Embassy of Pakistan Riyadh, KSA

What Embassy of Pakistan Riyadh, KSA does

The Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh is the official diplomatic mission of the Government of Pakistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, established in September 1947 shortly after Pakistan's independence. The mission delivers consular, identity, welfare, trade, and education services to the Pakistani expatriate community in Saudi Arabia through a Riyadh headquarters (Building 8224, Diplomatic Quarters) and a secondary consulate in Jeddah, supported by ~39 staff including the Ambassador, Deputy Head of Mission, Counsellors, Defence/Air/Naval Attachés, Community Welfare Attachés, and administrative personnel.

Core services are organized into specialized wings: the Consular Services Wing handles document attestation (Power of Attorney, affidavits, educational/marriage/commercial documents); the MRP Wing issues Machine Readable Passports in 36/72/100-page variants across Normal and Urgent tiers; the NADRA Wing provides NICOP, CNIC, CRC, FRC and biometric verification; the Visa Wing facilitates e-Visas for citizens of 191 countries; the Community Welfare Wing manages OPF memberships, succession certificates, death compensation, and medical repatriation; the Education Wing oversees 25 Pakistan International Schools serving ~25,000 students; and the Trade & Investment wing promotes bilateral commerce, including a co-working space for Pakistani market entrants. Underlying technology consists of digital portals (css.pakistaninksa.local, NADRA online, Pakistan Citizen's Portal, Foreign Minister's Portal) and Aramex-couriered document delivery to remote Saudi cities.

The mission operates as a non-commercial government state entity under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan. Revenue is derived from administrative transaction fees (passport, NADRA, attestation services) denominated in Saudi Riyal, supplemented by government appropriations. The go-to-market model is direct in-person service delivery at the chancery (Sunday-Thursday) augmented by self-serve digital portals and courier-based remote delivery. The embassy also engages in active trade and investment facilitation, notably co-organizing the Saudi-Pakistan Business Forum in February 2024 with Saudi Ministry of Commerce partners across petrochemicals, IT, textiles, and real estate sectors.

Name

Embassy of Pakistan Riyadh, KSA

Legal name

Embassy of Pakistan, Riyadh

Website

https://pakistaninksa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh is the official diplomatic mission serving Pakistani expatriates in Saudi Arabia, providing consular attestation, passport issuance, NADRA identity services, visa processing, community welfare, education oversight, and trade facilitation since 1947.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diplomatic and Consular Services

NAICS

International Affairs (92812), National Security and International Affairs (928)

SIC

Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

Consular Services & Citizen Assistance (BPAIAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Visa, Immigration Liaison & Travel Document Policy (Foreign Affairs) (BPAIAIAL), Visa, Passport & Travel Documentation Support (HSACAKAH)

Keywords

• Consular services
• Passport services
• Diplomatic mission
• Visa services
• Community welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Consular Fee Services: Fee-based attestation services for various documents including power of attorney, affidavits, educational documents, marriage certificates, commercial documents, and other consular attestations. Fee schedules published and effective from February 2025.
2. Passport Services: Machine Readable Passport (MRP) issuance and renewal services with fee structure based on validity period (5 or 10 years) and page count (36, 72, or 100 pages). Urgent processing available at higher fees.
3. NADRA Document Services: NICOP (National Identity Card Overseas Pakistani) issuance, renewal, reprint and modification services with fees varying by processing tier (Normal, Urgent, Executive) and document type.
4. Community Welfare Services: OPF membership services, succession certificates, and welfare-related document processing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh delivers diplomatic representation and a comprehensive suite of consular services to Pakistani nationals in Saudi Arabia. Its core offerings include Machine Readable Passport issuance and renewal, NADRA identity document services (NICOP, CNIC, FRC), document attestation (Power of Attorney, affidavits, educational and commercial documents), e-Visa processing for citizens of 191 countries, community welfare support (OPF membership, repatriation assistance, dead body transportation), and trade and investment facilitation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Product overview

The Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh provides a comprehensive suite of consular and welfare services to Pakistani nationals residing in Saudi Arabia. The services are organized into distinct operational wings: Consular Services Wing handles document attestation (Power of Attorney, Affidavits, Marriage Certificates, Educational Documents, etc.); MRP Services manages Machine Readable Passport issuance and renewal; NADRA Services provides identity document services (CNIC, NICOP, FRC); Visa Services facilitates e-Visa applications for Pakistan; Community Welfare Wing supports overseas Pakistanis with OPF services, death compensation cases, and repatriation assistance; Education Services oversees Pakistan International Schools across Saudi Arabia; and Grievance Portals provide digital access to complaint management systems. These services collectively serve the Pakistani diaspora community in the Kingdom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consular Services Wing Provides official attestation and legalization services for a wide range of documents including Power of Attorney, Affidavits, Wakalat Nama, Authority Letters, Life Certificates, Family Registration Certificates, Pension Forms, Educational Documents, Marriage Certificates, Bank Forms, Birth Certificates, Police Certificates, Death Certificates, Divorce Papers, Driving Licenses, Commercial Documents, and B.Form Certificates. Service fees vary by document type with per-page pricing for most attestations.
• Machine Readable Passport (MRP) Services Provides issuance, renewal, and reprint services for Pakistani Machine Readable Passports in 36-page, 72-page, and 100-page variants across 5-year and 10-year validity periods. Available in Normal and Urgent processing categories. Pricing ranges from SAR 84 (36 pages, 5-year, Normal) to SAR 504 (100 pages, 10-year, Urgent). Passport delivery is available via Aramex courier to remote Saudi cities.
• NADRA Services Provides identity document services for Pakistani expatriates including NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis), CNIC, CRC (Child Registration Certificate), FRC (Family Registration Certificate), and biometric verification. Smart NICOP pricing: Normal SAR 75, Urgent SAR 110, Executive SAR 150. FRC Executive tier: SAR 40. Backed by NADRA's national data warehouse holding records of over 96 million citizens.
• e-Visa Services Provides online visa application services for citizens of 191 countries seeking to travel to Pakistan. Visa categories include Tourist/Visit Visa, Visa on Arrival (50 countries), Family Visit Visa, Business Visa, Work Visa, Study Visas, Religious Tourism, Official Visa, NGO/INGO Visa, and Medical Visa. Application processing is handled online through the e-Visa platform.
• Community Welfare Wing Services Provides welfare services to overseas Pakistanis including OPF Membership Cards, Education Quota Certificates, complaint forwarding to Pakistan, transportation/burial of dead bodies, Foreign Exchange Remittance Cards (FERC), air tickets and stretcher facilities, death compensation and Diyat cases assistance, and police clearance certificates. Coordinates with PIA for medical repatriation services.
• Education Services Oversees the network of 25 Pakistan International Schools operating in Saudi Arabia across Riyadh (PISES, Nassriyah), Jeddah (Azizia, Rehab), Al Jubail, Al Hasa, Buraidah, Taif, Tabuk, and Al Khobar, serving approximately 25,000 Pakistani students. The Pakistan International School (English Section) in Al-Rehab, Jeddah alone has over 5,000 students. Also facilitates scholarship opportunities for Pakistani students.
• Invest in Pakistan Services Provides trade and investment promotion services including Exporters Directory access, Business Visa facilitation, and information on Pakistan's investment regime and opportunities. Coordinates with TDAP ([email protected]) to connect Pakistani businesses with Saudi counterparts. Also offers co-working space to Pakistani companies establishing offices in Saudi Arabia.
• Visit Pakistan Services Promotes tourism to Pakistan with e-Visa services for citizens of 191 countries, visa on arrival for 50 countries, and information on Pakistan's attractions including adventure tourism, mountain scenery, and religious sites. Coordinates with the visa services wing.
• Grievance Portals Provides access to the Pakistan Citizen's Portal for government grievance redressal and the Foreign Minister's Portal (FM Portal) for overseas Pakistani complaints through mobile applications. Managed through NITB (National Information Technology Board).
• Co-Working Space for Pakistani Companies Offers co-working space facilities to Pakistani companies establishing offices and business operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, supporting early operations and connections with Saudi business partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000+ Pakistani students served through education network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority)coreTechnology or IntegrationNADRA is Pakistan's national identity authority that provides integrated identity management services. The embassy hosts a fully functional NADRA office providing NICOP, CNIC, CRC, FRC and biometric verification services to Pakistani expatriates in Saudi Arabia.
• OPF (Overseas Pakistanis Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPF provides welfare services to overseas Pakistanis including membership cards, education quota certificates, death compensation claims, and succession certificates. The embassy's Community Welfare Wing facilitates OPF services.
• Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTDAP promotes Pakistani exports and trade. The embassy supports TDAP's trade facilitation efforts through the Trade & Investment wing, connecting Pakistani businesses with Saudi partners. Contact: [email protected]
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan (MOFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe embassy operates under MOFA's jurisdiction for all consular and diplomatic matters. MOFA consular affairs division provides policy guidance and oversight for all foreign missions including the Riyadh embassy.
• National Information Technology Board (NITB)supportTechnology or IntegrationNITB developed and manages the Foreign Minister's Portal application used for complaint management and resolution for overseas Pakistanis. It serves as the technology owner for this citizen service platform.
• Pakistani Companies Seeking Saudi Market EntrysupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe embassy offers co-working space to Pakistani companies establishing offices in Saudi Arabia, facilitating their early operations and helping them connect with Saudi business partners.
• Saudi Ministry of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated in organizing the Saudi-Pakistan Business Forum in Riyadh on February 21, 2024, connecting Pakistani business leadership with Saudi counterparts in sectors including petrochemicals, fertilizers, food, IT, textiles, and real estate.
• General Authority of Foreign Trade (Saudi Arabia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Saudi Ministry of Commerce and General Authority of Foreign Trade for organizing the Saudi-Pakistan Business Forum to strengthen bilateral trade relations.
• Saudi Federation of ChamberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated in organizing the Saudi-Pakistan Business Forum connecting Pakistani business leaders with Saudi chambers and their member companies.
• Pakistan International AirlinessupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPIA provides stretcher facilities for patients unable to travel without medical assistance. The embassy's welfare wing coordinates this service for overseas Pakistanis requiring medical repatriation.
• AramexsupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAramex courier service is used for passport delivery to Pakistani expatriates in remote Saudi cities including Tabuk, enabling access to passport services without traveling to Riyadh or Jeddah.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• NADRA (National Database & Registration Authority): Pakistan's national identity authority whose systems the embassy depends on for NICOP, CNIC, FRC, and biometric services. Acts as a core technology and service backbone rather than a direct competitor.
• Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Host-country foreign affairs authority that licenses and oversees foreign diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia, including the Embassy of Pakistan. Relevant as the principal regulatory counterparty rather than a peer service provider.
• Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF): Statutory body providing welfare services (membership, education quotas, death compensation) to overseas Pakistanis, delivered through the embassy's Community Welfare Wing. A key institutional partner rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

• Embassy of India, Riyadh: Operates the Indian diplomatic mission in Saudi Arabia, providing consular, passport, visa, and community welfare services to a comparably large Indian expatriate population in the Kingdom. Highly comparable in scope, scale, and service mix to the Embassy of Pakistan.
• High Commission of Pakistan, London: Pakistan's diplomatic mission in the United Kingdom, providing the same MRP, NADRA, attestation, and community welfare services to a large Pakistani diaspora. Comparable service portfolio and operating model in a developed-market setting.
• Embassy of the Philippines, Riyadh: Provides consular, passport, and overseas worker welfare services to Filipino expatriates in Saudi Arabia. Operates under the same DFAA/OWWA framework as other labor-sending countries' missions and is structurally comparable to Pakistan's embassy.
• Embassy of Egypt, Riyadh: Egyptian diplomatic mission in Saudi Arabia, providing consular, passport, and community services to Egyptian nationals. Comparable in service portfolio and diaspora-serve model, though smaller in headcount and reach.
• Embassy of Bangladesh, Riyadh: Bangladesh's diplomatic mission in Saudi Arabia, delivering consular services, passport renewals, and labor welfare support to a large Bangladeshi worker population. Closely mirrors the Embassy of Pakistan's expatriate service model in the Kingdom.
• Consulate General of Pakistan, Jeddah: Branch consulate of the Embassy of Pakistan in Jeddah, providing the same consular, passport, and NADRA services in western Saudi Arabia. Effectively an extension of the Riyadh embassy with identical service offerings.
• Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi (UAE): Pakistan's sister diplomatic mission in the UAE, operating the same MRP, NADRA, attestation, and community welfare workflows under MOFA. Highly comparable operating model in another major Gulf labor destination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pakinsaudiarab
• Facebookfacebook.com/PakinSaudiArabia
• Instagraminstagram.com/pakinsaudiarabia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/embassy-of-pakistan-riyadh-ksa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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