UK in Saudi Arabia

HM Ambassador Sir William Patey KCMG

Welcome to the website of the British Embassy in Riyadh. This site contains important information about the Embassy and about British Government policies, with advice to visitors to and from the United Kingdom.

Human Rights in Burma

Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced 64 words of support in the lead up to Aung San Suu Kyi's 64th birthday on 19 June.

Act on Copenhagen

The UK Government is committed to pushing for that global deal that meets the science of the climate challenge. Find out about our dedicated campaign website.

UK in Saudi Arabia

The Consular Services at the British Trade Office in Al Khobar will be reduced to Mondays and Tuesdays during the period 13 June - 1 July. A consular officer will be available on 15/16, 22/23 and 29/30 of June at the British Trade Office. Anyone needing consular assistance outside of these times should contact the British Embassy in Riyadh on 01 488 0077.

The UK Border Agency is advising Saudis applying in Riyadh to leave at least 7 days to obtain a UK visa. Those applying in Jeddah or Al Khobar should leave at least 10 days. Non straightforward applications may take even longer to process. The delays are a result of recent IT problems which have meant that applications are taking much longer to process. The UK Border Agency apologises for the delays and they are working hard to correct the technical issues which have caused the problem

Guidance for students applying from 31 March 2009

Guidance for students applying from 31 March 2009 under tier 4 of the points-based system

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Registering with us

We have set up a new improved online registration service called LOCATE for British nationals travelling or living abroad.

Services and important information

British Sattelite news - Foreign Secretary Hails Ceasefire Call

The British Foreign Secretary, Mr.David Miliband, says the United Nations has “served its purpose” after the Security Council last night adopted a British-crafted resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Mr.Miliband- speaking at the UN headquarters in New York- said the need now was to turn the good words on the resolution paper into changes on the ground.