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Embassy of the United States in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Embassy of the United States in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located at Abdullah Ibn Hudhafah As Sahmi, Safarat. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United States, or find information about the address, online resources including the official website, Facebook page, and Twitter, consular services, visa list, office hours, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Abdullah Ibn Hudhafah As Sahmi, Safarat
    Riyadh 11693
    Saudi Arabia
  • Telephone

    +966 11 835 4000

  • Office Hours

    Sunday to Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location Map

Located at Abdullah Ibn Hudhafah As Sahmi, Safarat, the embassy provides easy access to nearby areas. Use the map below for detailed directions and points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of the United States in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Memorial Day: May 26 Flag of United States
  • Arafat Day: June 05 Flag of Saudi Arabia
  • Eid ul-Adha: June 06 to June 08 Flag of Saudi Arabia
  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of the United States in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:

  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issues first-time passports
  • Renews expired passports
  • Amends passports to show change of name; validity, or to correct errors
  • Selective Service Registration
  • Renunciation of U.S. nationality
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA)
  • Emergency help for U.S. Citizens traveling abroad

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Saudi passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter the United States.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to United States without a visa. The most common types of United States visas are the following.

  • Nonimmigrant Visas
    • Business/Tourist visa
    • Work visa
    • Student visa
    • Exchange visitor visa
    • Transit/Ship crew visa
    • Religious worker visa
    • Domestic employee visa
    • Journalist and media visa
    • Treaty traders and treaty investors visa
  • Immigrant Visas
    • Family-based immigration
    • Fiancé(e) visa (K-1)
    • Religious workers visa
    • Employment-based immigration
    • Diversity visa (DV)
    • Returning resident visa (SB-1)

Head of Mission

Michael Ratney, Ambassador

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in Saudi Arabia

Besides Embassy of the United States in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, United States also has 2 representations in the following cities of Saudi Arabia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of United States in Saudi Arabia

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of United States in neighboring countries or regions of Saudi Arabia.

See also

Saudi Arabia in United States

Saudi Arabia has 5 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Sky Bridge at Kingdom Tower (6.36 km away)

    Kingdom Centre, King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12214, Saudi Arabia

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  • Kingdom Centre Tower (6.42 km away)

    King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12214, Saudi Arabia

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  • Al Faisaliyah Center (6.51 km away)

    King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212, Saudi Arabia

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  • At-Turaif World Heritage Site (7.49 km away)

    Ad Diriyah, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

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  • National Museum of Saudi Arabia (9.77 km away)

    King Abdulaziz Historical Center, Al Murabba, Riyadh 12631, Saudi Arabia

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  • Roshn Front (21.08 km away)

    Airport Road, Qurtubah, Riyadh 13244, Saudi Arabia

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Local Times and Last Update

  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 5:06 PM, Tuesday April 22, 2025 (Arabian Standard Time)

    Washington, D.C., United States: 9:06 AM, Tuesday April 22, 2025 (Eastern Daylight Time)

This page was last edited on 08 August 2024 at 10:36 AM (EST).

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