Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Berlin, Germany; address Tiergarten Str.33-34, 10785, Berlin; phone +493088925111. Head of mission: Dr. med Ossama Abdulmajed Ali…
Head of mission: Dr. med Ossama Abdulmajed Ali Shobokshi, Ambassador (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Mr Hanspeter Sauter, Consul General (as of 2024)
Saudi Arabia is becoming increasingly attractive to German visitors due to its rich cultural heritage and important religious sites. The country is actively investing in tourism infrastructure as part of its strategy to diversify its economy beyond oil, which enhances its appeal as a diverse travel destination. With 99.5 million Germans traveling abroad annually, there is potential interest among some of them in visiting Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia presents a mixed safety profile for tourists, including those from Germany. While the murder rates in both countries are similar at 0.8 per 100,000 people, Saudi Arabia ranks lower on the Global Peace Index (100th out of 160 countries) compared to Germany (20th). In terms of organized crime, Saudi Arabia has higher indices for state crime (8.0) and human trafficking (8.5) compared to Germany (2.0 and 5.5, respectively). However, Saudi Arabia does show some strengths in areas like mafia groups (3.0) and foreign crime (3.0), which are lower than Germany's scores. Overall, while certain crime rates are comparable, the overall safety perception and organized crime indices suggest that Saudi Arabia may not be as safe for tourists as Germany. Visitors should exercise caution and stay informed about local conditions.