HM Ambassador Sir William Patey KCMG
Welcome to the website of the British Embassy in Riyadh. This site contains important information about the Embassyand about British Government policies, with advice to visitors to and from the United Kingdom.
Launch of British Hajj delegation 2009
The FCO hosted a reception to mark the launch of the British Hajj delegation, which travels to Mecca as part of our support for British nationals abroad. The Delegation accompanies around 25,000 British Muslims
Prime Minister comments on Afghanistan strategy
The Prime Minister commented on the strategy in Afghanistan, including troop numbers, and the reason why the UK, together with 42 other countries, are in the region.
UK in Saudi Arabia
Every year the British Hajj Delegation accompanies around 25,000 British Muslims to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia for Hajj.We have info about the Delegation’s services for British pilgrims, plus practical advice, checklists and contact details And you should also check the latest Foreign Office travel advice for Saudi Arabia
Guidance for students applying from 31 March 2009
Guidance for students applying from 31 March 2009 under tier 4 of the points-based system
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
The number of confirmed cases of Swine Flu (H1N1) across the world continues to grow. The World Health Organisation’s current pandemic alert level is Phase 6. This is characterised by human-to-human spread of the virus in more than one WHO region. The alert phase refers to the geographical spread of the pandemic, not its severity.
LATEST NEWS
Jerusalem as a shared capital
18 November 2009
Ambassador's statement on the announcement of 900 more settlement units in Gilo, East Jerusalem.
Saudi Arabia is not only blessed with huge oil reserves, it is also blessed with the sun
11 November 2009
HM Ambassador and HRH Prince Faisal bin Turki al Faisal inaugurated a sustainability project on 9 November. Read Sir William's remarks here
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Contact us
British Embassy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
British Embassy
PO Box 94351
Riyadh 11693
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
Telephone:
+966 (0) 1 488 0077
Fax:+966 (0) 1 488 2373
+966 (0) 1 488 0623 Management
+966 (0) 1 481 0686 Consular
GMT:
Sat-Wed: 0500-1200
Local Time:
Sat-Wed: 0800-1500
