Saudi Arabia is one the most visited countries by Pakistani nationals, Pakistani nationals visit the country for religious purposes, work, tourism and much more.
Saudi Arabia is working on improving its immigration systems to make it better, faster, and safer as the country aims to boost its economy through tourism and reduce its dependency on oil.
Saudi Arabia did not include Pakistan in its list of visa-free countries, so Pakistani citizens need a visa to visit the kingdom.
What’s Saudi Visit Visa?
Saudi Arabia visit or tourist visa is an entry permit for foreigners to visit the kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the purpose of tourism for short stay.
Currently, Saudi Arabia issues mostly one-year tourist visas for Pakistani citizens. This visa has a 90-day stay duration. The one-year visa grants multiple entries to its holders and can be obtained from authorized Saudi Arabian visa centers in Pakistan.
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The Saudi Arabian tourist visa allows Pakistani nationals to perform Umrah, but Umrah cannot be done during the Hajj period.
Types of Saudi Arabia Visas
These are the main types of Saudi Arabia Visas
Tourist visa
This visa is for the purpose of tourism and can be issued with 1 year validity with maximum 90 days stay. Saudi Arabia tourist visa can be applied from authorized visa centers of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan.
Tourist visa is for tourism it don’t allow work or study, no paid work should be done during this visa. Nationals of 49 countries can apply Saudi Arabia tourist visa online but Pakistan is not eligible for Saudi Arabia eVisa.
Personal visit visa
The government of Saudi now issues a personal visit visa which is for those who have friends in Saudi Arabia, they now can invite their friends from abroad to Saudi Arabia.
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Personal visit visa have a 3 months validity and 30 days duration of stay, this mean the Saudi Arabia personal visit visa should be used for entry to Saudi Arabia within 3 months.
It grant a 30 days stay in kingdom, if you want to stay more than a mother fortunately it’s possible, you can apply for a visa extension and if approved you will get another 30 days stay in Pakistan.
Saudi Arabia family visit visa
Saudi Arabia have a facility for those who want to visit their families, now they’re able to invite their family members to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and enjoy their stay.
You can apply for both single and multiple entry family visit visa. a single entry visa will grant 30 days stay to holder, Saudi Arabia family visit visa is extendable it can be extended for 5 times which will grant 6 months stay in total.
Saudi Arabia multiple entry family visit visa is valid for 6 months it can be used for 4 times of entry and will grant 90 days stay.
Umrah Visa
An Umrah visa is a special travel permit issued by Saudi Arabia, allowing Muslims to enter the country for the purpose of performing the Umrah pilgrimage. Unlike the Hajj, which occurs at a specific time of the Islamic lunar year, Umrah can be performed at any time.
The validity of an Umrah visa generally ranges from 14 to 30 days. The specific duration can depend on the regulations in place at the time of issuance. Typically, the visa allows for a stay of up to 30 days, but it is important for travelers to check the exact validity dates and ensure their stay does not exceed the permitted duration.
Saudi Arabia visit visa requirements for Pakistani nationals
To be eligible for Saudi Arabia visit visa you need to have several documents and submit it in original form to the Saudi Arabia visa centres in Pakistan.
Passport: a passport with minimum 6 months validity is required to apply for Saudi Arabia visit visa.
Round trip ticket: a round trip ticket is required to apply for Saudi Arabia visit visa.
Proof of accomodation: you need an address in Saudi Arabia, it can be a friend’s home but with invitation or as hotel reservation.
Photos: you will need 4 passport sized photos with blue background.
National identity Card
Biometrics at Saudi Arabia visit visa centers
Bank statement: according to latest updates from Saudi Arabia Pakistani nationals who have a Bank statement with monthly 750 USD can apply for Saudi Arabia visit visa.
How to apply for Saudi Arabia visit visa from Pakistan?
To apply for Saudi Arabia visit visa from Pakistan follow these steps:
Step 1: Gather all Documents
Before to submit your documents for visa make sure you have all required documents, to not make any mistake or don’t forget any document, contact the Saudi Arabia visa centres in Pakistan or visit them.
They will give you exact list of required documents and will guide you.
Step 2: submit your documents
When you collected all the required documents now it’s time to visit Saudi Arabia visa centre and deliver your documents.
Saudi Arabia visa centres are called Tasheer offices, these are located at Islamabad, Peshawar, Karachi, Multan and Lahore .
Step 3: wait for approval
When you submitted your documents to Tasheer offices now it’s time wait for the results, it may take up to 10 days maybe more in some cases.
It’s possible to even get result in 1 to 3 days but on average it should take up to 1 week.
Saudi Arabia visit visa process time from Pakistan
The processing time for a Saudi Arabia visit visa from Pakistan can vary, but it typically takes between 3 to 7 business days. This timeframe can be influenced by several factors, including the type of visa, the volume of applications being processed, and the completeness of the application submitted.
saudi arabia visa price in pakistan 2024
The cost of a Saudi Arabia visa from Pakistan varies depending on the type of visa you are applying for. As of 2024, the following are the approximate costs for different types of visas:
Tourist/ Visit Visa: 109 USD ( 30,411 Pkr)
Business Visa: 215 USD ( 60,025 Pkr)
Umrah Visa: 100 to 150 USD depend on visa duration
