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Saudi Arabia Hajj Visa for Pakistani Passport
Last updated: 3 Nov 2026
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Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
Recommended
Health
Meningococcal ACYW and Polio vaccination mandatory
Visa fee
Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a dedicated Hajj visa or official Hajj permit through authorized channels
Visa exemption
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a dedicated Hajj visa or official Hajj permit through authorized channels
Application notes
- Hajj requires a dedicated Hajj visa or official Hajj permit (Tasreeh) — performing Hajj on a tourist eVisa, Visa on Arrival, or standard Umrah visa is prohibited and carries fines, deportation, and entry bans
- Apply via the official channel: visa.visitsaudi.com
- Pakistani passport holders residing in the US, UK, or GCC cannot use the regular Pakistan domestic quota unless they return to Pakistan and apply via a Pakistan-based package — overseas residents apply through the Nusuk Hajj global portal (hajj.nusuk.sa) or licensed operators in
- Flying from a third country: if you are a GCC resident, carry a valid exit/re-entry permit from your host country; ensure meningitis certificate is in English or Arabic
- Departing from Pakistan: carry NADRA polio vaccination certificate and completed biometric enrollment; Route to Makkah pre-clearance may apply at Islamabad or Karachi airports
- Pakistan's Hajj quota is split between the Government Hajj Scheme and Private Hajj Scheme (authorized operators listed on mora.gov.pk / hgo.hajjinfo.org)
Application Process
- 1
Step 1
Register for Hajj through Pakistan MoRA — either the Government Hajj Scheme (balloting/allotment) or an authorized private Hajj operator under the official Saudi quota
- 2
Step 2
Complete mandatory biometric verification via the Saudi Visa Bio app or, if required, at designated Hajj Tasheer centres in Pakistan before visa submission
- 3
Step 3
Your operator or MoRA processes the dedicated Hajj visa through Nusuk Hajj / Nusuk Massar channels — tourist and Umrah visas cannot be used for Hajj
- 4
Step 4
Receive your Hajj visa or official permit (Tasreeh) and confirm your approved Nusuk Hajj package with QR code before travel
- 5
Step 5
Travel only within the published Hajj entry window and land at Jeddah (King Abdulaziz) or Madinah (Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz) — not Riyadh or Dammam during the Hajj transit period
Step 1
Register for Hajj through Pakistan MoRA — either the Government Hajj Scheme (balloting/allotment) or an authorized private Hajj operator under the official Saudi quota
Step 2
Complete mandatory biometric verification via the Saudi Visa Bio app or, if required, at designated Hajj Tasheer centres in Pakistan before visa submission
Step 3
Your operator or MoRA processes the dedicated Hajj visa through Nusuk Hajj / Nusuk Massar channels — tourist and Umrah visas cannot be used for Hajj
Step 4
Receive your Hajj visa or official permit (Tasreeh) and confirm your approved Nusuk Hajj package with QR code before travel
Step 5
Travel only within the published Hajj entry window and land at Jeddah (King Abdulaziz) or Madinah (Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz) — not Riyadh or Dammam during the Hajj transit period
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Application documents
- Original Pakistani passport valid past the Saudi Hajj-season cutoff with at least two adjacent blank pages
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) or NICOP
- NADRA Family Registration Certificate (FRC) for family and mahram verification
- Official Hajj balloting success proof or MoRA allotment letter
- Registered private Hajj operator booking confirmation
- Meningococcal ACYW vaccination certificate administered at least 10 days before travel
- NADRA Polio vaccination certificate showing bOPV or IPV administration
- Passport-size colour photographs with a white background
- Original machine-readable Pakistani passport valid past the Saudi Hajj-season cutoff with at least 2 adjacent blank pages
- Valid CNIC or NICOP
- Official Hajj balloting or selection proof — MoRA allotment letter (government scheme) or registered private operator booking confirmation
- Passport-size colour photographs (white background, face covering approximately 80% of frame, no glasses)
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalPolio vaccination is mandatory for all arrivals from Pakistan (WP1), regardless of age or prior status: at least one dose of bOPV or IPV.
- Meningococcal ACYW is mandatory for all Hajj pilgrims and seasonal workers in Hajj areas (KSA 1447H/2026): conjugate ACYW or ACYWX within the last 5 years, or polysaccharide ACYW w
- Certificate must name vaccine type and date (unnamed type → 3-year validity only)
- Prefer IPV within the previous 12 months and ≥4 weeks before arrival (or OPV within previous 6 months / ≥4 weeks before arrival)
- COVID-19 vaccine or immunity proof is required for high-risk Hajj groups (age 65+, pregnant, chronic heart/respiratory/kidney disease, hereditary blood disorders, immunodeficiency,
- Other pilgrims are advised to follow WHO SAGE COVID guidance
- Origin-country health authorities must confirm pilgrims meet Hajj physical-ability rules and are free of disqualifying conditions, including major organ failure (dialysis;
- symptomatic heart failure;
Destination at a glance
Capital
Riyadh
Continent
Asia
Currency
Rial (SAR)
Phone code
+966
Language
Arabic
Exchange rate
1 SAR = 73.5491 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
7,354.91
USD
26.67
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Frequently asked questions
Can I perform Hajj using a tourist eVisa, Visa on Arrival, or standard Umrah visa?▾
No, performing Hajj requires a dedicated Hajj visa or official Hajj permit (Tasreeh) obtained through Pakistan MoRA or authorized private operators
Where do I apply for a Hajj visa from Pakistan?▾
You can apply through the Pakistan Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) government Hajj scheme or via authorized private Hajj operators under the official Saudi quota
What mandatory vaccinations are required for Hajj pilgrims from Pakistan?▾
Pilgrims must present a meningococcal ACYW vaccination certificate and a NADRA Polio vaccination certificate showing bOPV or IPV administration