You need a Umrah Package or Tourist eVisa/VOA
Always verify with official sources before you travel.
Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
Yes
On Arrival
Yes
Insurance
Recommended
Health
Meningococcal (ACWY) and Polio vaccination
Visa fee
Destination at a glance
Capital
Riyadh
Continent
Asia
Currency
Rial (SAR)
Phone code
+966
Language
Arabic
Exchange rate
1 SAR = 74.0757 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
7,407.57
USD
26.67
Best Months to Travel
Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
No visa exemption exists for Pakistani passport holders; a visa is required for all entry purposes
Visa exemption
No visa exemption exists for Pakistani passport holders; a visa is required for all entry purposes
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders with a valid, used UK visa are eligible for Saudi Arabia Visa on Arrival and online eVisa at visa.visitsaudi.com
- The held UK visa must have been used at least once to enter the UK prior to Saudi arrival
- Travelers flying on Saudia, Flynas, or Flyadeal are guaranteed Visa on Arrival at the airport regardless of pre-application status
- Umrah and general tourism are both permitted on the tourist visa obtained via VOA or eVisa
- The primary pathway for Umrah is a complete package through a Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony (MoRA) attested operator in Pakistan
- Visa-only Umrah applications are rejected; packages must include Nusuk-approved accommodation and transport
- Pilgrims must use the Nusuk consumer app for permits and trip management after the operator creates the booking
- The tourist visa for Pakistani nationals with held visas is limited to a single-entry 30-day stay
Application Process
Step 1
Verify the travel operator is on the official MoRA attested list for Umrah services
Step 2
Submit passport and required civil documents to the MoRA-attested operator
Step 3
Operator books the Umrah package and visa via the Nusuk Masar agent portal
Step 4
Receive the visa as part of the confirmed travel package
Step 5
Download the Nusuk app to manage permits and profile after visa issuance
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least 6 months validity
- Proof of valid used UK visa (entry stamp required)
- Proof of property or business ties to Pakistan
- Proof of confirmed accommodation and transport via Nusuk-approved provider
Supporting documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least 6 months validity
- Proof of valid used UK visa (entry stamp required)
- Proof of property or business ties to Pakistan
- Proof of confirmed accommodation and transport via Nusuk-approved provider
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalPolio vaccination is mandatory for all arrivals from Pakistan (WP1 target country), regardless of age or prior vaccine status: at least one dose of bivalent oral polio vaccine (bOP
- Meningococcal ACYW is mandatory for all Umrah pilgrims (KSA 1447H/2026): conjugate ACYW or ACYWX within the last 5 years, or polysaccharide ACYW within the last 3 years, administer
- Carry the official certificate naming vaccine type and date — if type is omitted, validity is treated as 3 years only
- Prefer IPV within the previous 12 months and not less than 4 weeks before arrival (or OPV within the previous 6 months / ≥4 weeks before arrival)
- COVID-19 vaccine or immunity proof is required for high-risk Umrah groups (age 65+, pregnant, chronic heart/respiratory/kidney disease, hereditary blood disorders, immunodeficiency
- Updated seasonal influenza vaccine for the 2025–2026 season is recommended before travel
- Carry documentation of chronic conditions and sufficient medication in original packaging; stay current on routine immunizations (DTP, measles, mumps, chickenpox, etc.)
- Heat precautions: avoid prolonged direct sun during rituals, drink fluids regularly (especially older pilgrims), and review diuretics or other medicines that worsen dehydration wit