London, July 23, 2026 (Pothwar.com – Mohammad Naseer Raja): Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a new one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, allowing pilgrims from around the world to travel to the Kingdom several times within a 12-month period.
According to Arab News, the visa will remain valid for 365 days from the date of issuance. Holders will be permitted to stay in Saudi Arabia for a total of up to 90 days during the one-year validity period, with the duration spread across multiple visits.
Under the new system, any unused days from the 90-day allowance will automatically carry over to future trips, enabling pilgrims to make full use of their remaining stay within the visa’s validity period.
Saudi authorities said the visa will be automatically suspended each time a visitor leaves the Kingdom and reactivated for subsequent trips, provided all applicable entry requirements and regulations are met.
However, officials clarified that the multiple-entry Umrah visa cannot be used to enter Saudi Arabia during the Hajj season. In addition, the duration of any Umrah package purchased by pilgrims must not exceed the number of remaining days available on the visa.
To travel under the new visa scheme, pilgrims will be required to purchase an Umrah package for each visit through approved service providers listed on the Nusuk platform. Before entering Saudi Arabia, visitors must also obtain an Umrah permit through the Nusuk app, with permit dates matching the approved travel package. Pilgrims must also comply with all applicable travel and entry requirements before arrival in the Kingdom.