Pakistan Embassy in Saudi Arabia — Complete Guide 2026

Saudi Arabia hosts the largest Pakistani diaspora in the world, with over 2.5 million Pakistani workers and residents. The Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh and the Consulate General in Jeddah provide passport, NICOP, visa, and consular services including dedicated welfare support for labour issues. This guide covers both locations with full contact details.

Embassy of Pakistan — Riyadh

Address: Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 94007, Riyadh 11693

Phone: +966 11 488 7272

Alt Phone: +966 11 488 4111

Email: parepriyadh@mofa.gov.pk

Website: pakistaninksa.com

Opening Hours
Embassy (General)Sun-Thu 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Consular SectionSun-Thu 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday - SaturdayClosed

Closed on Saudi and Pakistani public holidays. The Saudi weekend is Friday-Saturday.

Getting there: Located in the Diplomatic Quarter (DQ) of Riyadh. The DQ is a secured area — you may need to show ID at the entrance gate. Accessible by taxi or car. Riyadh Metro (when operational) will serve the area via the Blue Line.

Consulate General of Pakistan — Jeddah

Address: N 17 E 7 Sector, Mushrefah, Ibrahim Al-Tassan Street 19, Building No. 58, P.O. Box 182, Jeddah 21411

Phone: +966 12 669 2371 / +966 12 669 1046

Email: parepjeddah@mofa.gov.pk

Website: parepjeddah.org

Opening Hours
Consulate (General)Sun-Thu 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Consular SectionSun-Thu 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday - SaturdayClosed

Closed on Saudi and Pakistani public holidays.

24/7 Emergency Contact: For Pakistani nationals in the Western region needing urgent assistance: +966 56 387 0732 and +966 54 209 9349 (mobile), +966 12 668 9149 and +966 12 669 2371 (landline).

Which Office Should I Visit?

Embassy Riyadh

Serves Central, Eastern, and Northern regions:

  • Riyadh and Riyadh Province
  • Eastern Province (Dammam, Dhahran, Al Khobar, Jubail)
  • Qassim, Ha'il, Tabuk
  • Northern Borders, Al Jouf
Consulate Jeddah

Serves the Western region:

  • Jeddah
  • Makkah (Mecca)
  • Madinah (Medina)
  • Taif
  • Yanbu

Special: The Jeddah Consulate has a dedicated Welfare Wing for labour dispute resolution and a Commercial Wing for trade matters.

Embassy vs Consulate — Service Differences

ServiceRiyadh EmbassyJeddah Consulate
Passport (new/renewal)AvailableAvailable
NICOP / NADRAAvailableAvailable
Visa to PakistanAvailableAvailable
Document attestationAvailableAvailable
Emergency travel documentAvailableAvailable
Welfare Wing (labour disputes)LimitedDedicated wing
Commercial Wing (trade)AvailableDedicated wing
Hajj/Umrah assistanceReferral to JeddahPrimary office
24/7 emergency lineContact embassy+966 56 387 0732

Both offices provide the same core consular services. The Jeddah Consulate has additional specialised wings due to the large Pakistani workforce in the Western region and proximity to the Holy Cities.

Ramadan & Hajj Season Hours

  • Ramadan: Working hours are typically reduced to approximately 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Confirm with the mission before visiting.
  • Hajj season: The Jeddah Consulate may have extended hours or additional counters for Hajj-related services (travel documents, emergency assistance). The Riyadh Embassy may redirect Hajj enquiries to Jeddah.
  • Eid closures: Both offices close for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, typically 3-5 working days.
  • Saudi National Day: Closed on 23 September.

Services Available

Passport Services

New passport, renewal, lost/damaged, MRP to e-passport

Visa Services

Visit, business, family visa to Pakistan

Notarial Services

Attestation, POA, affidavits, document authentication

Citizenship & NICOP

NICOP, POC, dual nationality certificate

Emergency Services

Emergency travel, arrests, welfare, labour disputes

NADRA Services

NADRA counters for NICOP and family registration

Fees Overview (SAR)

ServiceApprox. Fee (SAR)
Passport renewal (36 pages, 5 years)200 - 250 SAR
Passport renewal (72 pages, 5 years)300 - 350 SAR
New passport200 - 350 SAR
NICOP (new/renewal)50 - 100 SAR
Pakistan visa100 - 200 SAR
Document attestationVaries
Power of AttorneyVaries

Fees include DGIP base fee plus consular surcharge. Contact the Embassy (+966 11 488 7272) or Jeddah Consulate (+966 12 669 2371) for current exact fees. Payment in SAR only.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Embassy of Pakistan is in the Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh (P.O. Box 94007, Riyadh 11693). Phone: +966 11 488 7272. There is also a Consulate General in Jeddah at Mushrefah, Ibrahim Al-Tassan Street. Phone: +966 12 669 2371.

Riyadh Embassy: Sunday-Thursday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Consular: until 12:00 PM). Jeddah Consulate: Sunday-Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Consular: until 12:00 PM). Both closed Friday-Saturday. Saudi weekend is Friday-Saturday. Hours reduced during Ramadan.

Visit the Riyadh Embassy or Jeddah Consulate with your current passport, Iqama copy, NICOP/CNIC copy, 2 photos, and fee in SAR. Processing: 4-8 weeks (normal), 2-3 weeks (urgent). See our Saudi Arabia passport services guide for details.

Both provide the same core services. The Riyadh Embassy serves Central, Eastern, and Northern regions. The Jeddah Consulate serves the Western region (Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, Taif) and has a dedicated Welfare Wing for labour disputes and a Commercial Wing for trade. Hajj/Umrah assistance is primarily handled by Jeddah.

For labour disputes, unpaid wages, or employer issues, contact the Jeddah Consulate Welfare Wing: email cwa1.jeddah@gmail.com or call the 24/7 emergency line +966 56 387 0732. The Riyadh Embassy also provides welfare support. Both missions can assist with repatriation if needed.

Riyadh: +966 11 488 7272 and +966 11 488 4111. Jeddah: +966 12 669 2371 and +966 12 669 1046. Jeddah 24/7 emergency: +966 56 387 0732 and +966 54 209 9349.

Last verified: April 2026. Information sourced from pakistaninksa.com and parepjeddah.org. Contact the mission directly before visiting.

Quick Info
  • Type: Embassy + 1 Consulate
  • Embassy: Riyadh (Diplomatic Quarter)
  • Consulate: Jeddah (Mushrefah)
  • Riyadh Phone: +966 11 488 7272
  • Jeddah Phone: +966 12 669 2371
  • Weekend: Friday-Saturday
  • Ramadan: Reduced hours
  • NADRA: Available
Phone Numbers
  • Riyadh: +966 11 488 7272
  • Riyadh Alt: +966 11 488 4111
  • Jeddah: +966 12 669 2371
  • Jeddah Alt: +966 12 669 1046
  • Jeddah 24/7: +966 56 387 0732