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๐ต๐ฐ Does a Pakistani need a visa for Saudi Arabia ๐ธ๐ฆ?
Yes. Pakistani passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Pakistani citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Saudi Arabia or its official government website before you travel.
โ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Saudi Arabia: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 13 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Pakistan
If you live in Pakistan, visas for Saudi Arabia are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Islamabad ยท No. 14, North Service Road, Diplomatic Enclave,G-4 ยท embassies.mofa.gov.sa
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Saudi Arabia at a glance
Capital: Riyadh ยท Currency: Saudi riyal (SAR, ุฑ.ุณ) ยท Official languages: Arabic ยท Calling code: +966
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (G); for type C, D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Saudi Arabia's sockets (G). Mains voltage differs (Saudi Arabia: 220/230 V; Pakistan: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Saudi Arabia โ
Your embassy in Saudi Arabia
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Saudi Arabia, contact the embassy of Pakistan:
- Embassy of Pakistan in Saudi Arabia ยท Diplomatic Quarters P.O.Box. 94007 Building Number : 8224 ยท pakembassyksa.com
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Saudi Arabia for Pakistani passport holders
- ๐ฆ๐ฟ Azerbaijan โ e-Visa
- ๐ง๐ญ Bahrain โ e-Visa
- ๐ฌ๐ช Georgia โ e-Visa
- ๐ฎ๐ถ Iraq โ e-Visa
- ๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar โ e-Visa
- ๐ธ๐พ Syria โ e-Visa
- ๐ฆ๐ช United Arab Emirates โ e-Visa
The other way round
๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabian passport holders visiting Pakistan: Saudi Arabian passport holders can visit Pakistan without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Pakistani passport at a glance
All destinations for Pakistan passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Saudi Arabia โ
Questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Pakistani passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia before travelling.
Does a Saudi Arabian need a visa for Pakistan?
Saudi Arabian passport holders can visit Pakistan without a visa for up to 90 days.