Key Points
- Saudi Arabia has introduced a new multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for one year.
- The visa allows pilgrims to enter the Kingdom multiple times within 365 days.
- Visitors can stay in Saudi Arabia for a cumulative total of up to 90 days.
- Every visit requires an approved Nusuk service package and an Umrah permit.
- The visa cannot be used during the annual Hajj season.
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, allowing eligible pilgrims to visit the Kingdom several times during a 365-day period while staying for a cumulative maximum of 90 days.
The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, is part of the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to modernize pilgrimage services under Saudi Vision 2030 and improve the overall experience for Umrah visitors through expanded digital services and greater travel flexibility.
Unlike the traditional single-entry arrangement, the new visa allows travelers to enter Saudi Arabia multiple times during its one-year validity.
However, the total time spent in the Kingdom across all visits cannot exceed 90 days.
This means travelers can spread their visits throughout the year, provided the combined duration of all stays remains within the permitted limit.
The visa becomes valid from the date it is issued and remains active for 365 days, giving pilgrims greater flexibility when planning future Umrah journeys.
Although the visa allows multiple entries, each trip requires pilgrims to complete several mandatory steps before travelling.
Visitors must purchase an approved Umrah service package through the Nusuk platform before every visit. The duration of the selected package cannot exceed the number of days still available under the visa.
Pilgrims are also required to obtain an official Umrah permit through the Nusuk application before arriving in Saudi Arabia.
These digital requirements are designed to streamline travel procedures while helping authorities manage pilgrim services more efficiently.
One of the most important aspects of the new visa is that the 90-day allowance is cumulative.
For example, if a traveler spends 20 days during the first visit and 30 days during the second visit, only 40 days of permitted stay would remain for future trips within the same visa validity period.
Every departure from Saudi Arabia automatically updates the remaining balance available under the visa.
This approach allows visitors to plan multiple shorter Umrah trips throughout the year instead of using their entire stay in a single visit.
The Ministry explained that the visa will be deactivated after each departure from Saudi Arabia.
Before travelling again, visa holders must complete the required procedures, including purchasing a new approved service package and obtaining another Umrah permit through the Nusuk platform.
Once all regulatory requirements are met, the visa will automatically become active again for the next visit.
The ministry also confirmed that the multiple-entry Umrah visa cannot be used during the annual Hajj season.
According to the announcement, the visa remains inactive from 1 Dhu Al-Qi'dah until 13 Dhu Al-Hijjah, ensuring that pilgrimage arrangements during Hajj continue under separate regulations.
Pilgrims planning to perform Umrah should therefore schedule their visits outside the Hajj period if they intend to use the new visa.
Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in expanding religious tourism as part of Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the country's economy while improving services for millions of pilgrims visiting Makkah and Madinah every year.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said the new visa provides greater flexibility for international visitors while supporting a more integrated digital pilgrimage experience through the Nusuk platform.
Officials believe the initiative will simplify travel planning, improve operational efficiency, and make repeated Umrah visits more convenient for pilgrims from around the world.
Instead of applying for a new visa for every Umrah journey, eligible pilgrims can now make multiple visits using a single visa that remains valid for one year.
What does "90 days" actually mean?
The visa does not allow 90 days on every visit.
Instead, travelers receive 90 total days that can be divided across multiple trips during the visa's 365-day validity.
Pilgrims must still:
- Purchase an approved Nusuk service package before every trip.
- Obtain an Umrah permit through the Nusuk application.
- Meet Saudi Arabia's entry requirements.
The introduction of the one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa marks one of Saudi Arabia's most significant updates to pilgrimage travel in recent years. By allowing repeated visits under a single visa while expanding digital services through the Nusuk platform, the Kingdom aims to make Umrah more flexible and accessible for millions of pilgrims worldwide, while continuing its broader Vision 2030 transformation of religious tourism.
