First attempt into Saudi
This was our first attempt to smell Saudi from up close. So much going on in there that we haven't seen, even being that close. Last week, we made it out to the King Fhad Causeway (Saudi Causeway), that connects Saudi to Bahrain.
There is virtually no way to get in as they don't issue tourist visas, we don't work for an oil company,we're not married to any saudis and we're not muslims planning on doing the Haj. The only way this can happen is to get a Saudi sponsor us from within, or get a transit visa for 3 days with further proof of travel. Though as a female, it's pratically impossible for Mada. This might become reality by December.
I don't think I've ever been so curious about any other country than this...other than wisconsin of course.
Even the sponsored visa can be a very hard process. The transit visa is actually for 24hrs hours if you prove that you're traveling by plane.
The 3 day transit visa you're talking about can only be acquired if you go to a Saudi embassy in Manama, and say like: I need to get from Bahrain to Kuwait or Qatar/UAE/Oman, by car (must be registered in your name)and the time from the point of entry to exit should be less than 3 days. I’m assuming you have a US passport so you’re cool.
Good luck buddy...Wisconsin is indeed an intriguing place, and yes, I would go as far as saying that it is a separate country.
Khalid
Posted by Anonymous | 3:32 PM
funny you had to post of my blog to tell me this after talking about this 2 nights ago...this is how much technology is affecting our lives.
Thanks for the info, give me call when you get back from Muscat.
Posted by tiklod | 3:35 PM
nice to see that things are going well. when do you arrive in warsaw? jessica told me youre stopping by in istanbul...for how long?
-safia
Posted by Anonymous | 5:49 PM
How many stamps do you have in your passport for Wisconsin now? It's got to be 10 or more!! ;) HAHAHA!! I hope you're doing well... email me when you get a chance!!!
MISS YOU, KIDDO!!
Katie
Posted by Katie L | 5:28 AM