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Consulate General of the United States in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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Consulate Information Services Visa Information

The Consulate General of the United States in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, provides consular services and support. For inquiries or assistance, please refer to the contact information below:

  • Consulate General Address


    PO Box 805
    Dhahran 31942
    Saudi Arabia

  • Telephone

    +966 13 839 5700

  • Fax

    +966 13 330 3200

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Monday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 5:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Dhahran: 12:18 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Upcoming Holidays

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

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States
  • National Day: September 23 Flag of Saudi Arabia

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of the United States in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia:

  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issue first-time passports
  • Renew expired passports
  • Amend 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)
  • Provide emergency assistance 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

James Sindle, Consul General

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Saudi Arabia

Besides Consulate General of the United States in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, United States also has 2 representations in the following cities of Saudi Arabia:


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Saudi Arabia in United States

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This page was last edited on 28 March 2026 at 01:31 AM (EST).

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