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 Section | Sun-Thu 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Friday - Saturday | Closed |
Closed on Saudi and Pakistani public holidays. The Saudi weekend is Friday-Saturday.
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 Section | Sun-Thu 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Friday - Saturday | Closed |
Closed on Saudi and Pakistani public holidays.
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
| Service | Riyadh Embassy | Jeddah Consulate |
|---|---|---|
| Passport (new/renewal) | Available | Available |
| NICOP / NADRA | Available | Available |
| Visa to Pakistan | Available | Available |
| Document attestation | Available | Available |
| Emergency travel document | Available | Available |
| Welfare Wing (labour disputes) | Limited | Dedicated wing |
| Commercial Wing (trade) | Available | Dedicated wing |
| Hajj/Umrah assistance | Referral to Jeddah | Primary office |
| 24/7 emergency line | Contact 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)
| Service | Approx. Fee (SAR) |
|---|---|
| Passport renewal (36 pages, 5 years) | 200 - 250 SAR |
| Passport renewal (72 pages, 5 years) | 300 - 350 SAR |
| New passport | 200 - 350 SAR |
| NICOP (new/renewal) | 50 - 100 SAR |
| Pakistan visa | 100 - 200 SAR |
| Document attestation | Varies |
| Power of Attorney | Varies |
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
Last verified: April 2026. Information sourced from pakistaninksa.com and parepjeddah.org. Contact the mission directly before visiting.
- 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
- 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