Saudi Arabia launches one year multiple entry Umrah Visa, Allowing Pilgrims to perform Umrah multiple times - R24 News

Saudi Arabia launches one year multiple entry Umrah Visa, Allowing Pilgrims to perform Umrah multiple times

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new one year multiple entry Umrah visa, allowing international pilgrims to visit multiple times and perform Umrah more than once within the visa validity period. The visa permits a total stay of up to 90 days and aims to make pilgrimage travel easier while supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.

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Mariyam Adheela

Assistant Editor

20 Jul 2026

Muslim pilgrims perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah -- Photo: Classic Tours

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new one year multiple entry Umrah visa, allowing international pilgrims to visit the Kingdom multiple times within the visa validity period and perform Umrah more than once a year.

The new visa, valid for 365 days from the date of issuance, permits visitors to stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days in total. The move is expected to make pilgrimage arrangements more flexible for Muslims around the world who wish to return to Makkah for repeated Umrah visits.

Under the new system, pilgrims must obtain the required Umrah permits through the official Nusuk platform before performing the pilgrimage. The visa will also remain subject to Saudi

Arabia’s entry requirements and will not be valid during the Hajj season.

Saudi authorities said the initiative aims to improve the overall experience for pilgrims, simplify travel procedures, and support the Kingdom’s efforts under Saudi Vision 2030 to expand religious tourism services.

The introduction of the multiple-entry visa comes as Saudi Arabia continues to enhance facilities and services for millions of Muslims visiting the holy sites of Makkah and Madinah every year. The move is expected to benefit frequent pilgrims, families, and visitors who wish to combine religious visits with time spent in the Kingdom.

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