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Saudi Arabia Umrah / 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 visa for all visits to Saudi Arabia
Visa exemption
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a visa for all visits to Saudi Arabia
Application notes
- 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)
- 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
- Departing from Pakistan: carry your NADRA polio certificate — airlines and immigration enforce this for all Pakistan-origin departures
- Women aged 18+ may perform Umrah without a mahram when travelling with an approved group; family groups should still carry relationship proof (MRC/FRC) as operators may request it
- Travel insurance is bundled within the visa fee and generated automatically — it is not a separate self-purchase for the operator route
- Since June 2025, visa-only Umrah applications are rejected: your operator must link confirmed Nusuk-approved accommodation, transport, and a Booking Reference Number (BRN) before visa issuance
- Pakistani passport holders cannot apply for Umrah visas directly on Nusuk — applications must go through a MoRA-attested licensed operator via Nusuk Masar
- Apply via the official channel: visa.visitsaudi.com
Application Process
- 1
Step 1
Verify your chosen operator on the official MoRA attested Umrah operators list (mora.gov.pk)
- 2
Step 2
Submit passport, CNIC, photographs, vaccination certificates, and signed package contract to the licensed operator
- 3
Step 3
Complete biometric verification at an approved Etimad or Tasheer centre and provide the stamped slip to your operator
- 4
Step 4
Your operator creates your Nusuk pilgrim profile and submits the visa via the Nusuk Masar agent portal with linked accommodation, transport, and Booking Reference Number (BRN)
- 5
Step 5
Track application status through your operator and the Nusuk consumer app; save visa copy, BRNs, and permits once issued
- 6
Step 6
Download the Nusuk app before travel to book Umrah permits and Rawdah (Riyadh ul Jannah) prayer slots in Madinah
- 7
Step 7
Register for Hajj through Pakistan MoRA — either the Government Hajj Scheme (balloting/allotment) or an authorized private Hajj operator under the official Saudi quota
- 8
Step 8
Complete mandatory biometric verification via the Saudi Visa Bio app or, if required, at designated Hajj Tasheer centres in Pakistan before visa submission
- 9
Step 9
Your operator or MoRA processes the dedicated Hajj visa through Nusuk Hajj / Nusuk Massar channels — tourist and Umrah visas cannot be used for Hajj
- 10
Step 10
Receive your Hajj visa or official permit (Tasreeh) and confirm your approved Nusuk Hajj package with QR code before travel
Step 1
Verify your chosen operator on the official MoRA attested Umrah operators list (mora.gov.pk)
Step 2
Submit passport, CNIC, photographs, vaccination certificates, and signed package contract to the licensed operator
Step 3
Complete biometric verification at an approved Etimad or Tasheer centre and provide the stamped slip to your operator
Step 4
Your operator creates your Nusuk pilgrim profile and submits the visa via the Nusuk Masar agent portal with linked accommodation, transport, and Booking Reference Number (BRN)
Step 5
Track application status through your operator and the Nusuk consumer app; save visa copy, BRNs, and permits once issued
Step 6
Download the Nusuk app before travel to book Umrah permits and Rawdah (Riyadh ul Jannah) prayer slots in Madinah
Step 7
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 8
Complete mandatory biometric verification via the Saudi Visa Bio app or, if required, at designated Hajj Tasheer centres in Pakistan before visa submission
Step 9
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 10
Receive your Hajj visa or official permit (Tasreeh) and confirm your approved Nusuk Hajj package with QR code before travel
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 adjacent blank pages
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) original and photocopy
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA) issued within the last 6 months
- Nikkah Nama with English translation if spouse is traveling
- Child birth certificate and B-form if minor children are included
- Recent passport-size colour photographs with white background
- Confirmed Nusuk-approved hotel accommodation and transport package vouchers
- International vaccination certificate showing valid meningitis and polio immunization
- Biometric verification slip from an approved Etimad or Tasheer visa service centre in Pakistan
- CNIC or NICOP — clear photocopy of Computerised National Identity Card
- Original Pakistani passport valid at least 6 months from travel date with at least 2 adjacent blank pages
- 2–4 recent passport-size colour photographs (white background, no glasses, neutral expression)
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalPolio vaccination is mandatory for all arrivals from Pakistan (WP1): at least one dose of bOPV or IPV regardless of age or prior status (prefer IPV within 12 months and ≥4 weeks be
- Umrah and Hajj are separate Saudi pathways — use the matching visa — but KSA 1447H/2026 pilgrim vaccines apply to both: meningococcal ACYW (conjugate ≤5 years or polysaccharide ≤3
- ≥10 days before arrival;
- certificate must name vaccine type)
- COVID-19 vaccine/immunity proof is required for high-risk pilgrim groups (65+, pregnant, listed chronic conditions): updated 2025–2026 dose, OR primary series 2021–2024, OR lab-con
- Hajj additionally requires origin-country fitness/health-status screening excluding major organ failure, late or high-risk pregnancy, severe neurological/psychiatric impairment, se
- Seasonal influenza 2025–2026 is recommended; carry chronic-condition notes and medications; use heat, hydration, and respiratory precautions in crowds
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
How do I apply for an Umrah visa as a Pakistani citizen?▾
You must apply through a MoRA-attested licensed operator or via the Nusuk Masar platform with linked accommodation and transport
Can I perform Hajj on a tourist visa or Umrah visa?▾
No, performing Hajj requires a dedicated Hajj visa or official Hajj permit through authorized MoRA quota channels
What are the mandatory vaccinations required for Pakistani pilgrims?▾
Pilgrims must carry an international vaccination certificate showing valid meningococcal ACYW and polio immunization