You need a Tourist eVisa or Visa on Arrival
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Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
Yes
On Arrival
Yes
Insurance
Included with visa
Health
Meningococcal
Visa fee
SAR 300
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. Pakistani passport holders with a valid used UK visa are eligible for a tourist eVisa or Visa on Arrival
Visa exemption
No visa exemption. Pakistani passport holders with a valid used UK visa are eligible for a tourist eVisa or Visa on Arrival
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders holding a valid, used UK visa are eligible for both an online tourist eVisa at visa.visitsaudi.com and a Visa on Arrival at Saudi international airports, provided the UK visa has been used at least once to enter the UK
- The tourist visa obtained via eVisa or VOA for this held-visa pathway grants a single-entry stay of up to 30 days
- Travelers flying on national carriers such as Saudia, Flynas, or Flyadeal are guaranteed Visa on Arrival issuance at the airport regardless of pre-applied eVisa status
- Both the tourist eVisa and VOA pathways permit general tourism and the performance of Umrah (excluding Hajj season restrictions)
- Umrah can be performed using the tourist visa or via dedicated MoRA-attested package operators through the Nusuk Masar platform
- Hajj pilgrimage requires a separate dedicated Hajj visa processed strictly through Ministry of Religious Affairs quota channels
Application Process
Step 1
Visit the official portal at visa.visitsaudi.com to apply for the tourist eVisa before departure
Step 2
Complete the application form with personal and passport details, ensuring valid used UK visa information is provided
Step 3
Upload a digital passport photograph and pay the required fee online via credit or debit card
Step 4
Receive the approved eVisa PDF via email and verify electronic linking to your passport
Step 5
Alternatively, for Visa on Arrival, proceed to the self-service kiosk or VOA counter upon landing at a Saudi international airport
Step 6
Present your Pakistani passport containing the valid used UK visa, pay the fee by card, and complete biometric fingerprinting and photography
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least 6 months validity
- Valid and previously used UK visa
- Recent digital passport photograph meeting official specifications
- Confirmed return flight itinerary and accommodation booking
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the duration of stay
Supporting documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least 6 months validity
- Valid and previously used UK visa
- Recent digital passport photograph meeting official specifications
- Confirmed return flight itinerary and accommodation booking
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the duration of stay
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