How long can Pakistanis stay in Saudi Arabia as a visitor?

2 to 88 days under the Saudi Visit Visa (tourist or business). Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.

How long does the Saudi Arabia Saudi Visit Visa (tourist or business) take for Pakistanis?

Typical processing is 1–4 weeks after applying.

Can Pakistanis work in Saudi Arabia on a visitor stay?

No. Visitor entry covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences only. To take a job, study or settle, Pakistanis need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Saudi Arabia visa guide for Pakistanis.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia tourist visa for Pakistanis 2026

Tourism, visiting family and friends, conferences and business trips. Facts verified against Saudi Arabia's official pages; see the source at the end.

Yes. Pakistanis need a visa before a short visit to Saudi Arabia. Pakistani passport holders need a visa for any short visit to Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not on the 66-country list for the standard online tourist eVisa.

Quick facts

Visa: Saudi Visit Visa (tourist or business)
Maximum stay: 2 to 88 days
Government fee: about $107
Processing time: 1–4 weeks
Paid work: Not allowed
Business or conference: Covered

Where Pakistanis apply

If you hold a valid US, UK or Schengen visa that you have used at least once, you can instead apply on visa.visitsaudi.com for the one-year multiple-entry tourist eVisa (SAR 535 including insurance, 90 days per stay).

Fee and processing time

Since July 2026 the simplest tourism route is the Ministry of Tourism Package Visa: buy an approved package (round-trip flight plus a Ministry-licensed four-star-or-better hotel, minimum SAR 4,000 per adult for the first two days and SAR 1,000 per extra day) from an accredited seller such as Almosafer or Reserval, and a single-entry tourist visa valid for three months with a stay of 2 to 88 days is issued electronically within about 48 hours for SAR 402.21 including health insurance.

That is about $107 in US dollars at the time of verification; the official fee is set in local currency.

Travelling for business or a conference?

Business visits need a Saudi Chamber of Commerce-endorsed invitation attached to the MOFA request.

Documents and steps

Check your passport has at least six months validityPassport valid six months beyond entry with two blank pages; a valid CNIC is also recorded.
Pick your route: Package Visa, eVisa or consular visit visaPackage Visa SAR 402.21 with a SAR 4,000 minimum package; eVisa SAR 535 only with a used US/UK/Schengen visa.
Have your Saudi host raise the visit request on the MOFA platformSponsor applies first on visa.mofa.gov.sa; the application number is needed for the Tasheer booking.
Prepare photos and supporting documentsTwo 4 x 6 cm photos, CNIC, and MOFA-attested NADRA relationship certificates for family visits.
Buy the mandatory health insurance through the visa platformInsurance is bundled into the eVisa and Package Visa; consular applicants buy a platform-approved policy.
Gather bank statements and proof of ties to PakistanCarry three to six months of stamped bank statements dated within 90 days plus an employer leave letter.
If travelling for business or a conference: secure a Chamber-endorsed invitationBusiness visits need a Saudi Chamber of Commerce-endorsed invitation attached to the MOFA request.
Book your Tasheer appointment and give biometricsTasheer Pakistan slots run one to two weeks out; biometrics are mandatory and your passport is held during processing.
Collect your visa and check its terms before booking travelConfirm entry count and validity window on the printed visa before paying for non-refundable travel.
On arrival: biometrics at the border and your stay limitOverstay fine is SAR 100 per day; eVisa and Package Visa holders may perform Umrah but not Hajj.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Pakistanis need a visa for Saudi Arabia?: Yes. Pakistanis need a visa before a short visit to Saudi Arabia. Pakistani passport holders need a visa for any short visit to Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not on the 66-country list for the standard online tourist eVisa.
How long can Pakistanis stay in Saudi Arabia as a visitor?: 2 to 88 days under the Saudi Visit Visa (tourist or business). Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.
How much does the Saudi Arabia Saudi Visit Visa (tourist or business) cost for Pakistanis?: Since July 2026 the simplest tourism route is the Ministry of Tourism Package Visa: buy an approved package (round-trip flight plus a Ministry-licensed four-star-or-better hotel, minimum SAR 4,000 per adult for the first two days and SAR 1,000 per extra day) from an accredited seller such as Almosafer or Reserval, and a single-entry tourist visa valid for three months with a stay of 2 to 88 days is issued electronically within about 48 hours for SAR 402.21 including health insurance.
How long does the Saudi Arabia Saudi Visit Visa (tourist or business) take for Pakistanis?: Typical processing is 1–4 weeks after applying.
Can Pakistanis attend a conference or business meeting in Saudi Arabia on this visa?: Business visits need a Saudi Chamber of Commerce-endorsed invitation attached to the MOFA request.
Can Pakistanis work in Saudi Arabia on a visitor stay?: No. Visitor entry covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences only. To take a job, study or settle, Pakistanis need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Saudi Arabia visa guide for Pakistanis.

Thinking of staying longer?

A visitor stay never allows paid work. Pakistanis who want to work, study or settle in Saudi Arabia have 2 main routes, compared in the Saudi Arabia visa guide for Pakistanis.

Saudi Arabia for Pakistanis, in depth

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Visiting Saudi Arabia from elsewhere

Always confirm entry rules with the official government source. Fees and stay limits change; this guide is general information, not legal advice.