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Public Conduct — Saudi Arabia

What travelers need to know about public conduct in Saudi Arabia. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Public Conduct in Saudi Arabia: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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RESTRICTED

Saudi Arabia's public-decency law covers clothing; women should cover shoulders and knees and men should wear shirts, with loose-fitting clothing recommended for all. Police or guards may comment on attire.

Police enforcement; harassment or denial of entry to public spaces.

§ US State Dept — Saudi Arabia

Verified Jul 22, 2026

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