What is the multiple-entry Umrah visa?
The ministry issued an official statement announcing the launch of a multiple-entry Umrah visa on 20 July 2026. The visa is valid for 365 days from the date of issuance and allows its holder to enter the Kingdom multiple times during that year. The announcement was made via the Saudi Press Agency and was covered by Saudi and Gulf media. 1 2
What is the visa validity and the stay limits?
According to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah statement, the visa validity is one year (365 days) from the date of issuance. The total permitted stay inside the Kingdom is 90 days throughout the visa validity period, and the days are counted cumulatively across repeated visits. 1 3
The ministry clarified that the visa is automatically suspended after each departure, and it is reactivated on subsequent visits if regulatory requirements are met and a service package and the Umrah permit linked to it are obtained. 1 3
Who is eligible to apply (nationalities and conditions)?
Those wishing to apply for the visa must verify their eligibility and the application conditions via the Nusuk platform, purchase a service package from one of the approved service providers listed on the Nusuk platform for each visit, and obtain before each trip an Umrah permit through the Nusuk app with dates that match the booked service package. 23
What are the basic entry requirements?
Before each entry it is required to purchase a service package (accommodation, transport and related services) from an approved provider within the Nusuk platform, and to obtain an Umrah permit in the Nusuk app whose dates match the package dates. This procedure is stated in the ministry’s statement and is intended to link the visa to organized services for the pilgrim. 1 3
The health entry requirements for Umrah pilgrims include the Ministry of Health instructions regarding vaccinations and health guidance, notably the mandatory quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine (ACYW) according to its validity conditions and the injection dates stated in the Ministry of Health guide; pilgrims must review and comply with the latest recommendations issued by the Ministry of Health. 4
Is attendance allowed during the Hajj season?
The ministry clarified that the multiple-entry visa is not valid during the Hajj season, meaning it cannot be used for entry during the Hajj season. 23
How do I apply: concise practical steps
Source-supported steps: verify eligibility and conditions via the Nusuk platform, book a service package from an approved provider on the Nusuk platform for each visit, and obtain before travel an Umrah permit in the Nusuk app with dates that match the booked service package. 23