Saudi Hajj Ministry Launches Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa Valid for One Year

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a new multiple-entry Umrah visa, offering pilgrims a full year of validity from the date of issuance. This significant change allows individuals to enter the Kingdom multiple times, with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days within the visa's validity period.

The initiative is a key component of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Pilgrim Experience Program. Its primary goals are to simplify the arrival process for pilgrims, enrich their spiritual journey, and improve the overall efficiency of services provided.

To utilize the visa, pilgrims must purchase a service package from an approved provider via the Nusuk platform. The duration of this package cannot exceed the remaining days on the visa. Furthermore, obtaining an Umrah permit through the Nusuk application before arrival is mandatory. The visa's functionality is designed to deactivate after each departure and reactivate upon meeting the necessary regulatory requirements for subsequent visits. The ministry emphasized that this new visa structure provides greater flexibility for planning pilgrimages and supports the seamless integration of digital and operational services throughout a pilgrim's stay.