Hours of operation

Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. From 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Note:

Hours and days of operation during the the holy month of Ramadan (October 16 through Tuesday, November 9) from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.

Note: American Consulate offices are closed on American and Saudi holidays.

Services for Americans living in Saudi Arabia include the following:

1. Passport Services

2. Assistance in finding medical help
If you become sick or hurt, you may contact a consular officer for a list of local doctors, dentists, and medical specialists. If you are injured or become seriously ill, a consul will help you find medical assistance and, at your request, inform your family or friends.

3. Assistance in getting funds
Should you lose all your money and other financial resources, consular officers can help you contact your family, bank, or employer to arrange for them to send you money.

4. Help in an emergency
In the event that your family needs to reach you because of an emergency at home or because they are worried about your welfare, they should call the State Department's Citizens Emergency Center at (202) 647-5225. The State Department will relay the message to consular officers in the country in which you are traveling. Consular officers will try to locate you, pass on urgent messages, and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back to your family.

5. Visit in jail
If you are arrested, you should ask the authorities to notify a U.S. consul. Consuls cannot get you out of jail. You are in a foreign country and are subject to its laws. Consuls, however, can work to protect your legitimate interests and ensure that you are not discriminated against. They can provide a list of local attorneys, visit you, and contact your family and friends.

6. Making arrangements after the death of an American citizen
When an American dies abroad, a consular officer notifies the American's family and informs them about options and costs for disposition of remains. Costs for preparing and returning a body to the U.S. may be expensive and must be paid by the family.

7. Notarization
Notarization services are provided for a fee of $30 for first service (seal) and $20 for each additional seal.

The consular section can also:
- issue a Consular Report of Birth Abroad,
- distribute federal benefit payments,
- handle personal estates of deceased U.S. citizens,
- assist with absentee voting and Selective Service registration,
- provide U.S. tax forms.

Consular officers cannot act as travel agents, banks, lawyers, investigators, or law enforcement officers. Please do not expect them to find employment for you, obtain residence or driving permits, act as interpreters, search for missing luggage, or settle disputes with hotel managers. Consular officers may, however, advise you on where to obtain assistance on these and other matters.

In order to allow the consular section to better help and serve you, please register with the Consulate as soon as you arrive in the country.

If you have any questions, please contact us at:

American Citizen Services,
U.S. Consulate General
P.O. Box 149, Jeddah 21411
Phone: (966-2) 667-0080
Fax: (966-2) 669-3098
Email: WardensCA@state.gov