A Tasheer appointment is the stage where you provide your biometrics and submit your passport so that the Saudi embassy can stamp your visa. Tasheer is the official visa service provider of Saudi Arabia, and most Saudi work visas from Pakistan go through one of its six centers. This guide explains what is Tasheer, where are the centers , how to book, what to bring, and how to track your passport. If you would like to avail of our services, we can book your appointment and prepare your file for a Saudi work, family visit or business visa.
What is Tasheer?
Tasheer is a Saudi company for Visa and Travel Solutions (SVTS), established in 2019. It is owned by Tahacom Investment Company, It operates Saudi visa service centers abroad in partnership with VFS Global, which is why many applicants still call it “VFS TasHeel”, and search for “vfs tasheer”.
The most important thing to understand is what Tasheer does and does not do:
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Book and run visa appointments
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Approve or reject your visa
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Collect biometrics (fingerprints and a facial image)
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Decide your job or employer
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Check and receive documents and fees
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Sell urgent or guaranteed slots
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Send your passport to the embassy and return it
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Replace your recruitment agency or the BEOE process
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Tasheer & Etimad: are they same?
Yes, Since 2019, Saudi visa applications in Pakistan have been submitted at Eitmad Visa Centers, and Pakistani applicants’ biometrics have been collected there. This is why many people, agents, and even appointment slips still say “Eitmad Center” or “Eitmad Appointment”.
Tasheer Centers in Pakistan
There are 6 centers in different cities of Pakistan
| City | What to know |
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| Islamabad | Etimad centre Islamabad; now the Tasheer Islamabad office |
| Lahore | It Serves the Lahore region. |
| Karachi | Serves Sindh and southern applicants |
| Multan | Serves southern Punjab |
| Peshawar | Serves Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Quetta | Serves Balochistan |
For the current address, phone number, and opening hours of each Tasheer visa centre, use the official Tasheer appointment portal.
How to book Tasheer appointment for a Saudi work visa
Appointments are booked online on the official portal. The steps for a Saudi work visa are as follows:
Go to vc.tasheer.com, the official appointment portal for Tasheer.
Select Pakistan as Country and choose work visa category.
Choose city for Tasheer visa center.
Enter your password details and your visa details exactly as issued.
Pick an available date and time slot.
Download and print your appointment letter.
Documents Required for a Tasheer appointment
Bring the following to your appointment:- Printed appointment letter
- Original passport
- Visa details or approval
- GAMCA / Wafid medical fitness report
- Any other documents your visa type requires.
Tasheer fees in Pakistan
Tasheer charges includes , sales tax added. Optional extras such as lounge service, passport courrier, cost more. Appointment letters for work visas also note that medical insurance is mandatory.
This service fee is separate from the Saudi visa. Be wary of anyone who quotes a large “recommended price” that bundles in other charges without explaining them.
Tasheer Visa Tracking: how to check your passport
After your appointment, your passport goes to the Saudi Embassy or Consulate for visa stamping and then returns to the centre. To follow it:
- Go to “Tracking Status” on vc.tasheer.com and fill the reference number written on your receipt.
- When your passport is ready, collect from the or receive it from the courier if you chose that option.
Book Tasheer Appointement with IMC
You can book on the portal yourself, If you would like to avail of our services, we can book your appointment and prepare your file for a Saudi work, family visit or business visa.
Check visa, passport, and personal details match exactly before booking.
Book slot on the official portal.
Check and Prepare your file for your visa type.
Brief on what to bring and what happens at Tasheer visa center.
Track passport until it return from the embassy.
For work visa candidates deployed through IMC, Tasheer is handled as part of the full deployment, from GAMCA/Wafid medical before Tasheer to Protector of Emigrants registration after Tasheer, as outlined on our Work Visa Services page.
Get help with your Tasheer appointment
Need a Tasheer appointment for a work, family visit or business visa? Message IMC on WhatsApp and we will check your file and book it. Read the Saudi work visa process for Pakistani workers, or visit our recruitment agency for Saudi Arabia page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tasheer?
Tasheer is a Saudi company for Visa and Travel Solutions (SVTS), owned by Tahacom Investment Company, which is wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. It operates Saudi visa service centers abroad, including six in Pakistan, where applicants provide biometrics and submit passports and documents.
What documents are required for a Tasheer appointment?
For a work visa, you will need to bring the appointment letter, original passport, visa details, GAMCA or Wafid medical fitness report, and any other documents required for your visa type. The names on the visa, passport, and appointment must match exactly.
How do I reschedule or cancel a Tasheer appointment?
Log in to the official portal vc.tasheer.com with your booking details and select the Reschedule or Cancel option. Make the change before your slot, as a short appointment usually means making a new booking.
Does Tasheer approve or reject visas?
No, it collects biometrics, documents, fees, and passport and forwards them. The decision to issue or reject a Saudi visa is made only by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Islamabad or the Saudi Consulate General in Karachi.
What happens after the Tasheer appointment?
Your passport goes to the Saudi embassy or consulate for visa stamping, then returns to the center for collection or courier. For work visas, the next step is Protector of Immigrants registration and your Overseas Employment Certificate before departure.
Can IMC book my Tasheer appointment for a family visit or business visa too?
Yes, IMC can book your slot on the official portal, check your details match, and prepare your file for visa. Slot dates and visa decisions remain with the Tashira and the Saudi Embassy.