi Arabia is as follows:

US government employees working in Saudi Arabia need a special permit to use any of the country's airports.

American citizens should be aware of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. We recommend that you check the status of your flight directly with the relevant airline and airport. If you decide to use Saudi Arabian airports, exercise extreme caution.

Using a private car, train and bus can be alternatives to air travel. In the following, some transportation sources are presented for consideration. Please confirm service availability and departure schedule directly with the provider companies.

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior continues to warn that "filming, publishing or sharing information related to intercepted missiles and drones and the location of their hits exposes individuals to legal liability."

American citizens have been arrested for taking pictures of recent events. Visitors and residents of Saudi Arabia are required to comply with local laws.

Travel restrictions for US government employees

US government employees working in Saudi Arabia need a special permit to use any of the country's airports.

Also, due to security risks, US government employees are not allowed to travel within 20 miles (about 32 kilometers) of the Yemeni border without special permission. Traveling to the provinces of Jizan, Asir and Najran, as well as the cities of Qatif, Yanba and Taif, requires a special permit.