The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has revised its travel regulations for visitors from more than a dozen countries, including Pakistan, in preparation for the upcoming Hajj season.
As Saudi authorities make significant changes to their visa policies, Pakistanis traveling to the kingdom are also affected, particularly concerning one-year multiple-entry visas. Under the new regulations, travelers will now only be eligible for single-entry visas, which will be valid for one month.
Saudi Arabia multiple entry visa rules 2025
Residents of Pakistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen will not be able to obtain multiple-entry visas in the coming months.
These changes aim to prevent individuals from entering Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj without proper documentation. The decision follows previous instances where travelers secured multiple-entry visas to bypass the official pilgrimage quota.
Saudi visa fee for Pakistanis
The cost of a single-entry tourist visa for Pakistanis in 2025 is approximately Rs55,000.
Hajj 2025
As the Hajj season approaches, the Saudi government has officially opened registration for domestic pilgrims for Hajj 2025. Applicants are required to submit health information, add accompanying pilgrims, and request any necessary exemptions from the Mahram requirement.