Re: Border Crossing

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VeronicaT Member

Member since 24 August 2010

VeronicaTMember15 January 2011 03:47:50

Could someone pleasetell me what to expect crossing the Qatar-Saudi border. I am a ex pat female travelling with my husband and a company driver. Is it a case of stripping the car to search? I just want to know how long we are going to spend at the border. Also what is the driving time exactly from Doha to Al Khobar? I am at present living in Al Khobar. Thanks guys

SaudiUK Serial expat

Member since 17 March 2010

SaudiUKSerial expat15 January 2011 18:27:21

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The border crossing is the same as Bahrain & Dubai.

Nothing to be stressed about - car insurance, exit re-entry and then Qatar Visa.

The Saudi's do do a quick examintion of the car on your way back. Literally 2 mins.

Just dont bring back any liquer.

VeronicaT Member

Member since 24 August 2010

VeronicaTMember16 January 2011 11:05:24

Thanks so much. Not bringing anything back I shouldn' just wanted to know what to expect and how long the trip was. Thanks

Vicks Active member

Member since 19 January 2011

VicksActive member19 January 2011 11:01:26

Getting out of saudi is easier at all the land borders, than getting in. They are all the same (Jordan, Bahrain, UAE).

RedGoblin ViP

Member since 07 October 2010

RedGoblinViP19 January 2011 12:13:26

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Doha is actually very close by. around 450 km away from khobar. u ll have to go via al Hasa i think.

and no, the car will not be striped searched when u are going there. but on the way back, you can expect a bit of that!

RedGoblin ViP

Member since 07 October 2010

RedGoblinViP19 January 2011 12:14:59

1229

alright sorry i think i got the distances messed up 350 is about right.. been down that road just once and slept the entire time.. so wouldnt be aware of it!

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