Pakistani travellers can obtain visa prior to travel through Tasheer offices established in major cities
\n islamabad
\nSaudi Arabia has eased tourist visa requirements for Pakistani travellers with \u201cimmediate effect\u201d wherein applicants can now submit a bank statement showing a minimum monthly credit amount of $750 or its equivalent, the Saudi Tourism Authority said on Wednesday.
\nPakistani tourist arrivals to Saudi grew 43% in 2023 compared with the previous year. Saudi is aiming to welcome 2.7 million Pakistani visitors in 2024. To accommodate this growing demand, Saudi is making it easier for Pakistani travellers to obtain the visa prior to travel through one of six Tasheer offices established across the country in Peshawar, Quetta, Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Multan, as per the statement. The Tasheer offices offer a convenient and user-friendly experience, including visa application guidance, biometric enrolment, status tracking, and passport delivery. Travellers can schedule an appointment on the Tasheer website prior to their visit.
\nIn addition, Saudi has introduced the transit visa which is available for travellers arriving in Saudi via Saudia and Flynas, where they can transit and explore Saudi for up to 96 hours.
\nVisa on arrival is available for those travellers who hold a valid and used UK, US or Schengen visa. In the past year, Saudi introduced the one-year multiple entry visa for Pakistani travellers. This is a specific visa for those coming for personal visits such as attending weddings or functions or visiting friends or family.
\nHolders of this visa can enjoy multiple visits to Saudi within a 12-month period, allowing them to explore the country\u2019s vibrant cities, cultural richness, and natural wonders all year round.
\nPakistani travellers with the one-year multiple entry visa can also perform Umrah, underscoring Saudi\u2019s commitment to fostering spiritual journeys and cultural exchanges.
\nMaking it easier to get a visa will encourage more Pakistani travellers to not only visit their friends and family and perform Umrah but will also encourage them to explore Saudi; from Riyadh\u2019s vibrant city scape, Jeddah\u2019s cultural richness, hidden treasures of the Red Sea, to the ancient marvels of AlUla.
\nSaudi is a year-round destination with several regions offering a cooler escape in summer while the busy calendar of events through winter is attracting more and more tourists each year, said the kingdom\u2019s tourism authority.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Pakistani travellers can obtain visa prior to travel through Tasheer offices established in major cities islamabad Saudi Arabia has eased tourist visa requirements for Pakistani travellers with \u201cimmediate effect\u201d wherein applicants can now submit a bank statement showing a minimum monthly credit amount of $750 or its equivalent, the Saudi Tourism Authority said on Wednesday. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-416175","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n