Pakistan passport → Saudi Arabia
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Pakistani passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, Green Card, UK visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Apply on the official site: visa.visitsaudi.com
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Pakistani passport holders who hold one of these documents can get eVisa instead:
- US visa
- US Green Card
- UK visa
- UK residence permit
- Schengen visa
- EU / Schengen residence
Holders of a US, UK or Schengen tourist visa, or permanent residents of those places, can apply online for Saudi Arabia's eVisa.
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Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Currency
- Saudi riyal (SAR)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +966
- Region
- Western Asia
Saudi Arabia for other passports
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days- PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Asia for Pakistani passport holders
BahrainVisa on arrival14 days
AzerbaijaneVisa30 days
GeorgiaeVisa
IraqeVisa
QatareVisa
SyriaeVisa- United Arab EmirateseVisa
ArmeniaVisa required
Common questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Pakistani passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Pakistani citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Pakistani citizens get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Saudi Arabia easier for Pakistani citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Pakistani citizens get e-visa. Holders of a US, UK or Schengen tourist visa, or permanent residents of those places, can apply online for Saudi Arabia's eVisa.
How many countries can Pakistani citizens visit without a visa?
29 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Pakistan passport ranks #91 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.