🕋 Saudi Hajj Ministry Launches Brand New 1-Year Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa!
In a major travel policy breakthrough aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Pilgrim Experience Program, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially launched a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa.
This landmark decision permits pilgrims to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia multiple times within a 365-day period under a single visa approval, offering unprecedented flexibility for religious travelers worldwide.
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📜 Key Guidelines & Rules for the New Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa
While the new visa stream removes the need to reapply for a visa prior to every trip, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has laid out strict regulatory conditions that every visitor must follow:
⏱️ 1. The 90-Day Cumulative Accumulation Rule
- 365-Day Validity: The visa remains valid for one full year from the date of issuance.
- 90-Day Maximum Stay Limit: Visa holders can enter Saudi Arabia multiple times during the year, provided the combined total of all stays inside the Kingdom does not exceed 90 days.
- Shared Pool (Not Per-Trip): The 90-day limit is cumulative across the entire year. For instance, if a pilgrim stays for 30 days during their first trip, they have 60 days remaining for subsequent visits.
📱 2. Nusuk Platform & Permit Alignment
- Mandatory Nusuk Package: For every individual trip, pilgrims must purchase an approved service package directly through accredited providers on the official Nusuk platform.
- Umrah Permit via Nusuk App: Prior to arrival in Makkah, travelers must secure an official Umrah permit through the Nusuk application. The permit dates must match the approved travel package schedule.
- Auto-Deactivation & Reactivation: The visa automatically deactivates upon departure from Saudi Arabia and reactivates for subsequent trips once the user books a new Nusuk package within their remaining 90-day allowance.
🚫 3. Hajj Season Restriction (Blackout Period)
- The multiple-entry Umrah visa cannot be used to perform Hajj.
- The visa is automatically suspended during the annual Hajj season (typically from 1 Dhu Al-Qi’dah through 13 Dhu Al-Hijjah) and reactivates once the pilgrimage season concludes.
💡 Benefits for Overseas Pakistanis & Frequent Travelers
This new visa framework offers significant advantages for regular pilgrims and international investors:
- Cost & Time Savings: Eliminates repetitive visa processing fees and paperwork for frequent visits throughout the year.
- Flexible Travel Planning: Allows families to spread out spiritual trips across different seasons (e.g., Ramadan, winter breaks) without reapplying.
- Streamlined Integration: Digital syncing via the Nusuk platform ensures verified hotel bookings, transportation, and Haram entry permits in one place.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I stay for 90 days on every visit?
No. The 90-day limit is cumulative for the entire 365-day validity period, not per entry. Once you exhaust 90 total days inside Saudi Arabia, the visa expires regardless of remaining validity time.
2. Do I need a new Nusuk booking every time I travel?
Yes. Although the visa remains valid for one year, each visit requires a new Nusuk package and a fresh Umrah permit generated on the Nusuk app before traveling.
3. Can I extend the 1-year multiple-entry Umrah visa?
No. The visa cannot be extended beyond its 365-day validity period. Once expired, a new visa application must be submitted.
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