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The '''Kingdom of Saudi Arabia''' is a country in [[Western Asia]]. It's generally hard to get visas for people who are not muslim Muslim and not from muslim Muslim countries.
Hitchhikers are known for their determination though, so if it is truly your desire to visit, the easiest way is to gain a position as an English teacher in a private academy. There are many jobs in this industry. The TEFL certificate to each is easy to obtain, and can be got over the internet with a minmum of a month to complete. When you find a job, the company will pay for your visa and flights into the country. The contracts generally state a trial period. You can then do as you please when in the country. There are no barriers to internal travel, except within holy cities. To get out the country, it is quite easy to be sacked by a company, and they are obliged to pay your airfare back home.
Saudi hospitality is golden (if you dont happen to be from India, Pakistan, Sudan, or any of the pool of poor countries it indentures as modern slave labour). Saudis have a warm heart, and are keen to cut through misunderstandings about their society. You will often be offered bread, food, tea, soft drinks... especially during religous holidays. A trip to the desert, or a Saudi wedding, are priceless cultural events.
== Visa Update 2018 ==
The mythical Saudi tourist visa has apparently become a reality, although it is fairly expensive. Saudi Arabia has begun issuing online visas for attendees of certain international events (the first one being the Formula E race in Riyadh on December 15, 2018). You'll obviously have to buy a ticket for the event, pay the visa fee and insurance. The total for the Formula event was around €240. According to the website, the visa is valid for 30 days, however those who got the visa reported only 14-day validity. You may arrange the dates as you like, however they must include the date of the event. It is unclear whether you actually have to attend the event, likely not. ''Offical website:''[http://www.sharek.sa sharek.sa]
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