Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Most Nationalities, Apply In Advance.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Visa application form, Health declaration
Cash Declaration Limit
$5000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes.
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Low
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Currency exchange scams
- Overcharging by taxi drivers
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
113
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Rare
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Cash Essential
ATM Availability
Low
Tipping
Tipping Is Appreciated But Not Mandatory.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $25
Tourist: $70
Family: $150
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Modest Clothing Is Highly Recommended.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon.
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Selam
seh-lahm
Goodbye
Dehan gn
deh-han gahn
Please
Bebekhu
beh-beh-khoo
Thank you
Yekenyeley
yeh-ken-yeh-lay
Sorry
Ewedihalehu
eh-weh-dee-hah-leh-hoo
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Englizi t'ek'ek'ey?
en-glee-zee teh-keh-keh-yee
I don’t understand
Aydel aydelem
eye-del aye-deh-lem
Can you speak slowly, please?
Bebekhu, t'ek'ek'ey be'ezzi?
beh-beh-khoo, teh-keh-keh-yee beh-ez-zee
Can you help me, please?
Bebekhu, neger aydelem?
beh-beh-khoo, neh-gehr aye-deh-lem
What does this mean?
Ih zeyti t'ek'ek'ey?
eeh zay-tee teh-keh-keh-yee