ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has relaxed visa requirements for Pakistani tourists with immediate effect.

Under the new conditions issued by Saudi Arabia, Pakistani tourists can now submit a bank statement containing $750 monthly credit or equivalent amount to obtain a Saudi visit visa.

The number of Pakistanis visiting Saudi Arabia increased by 43 percent last year and 2.7 million Pakistani tourists are expected to visit Saudi Arabia in 2024.

In order to facilitate the increasing number of tourists, Tasheer offices have been established in Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta and Multan, where various services are provided to those who wish to visit Saudi Arabia to obtain a visa.

Saudi Arabia has also introduced a transit visa for Pakistanis, which is available for passengers arriving in Saudi Arabia through specific airlines, through this visa, tourists will be able to visit Saudi Arabia for up to 96 hours.

In addition, a visa on arrival is available for travelers who hold a UK, US or Schengen visa.

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Saudi Arabia also introduced a one-year multiple-entry visa for Pakistani travelers last year, under this visa, travelers can make multiple visits to Saudi Arabia and perform Umrah within a year.