Saudi Arabia introduces one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new Umrah visa that allows pilgrims to travel to the Kingdom multiple times over a one-year period.

Under the new policy, the visa remains valid for 12 months, while visitors can stay in Saudi Arabia for a combined total of up to 90 days across all their trips.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said the visa cannot be used during the annual Hajj season.

For every visit, pilgrims must book an Umrah package through an authorised service provider available on the Nusuk platform. They must also obtain an Umrah permit through the Nusuk app before travelling.

Officials said the visa will become inactive when a pilgrim leaves Saudi Arabia and will be reactivated before the next visit after the required procedures are completed.

Any unused days from the 90-day allowance can be used on later trips, provided the visa is still valid.