Monitoring Desk: While revising the visit visa policy for 14 countries, Saudi Arabia has scrapped one-year multiple-entry visas for tourism, business, and family visits for Pakistan’s citizens.
The affected countries include Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen.
Under the revised policy, visitors from these 14 nations will need to apply for a single-entry visa, valid for 30 days, with a maximum stay of 30 days per visit. Applications and biometric verification must be completed at Etimad visa centers across Pakistan and other listed countries.
Meanwhile, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened Hajj 2025 registration for domestic pilgrims, including Saudi citizens and residents. Applicants are required to submit requests via the Nusuk app or the official e-portal.
The ministry has urged applicants to register early, update their health information, and add accompanying pilgrims.
It also encouraged individuals to apply for exemptions from the Mahram (male guardian) requirement, where applicable.
Once these steps are completed, applicants will be notified when Hajj package bookings open. Priority will be given to individuals who have not performed Hajj before, according to the ministry.
