Saudi Arabia Launches One-Year Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa
Pilgrims must buy an approved service package for each entry, and the visa is suspended during Hajj season, officials said.
- The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah introduced a multiple-entry visa valid for 365 days, allowing pilgrims to enter the Kingdom multiple times for a cumulative stay of up to 90 days.
- This initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Pilgrim Experience Program, which aim to simplify travel procedures and enhance service efficiency for worshippers throughout the Kingdom.
- Pilgrims must purchase service packages and secure permits through the Nusuk platform for each visit; the visa remains inactive during the Hajj season, from the first of Dhu Al Qadah until the 13th of Dhu Al Hijjah.
- Saudi Arabia welcomed 931,500 pilgrims with Umrah visas so far in 2026, marking a 22.5% increase compared to 2025, with top international visitors from Pakistan, Indonesia, and Iraq.
- Unlike the once-in-a-lifetime Hajj obligation, Umrah is a voluntary pilgrimage often referred to as a "lesser" or "minor" Hajj and can be performed throughout the year.
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Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days from the date of issuance, allowing pilgrims to enter the kingdom multiple times with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days, the Saudi...
Saudi govt launches multiple-entry Umrah visa with one-year validity
The Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah has launched a multiple-entry Umrah visa with one-year validity from the date of issuance, through which pilgrims will be able to enter the kingdom multiple times, with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days each year, state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Monday.
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The visa is not valid during the great Muslim pilgrimage Hajj.
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Saudi Arabia launches one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa
Saudi Arabia has launched a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa allowing pilgrims up to 90 cumulative days in the kingdom, part of a Vision 2030 push to ease pilgrimage travel and lift visitor numbers.
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