You need a Transit Visa
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Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
Yes
Health
Polio vaccine mandatory for travelers from Pakistan
Visa fee
SAR 100
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Destination at a glance
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Continent
- Asia
- Currency
- Rial (SAR)
- Phone code
- +966
- Language
- Arabic
- Exchange rate
- 1 SAR = 74.1763 PKR
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7,417.63
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26.67
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Visa Status & Application
Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a transit visa unless remaining airside for under 12 hours
Visa exemption
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders require a transit visa unless remaining airside for under 12 hours
Application notes
- Passengers transiting airside through Jeddah (JED), Riyadh (RUH), or Dammam (DMM) for less than 12 hours do not require a transit visa
- The 96-hour e-Stopover visa via Saudia or Flynas is restricted to passengers traveling to or from specific approved countries; Australia is not currently on the eligible list
- All regular transit visa applications must be submitted through Tasheer visa service centres in Pakistan
- Travelers must hold a confirmed onward ticket and a valid visa for their final destination to board flights to Saudi Arabia
Application Process
Mapping your visa journey…
Step 1
Book a biometric appointment at the nearest Tasheer visa service centre in Pakistan via
Step 2
Complete the transit visa application form and gather the required supporting documents including your Australia visa
Step 3
Submit the application, passport, and biometric data in person at the Tasheer centre
Step 4
Pay the transit visa and biometric processing fees in PKR equivalent at the centre
Step 5
Collect the passport once the Saudi embassy has processed the transit visa
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond travel dates)
- Completed transit visa application form
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background
- Valid visa for the final destination (Australia)
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) — original and photocopy
- Confirmed onward flight ticket showing transit through Saudi Arabia within the permitted timeframe
- Proof of accommodation if leaving the airport during the transit period
Supporting documents
- Valid Pakistani passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond travel dates)
- Completed transit visa application form
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background
- Valid visa for the final destination (Australia)
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) — original and photocopy
- Confirmed onward flight ticket showing transit through Saudi Arabia within the permitted timeframe
- Proof of accommodation if leaving the airport during the transit period
Health & FAQ
Health Requirements
MedicalPolio vaccination certificate (OPV or IPV) is mandatory for travelers arriving from polio-endemic countries, including Pakistan
- Yellow fever certificate is required if arriving from or transiting through an endemic country
- No mandatory vaccinations are required if remaining airside for under 12 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if you are transiting airside for less than 12 hours at Jeddah, Riyadh, or Dammam with a confirmed onward ticket
Applications must be submitted in person at a Tasheer visa service centre ( with a booked appointment
Processing typically takes a few working days after biometric submission, but applicants should apply well in advance of their travel dates