A major step towards making Umrah travel more flexible, convenient, and accessible for pilgrims worldwide.
Saudi Arabia has introduced a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, marking a significant enhancement in the Kingdom’s efforts to improve the pilgrimage experience. The new visa allows eligible pilgrims to make multiple visits to Saudi Arabia over a 365-day period, offering greater flexibility for those who wish to perform Umrah more than once without applying for a new visa each time. The initiative aligns with the Kingdom’s continued focus on enhancing religious tourism and delivering a seamless, digitally enabled travel experience under Vision 2030.
Key Highlights of the New Umrah Visa
- One-year validity: The visa remains valid for 365 days from the date of issuance.
- Multiple entries: Pilgrims can enter and exit Saudi Arabia multiple times during the visa’s validity.
- Up to 90 days stay: A cumulative stay of 90 days is permitted across all visits.
- Not valid during Hajj: The visa cannot be used to enter Saudi Arabia during the Hajj season.
- Mandatory service package: An approved Umrah service package must be purchased from an accredited provider on the Nusuk platform for every visit.
- Umrah permit required: Pilgrims must obtain an Umrah permit through the Nusuk app, with permit dates matching the approved service package.
- Automatic reactivation: The visa is automatically suspended upon departure and reactivated for subsequent visits once all regulatory requirements are met.
The introduction of the multiple-entry Umrah visa represents another important milestone in Saudi Arabia’s ongoing transformation of religious tourism. By combining greater travel flexibility with streamlined digital services, the Kingdom continues to make the pilgrimage journey more convenient for millions of Muslims around the world. Pilgrims planning future Umrah visits are encouraged to stay updated on the latest visa requirements and ensure all travel and permit conditions are fulfilled before each journey.
