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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.
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Electricity
The guide was updated:127/220 V, 60 Hz
Different types of sockets used, travel adapter may be needed
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
The airport is located 17km away from the city of Hofuf. Some hotels offer private transfers/shuttles to and from the airport. When no transfer is arranged, use the taxi service at the airport (taxi stand in the city center is located next to the SAPTCO office).
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Saudi Arabia eVisa
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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Public Transport
Buses and trains run to multiple destinations throughout KSA (Dammam, Riyadh, Nairiyah and Jeddah.
Al-Ahsa Station
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Taxi
The main taxi stand is located right next to the SAPTCO office in the city center.
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Post Office
Saudi Post - Ahsa Central Post Office
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Pharmacy
Pharmacies can be found all throughout the city.
Al-Dawaa Pharmacies:
Al-Khalij Road (next to InterContinental Hotel);
King Abdullah Road (next to the Hospital);
Prince Salman Street (next to Kind Fahad Hospital)
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Telephone
+966 Saudi country code
13 Hofuf city code
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Electricity
127/220 V, 60 Hz
Different types of sockets used, travel adapter may be needed
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Cultural Norms
When strolling and exploring the city please make sure you wear the appropriate attire. Women should be covered from neck to ankle 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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