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Saudi Arabia: Religious Freedom

Foreign and Commonwealth Office written question – answered on 6th March 2017.

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Photo of Lord Patten Lord Patten Conservative

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their advice to UK citizens who wish to practise their chosen religion whilst in Saudi Arabia.

Photo of Baroness Anelay of St Johns Baroness Anelay of St Johns Minister of State

The public practice of any form of religion other than Islam is illegal; as is an intention to convert others.

However, the Saudi authorities accept the private practice of religions other than Islam, and you can bring a Bible into the country as long as it is for your personal use. This advice is available on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's Travel Advice for Saudi Arabia.

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  • (Citation: HL Deb, 6 March 2017, cW)