RIYADH – Saudi Arabia has launched a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, giving eligible pilgrims greater freedom to visit the Kingdom several times without submitting a new application for every journey.
The visa will remain valid for 365 days from its date of issuance. During this period, approved travellers may enter Saudi Arabia multiple times for Umrah and other permitted activities.
Visa holders can stay in the Kingdom for a combined total of up to 90 days throughout the one-year validity period. This means travellers may divide their stay across several visits, rather than using the full allowance during a single trip.
The new arrangement is expected to make religious travel easier for international pilgrims. It may particularly benefit worshippers who plan to perform Umrah more than once or visit Saudi Arabia at different times during the year.
Previously, many travellers were required to submit separate visa applications for repeated visits. The multiple-entry option aims to reduce paperwork, save time, and provide greater convenience for pilgrims and their families.
Saudi authorities have clarified that the visa cannot be used during the annual Hajj season. Special entry rules and separate visa arrangements will continue to apply to people intending to perform Hajj.
Travellers planning to participate in the pilgrimage must obtain the officially designated Hajj visa and follow the requirements announced by the relevant Saudi authorities.
Applications for the new Umrah visa will be processed through the Kingdom’s official Nusuk platform. Pilgrims are advised to check their eligibility, required documents, travel dates, and current regulations before submitting an application.
The initiative forms part of Saudi Arabia’s wider efforts to improve religious tourism and strengthen services for visitors to Makkah and Madinah. It also supports the Kingdom’s goal of making travel to the Two Holy Mosques more accessible, organised, and convenient for Muslims around the world.
The one-year visa is expected to offer pilgrims more flexibility while ensuring that Hajj travel remains managed under separate regulations.
