Pakistan to Saudi Arabia tourist visa
Complete Saudi Arabia tourist visa guide for Pakistanis: embassy and authorized-agency application, fees (SAR 300 plus mandatory insurance), processing times, approval tips. Updated July 2026.
- Visa
- Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa
- Fee
- SAR 300 + ~SAR 180 insurance
- Processing time
- Varies (embassy/agency route)
- Length of stay
- Up to 90 days
Required documents
- Valid Passport — Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Saudi Arabia
- Passport-Size Photographs — Recent passport-sized photographs meeting Saudi specifications
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) — Valid Pakistani National Identity Card
- Bank Statement — Recent bank statement demonstrating sufficient funds and regular income
- Biometric Enrollment — Fingerprints and photograph captured at Tasheer center
- Confirmed Flight Tickets — Round-trip flight booking showing entry and exit from Saudi Arabia
- Hotel Reservation — Confirmed accommodation booking for your entire stay
- Employment Letter / Business Documentation — Documentation proving your employment or business status in Pakistan
- Travel Insurance — Health insurance coverage for your stay in Saudi Arabia
How to apply
- Visit visa.visitsaudi.com and create an — Visit visa.visitsaudi.com and create an account
- Select your nationality and provide — Select your nationality and provide passport details
- Upload required documents (passport scan, — Upload required documents (passport scan, photo)
- Pay the visa fee (approximately — Pay the visa fee (approximately SAR 535 including insurance) online
- Receive your e-visa via email — Receive your e-visa via email within 24–48 hours
- Gather all required documents (passport, — Gather all required documents (passport, photographs, bank statements, CNIC, employment letter)
Common questions
- Can Pakistani citizens get a Saudi tourist visa?
- Yes, Pakistani citizens can obtain a Saudi tourist visa. However, Pakistan is not among the 66 countries eligible for the direct e-visa. Pakistanis must apply through authorized agencies and complete biometric enrollment at Tasheer centers. If you hold a valid US, UK, or Schengen visa, you can apply for an e-visa online or get visa-on-arrival.
- How much does a Saudi tourist visa cost for Pakistanis?
- The base tourist visa fee is SAR 300 (approximately PKR 23,000). Through authorized agencies with Tasheer service fees, total costs range from SAR 500–800 (PKR 38,000–62,000). If eligible for e-visa through the US/UK/Schengen visa route, the fee is approximately SAR 535 including insurance.
- How long does Saudi visa processing take for Pakistani applicants?
- Through Tasheer centers and authorized agencies, processing takes 7–14 working days. If you have a valid US/UK/Schengen visa and apply for e-visa, processing takes 24–48 hours. Apply at least 3 weeks before travel to allow for any delays, especially during peak seasons.
- What is the maximum stay allowed on a Saudi tourist visa for Pakistanis?
- As of February 2025, Pakistani citizens receive single-entry tourist visas valid for 30 days. The previous one-year multiple-entry option allowing up to 90 days per visit has been suspended for Pakistani passport holders along with 13 other nationalities.
- What is Tasheer and why is it required?
- Tasheer is the official visa facilitation service for Saudi Arabia in Pakistan. Since Pakistani citizens are not eligible for direct e-visa, you must visit a Tasheer center to submit documents, complete biometric enrollment (fingerprints and photograph), and process your application. Tasheer centers are located in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, and Multan.
- What is the minimum bank balance required for Saudi tourist visa?
- Pakistani applicants must provide a bank statement showing minimum monthly credits of $750 (approximately PKR 210,000). This should be consistent over 3–6 months. Large unexplained deposits close to your application date may raise concerns and should be avoided.