Saudi Arabia Launches 365-Day Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa With 90-Day Stay Limit

Muslims planning repeated Umrah trips now have a new option. Saudi Arabia has introduced a 365-day multiple-entry Umrah visa, allowing pilgrims to enter the Kingdom several times within one year while staying for a cumulative total of up to 90 days.

The change gives travellers more flexibility, especially those who wish to perform Umrah during different seasons instead of completing the pilgrimage in a single visit.

What the New Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa Offers

Saudi Arabia’s new multiple-entry Umrah visa is designed for pilgrims who wish to visit the Kingdom more than once in a year. Instead of applying for a fresh visa before every trip, travellers can use the same visa for multiple visits, provided they comply with the new conditions.

Under the updated policy:

1. Valid for one year: The visa remains valid for 365 days from the date it is issued, giving pilgrims the flexibility to plan Umrah at different times throughout the year.

2. Multiple entries allowed: Visa holders can enter and leave Saudi Arabia as many times as they wish during the validity period, without applying for a new Umrah visa for each visit.

3. Maximum stay of 90 days: Travellers can spend up to 90 days in total across all visits. Once this cumulative limit is reached, the visa can no longer be used, even if its one-year validity has not expired.

4. Fresh Nusuk permit required for every visit: Before each Umrah journey, pilgrims must book a new Nusuk service package and obtain an Umrah permit through the official Nusuk platform. Holding a valid visa alone is not enough to perform Umrah.

5. Visa reactivates after departure: After leaving Saudi Arabia, the visa remains valid and can be used again for another trip until either the 365-day validity ends or the 90-day cumulative stay is exhausted.

6. No entry during the Hajj season: The visa cannot be used to enter Saudi Arabia between 1 Dhul Qadah and 13 Dhul Hijjah, the annual Hajj period. Pilgrims planning travel during these dates must follow the Kingdom’s separate Hajj visa and entry regulations.

What It Means for Indian Travellers

The new visa could appeal to Indian pilgrims who want to split their Umrah journey into multiple visits rather than a single extended trip.

One trend is becoming clear. Saudi Arabia is steadily shifting religious travel towards a digital, repeat-visit model in which permits and travel services are managed through the Nusuk platform rather than through traditional paperwork.

Travelobiz Take

We believe this visa gives Indian pilgrims far more flexibility to plan Umrah around work, family, and holidays. We recommend checking Nusuk requirements before every visit to avoid last-minute surprises.