Saudi Arabia Launches Special Visa, Umrah Pilgrims Can Enter Saudi Arabia Multiple Times

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a new multiple-entry Umrah visa, enhancing the experience for pilgrims. This visa allows individuals to enter Saudi Arabia multiple times within a 365-day period from its issuance, with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days.

This initiative aims to facilitate easier and more frequent visits for Umrah pilgrims. The visa remains valid for a full year, enabling several trips to the Kingdom. However, a key restriction is that the visa cannot be utilized during the Hajj pilgrimage season. The total duration of stay is calculated cumulatively across all visits within the visa's validity period.

To obtain this multiple-entry visa, pilgrims are required to purchase service packages from accredited providers registered on the Nusuk platform for each intended visit. Furthermore, before each entry into Saudi Arabia, pilgrims must secure an Umrah permit through the Nusuk application. The dates specified in the Umrah permit must align with the approved service package, and all applicable travel requirements must be met.

The ministry clarified that the visa automatically deactivates upon the pilgrim's departure from Saudi Arabia. It reactivates for subsequent visits once all regulatory requirements are fulfilled. Any remaining days of stay are automatically carried over to the next visit, provided the visa is still valid.