Key facts
- Saudi Arabia has launched a new one-year multiple-entry visa for Umrah pilgrims.
- The visa is valid for 365 days from issuance and allows for a cumulative stay of up to 90 days.
- Pilgrims must purchase an Umrah service package via the Nusuk platform for each visit.
- The visa remains inactive during the annual Hajj season.
- So far in 2026, Saudi Arabia has hosted 931,500 Umrah pilgrims, a 22.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new multiple-entry visa for Umrah pilgrims, valid for one year from the date of issuance. This visa allows visitors to enter the holy cities multiple times, with a cumulative stay not exceeding 90 days. The initiative is part of Saudi Vision 2030 and aims to enhance the pilgrim experience and service efficiency.
To utilize the new visa, pilgrims must purchase an Umrah service package from an approved provider through Saudi's Nusuk platform for each visit. The package duration must not exceed the remaining days on the visa, and travelers need to secure an Umrah permit via Nusuk before arriving. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated that the visa increases flexibility and supports digital service integration.
Upon completion of the pilgrimage and departure, the visa deactivates but can be reactivated for subsequent visits, provided regulatory requirements are met. However, the visa remains inactive during the annual Hajj season.
As of 2026, Saudi Arabia has welcomed 931,500 pilgrims on Umrah visas, representing a 22.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Top international visitors for Umrah come from Pakistan, Indonesia, and Iraq.
Umrah is a voluntary pilgrimage that can be performed multiple times a year, unlike the mandatory Hajj, which occurs annually during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah and typically takes five to six days. In 2025, Saudi Arabia hosted over 1.5 million foreign pilgrims for Hajj alone, with the total number of pilgrims, including domestic ones, exceeding 1.6 million.