Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Jakarta, Indonesia; address Hr rasuna said kav.b2, 12920; phone +2128094000. Head of mission: Mr. Faisal Abdulah H. Amodi.
Head of mission: Mr. Faisal Abdulah H. Amodi, Ambassador (as of 2023)
Saudi Arabia is becoming increasingly attractive to Indonesian 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, enhancing its appeal as a diverse travel destination. With around 500,000 Indonesians traveling abroad annually, a portion of them may find Saudi Arabia appealing for their travels.
Saudi Arabia's safety for tourists from Indonesia can be assessed through various indices. According to the Global Peace Index, Saudi Arabia ranks 100th out of 160 countries, compared to Indonesia's 47th position, indicating that Saudi Arabia is generally less safe. Regarding crime statistics, the murder rate in Saudi Arabia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, slightly higher than Indonesia's rate of 0.6. Additionally, the Global Organized Crime Index shows that while Saudi Arabia has lower scores in some areas like mafia groups (3.0) compared to Indonesia (6.0), it has higher concerns in areas such as state crime (8.0) and human trafficking (8.5). Overall, while Saudi Arabia has some aspects of organized crime that are less severe than in Indonesia, the overall safety perception and certain crime rates suggest that tourists should exercise caution while visiting.