Saudi ArabiaPakistan: Visa on arrival

Saudi ArabiaPakistan

Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for Pakistan?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. Saudi Arabia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Pakistan, typically valid for 30 days.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: dgip.gov.pk (checked September 25, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance2,646 km, straight line (~3h 37m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Pakistan9 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Pakistan passport holders visiting Saudi Arabia: Visa required.

Pakistan drives on the left, the opposite side to Saudi Arabia. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for Pakistan?

A visa is not required in advance. Saudi Arabia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Pakistan, typically valid for 30 days.

How long can Saudi Arabia citizens stay in Pakistan without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Pakistan from Saudi Arabia?

About 2,646 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 37m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Pakistan?

Pakistani rupee (PKR).

What is the emergency number in Pakistan?

1122 / 15 / 16.

Does Pakistan drive on the same side of the road as Saudi Arabia?

Pakistan drives on the left, the opposite side to Saudi Arabia. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Pakistan in?

Karachi (UTC+5).

What is the nearest airport to Islamabad?

Faisalabad International Airport (LYP), about 96 km away.

How many countries can enter Pakistan without a visa?

9 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Pakistan visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia that occupies the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. Covering a land area of approximately 2,149,690 km2 (830,000 sq mi), it is the fifth-largest country in Asia and the twelfth-largest in the world. It is bordered by the Red Sea to the west, Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north, the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast, and Yemen to the south. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates it from Egypt and Israel. Riyadh is the capital and largest city, while other major centers include Jeddah and the two holiest cities in Islam, Mecca and Medina.

CapitalRiyadh

RegionWestern Asia

Population37M

Area2,149,690 km²

CurrencySaudi riyal (1 USD ≈ 3.75 SAR)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+966

Drives on theright

TimezoneRiyadh (UTC+3)

Nearest airportKing Khalid International Airport (RUH), 31 km

Emergency number112 / 911 / 999

UNESCO sites8

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$34,537 (2025)

Tourist arrivals20.3M (2019)

Climate in Riyadh

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest August. Best time to visit: March, October.

Monthly climate normals for Riyadh, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.4°C	7.7°C	16mm	299h
February	24.3°C	11.2°C	2mm	279h
March	27.9°C	15.2°C	1mm	324h
April	33°C	20.9°C	10mm	312h
May	38.3°C	25°C	0mm	348h
June	41.9°C	28.4°C	0mm	360h
July	43.6°C	31.2°C	0mm	359h
August	41.9°C	29°C	0mm	364h
September	39.7°C	26.1°C	0mm	326h
October	32.6°C	19.1°C	0mm	341h
November	28.2°C	16.1°C	5mm	301h
December	21.6°C	10.4°C	4mm	301h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Saudi Arabia is the quintessential Arab kingdom. Vast deserts, scorching heat, immense oil wealth, camel races, glitzy shopping malls, traditional souq markets, you can find every Arabian cliche you can think of and then some here. A deeply conservative country that was entirely closed off to (non-pilgrimage) tourism for decades, the government did a drastic policy U-turn in 2019 and has been trying to open up the country to the world and shed the country's straight-laced image, with mixed success.

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About Pakistan

Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the second-largest Muslim population in the world as of 2023. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and financial centre. Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area. Bounded by the Arabian Sea on the south, the Gulf of Oman on the southwest, and the Sir Creek on the southeast, it shares land borders with India to the east; Afghanistan to the west; Iran to the southwest; and China to the northeast. It shares a maritime border with Oman in the Gulf of Oman, and is separated from Tajikistan in the northwest by Afghanistan's narrow Wakhan Corridor.

CapitalIslamabad

RegionSouthern Asia

Population255.2M

Area881,912 km²

CurrencyPakistani rupee (1 USD ≈ 276.88 PKR)

LanguagesEnglish, Urdu

Calling code+92

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKarachi (UTC+5)

Nearest airportFaisalabad International Airport (LYP), 96 km

Emergency number1122 / 15 / 16

UNESCO sites6

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,596 (2025)

Tourist arrivals966K (2012)

Climate in Islamabad

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest May. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Islamabad, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	17°C	6.6°C	54mm	236h
February	23°C	9.8°C	10mm	296h
March	24°C	13.9°C	142mm	276h
April	32.2°C	19.7°C	8mm	339h
May	37.9°C	24.4°C	19mm	343h
June	39.6°C	29°C	15mm	322h
July	38.2°C	29.2°C	46mm	331h
August	36.5°C	28.9°C	58mm	314h
September	36.7°C	26.2°C	51mm	314h
October	35.7°C	20.4°C	0mm	317h
November	26.8°C	12.9°C	4mm	273h
December	21°C	8.2°C	10mm	293h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a country at the crossroads of Western, Central, South and East Asia. Conceived as a separate homeland for Muslims in South Asia, the country's tourism industry had its heyday during the 1960s thanks to the Hippie Trail. Unfortunately, the country has been in a state of flux since the 1970s, with many countries declaring it unsafe to visit.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol
Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta
Mohenjo-daro
Rohtas Fort
Taxila

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