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The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a new 365-day multiple-entry Umrah visa, allowing pilgrims multiple entries within a year with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days in total, with all entries managed through the official Nusuk Masar digital platform.
As reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) and published on 20 July 2026, the one-year Umrah visa aligns with the goals of the Pilgrim Experience Program and Saudi Vision 2030 of facilitating smooth arrival, enhancing management efficacy, and enriching the pilgrim experience.
365-Day Validity
The visa is valid for 365 days from the date of issuance.
Multiple Entries
Multiple entries are permitted within the valid year.
90-Day Cumulative Stay Limit
The stay limit applies across all trips combined, not per trip.
Nusuk-Managed Entries
All entries are managed through the Nusuk platform.
Umrah Permit Required
An Umrah permit must be issued via Nusuk before arrival for each trip.
Service Package Required
Each visit requires purchase of a Nusuk-approved Umrah service package.
Auto-Deactivation
The visa auto-deactivates upon departure from Saudi Arabia.
Reactivation
The visa reactivates once eligible for the next-visit entry.
Remaining-Days Rule
Package duration for subsequent trips cannot exceed the remaining days available on the visa.
Hajj Season Blackout
The visa is not usable during Hajj season (1st of Dhu Al-Qi'dah to the 13th of Dhu Al-Hijjah).
The new multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days supports these programs by offering unprecedented flexibility to pilgrims. Repeated entries across 12 months, with a collective stay of up to 90 days, let Umrah pilgrims plan their pilgrimage better, enriching spiritual journeys and improving overall service efficiency through the online Nusuk platform.
The initiative also centralizes logistics and distributes the influx of Umrah pilgrims into the Kingdom evenly across the year, optimizing infrastructure usage and easing congestion.
Confirm Visa Validity Window
Check the remaining days available under the 90-day cumulative stay cap, especially if you've already travelled on it once.
Choose an Approved Nusuk Service Provider
Find a licensed, Saudi Ministry-approved Umrah visa service provider for planning your journey through the Nusuk channel.
Book a Package Within the Remaining Validity
The Nusuk service package you book should not exceed the remaining days available on the visa.
Apply for an Umrah Permit via the Nusuk App
Entry into Makkah is contingent on obtaining a valid Umrah permit through Nusuk before each arrival.
Visa Auto-Deactivates After Travel
The visa deactivates after each departure and reactivates for the next visit once you meet all regulatory requirements.
Repeat for Each Visit
Follow the same steps for every visit until the cumulative 90-day stay period is complete.
The Hajj season visa blackout runs from approximately the 1st of Dhu Al-Qi'dah (the start of Hajj season) to the 13th of Dhu Al-Hijjah (the final day of the Hajj pilgrimage).
Deactivating the visa during Hajj complies with the Kingdom's pilgrimage regulations, supporting better crowd control and limiting strain on infrastructure. It simplifies Hajj logistics by separating Umrah pilgrims from Hajj pilgrims while maintaining the integrity of the Hajj pilgrimage.
The visa reactivates automatically for further Umrah trips once Hajj season ends, for travelers who meet all requirements. Because the blackout dates follow the lunar calendar, they shift each year on the Gregorian calendar and are officially confirmed by Saudi authorities via moon sighting.
Frequent Umrah Travelers
Those who travel to Makkah and Madinah multiple times a year for different Islamic months or holiday breaks, and prefer not to pay for a new visa each time.
Families and Groups Splitting Trips Across the Year
Large groups and families can plan Umrah trips throughout the year, spacing travel and budgeting more effectively.
Travel Agencies with Repeat Client Itineraries
Pilgrims booking multiple visas through the year can simply book packages and permits through their trusted agency.
Business or Leisure Travelers
Those seeking flexibility to travel to Saudi Arabia for corporate or tourism purposes multiple times, with the added benefit of performing Umrah during their visits.
The one-year, multiple-entry Umrah visa makes it easy for Indian passport holders to plan flexible trips to Saudi Arabia throughout the year. It eliminates the need to apply for an Umrah visa for every visit, requiring only Nusuk-sanctioned service packages and an Umrah permit for each trip.
You can easily obtain Umrah packages and permits through licensed, Saudi-recognized Umrah travel agencies like Al Mahad Tours and Travels for all your trips. We provide Umrah visa processing across various tiers (standard, fast-track, etc.), with complete documentation assistance and price transparency.
Our Umrah specialists can book Nusuk-approved packages aligning with your budget and requirements year-round, at affordable rates and with low deposits, ATOL protection, and flexible payment plans. Call now for custom quotes for your Umrah journey, with bespoke itineraries tailored to your specific needs!
The 90-day cap is total (cumulative) across all visits to Saudi Arabia within the one-year visa validity period, and not applicable per trip. You can enter the Kingdom multiple times, but the combined duration of all stays cannot exceed 90 days.
No, you cannot use it during Hajj. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah strictly prohibits the use of Umrah visas for entry during the Hajj season. This visa is automatically deactivated during Hajj, and is reactivated after the Hajj pilgrimage season is over.
Yes, you need the digital Nusuk Masar platform to obtain an Umrah permit and service package through an approved provider for each individual visit. This condition applies for all trips made within the visa validity period.
After you leave Saudi Arabia, the 365-day multiple-entry visa automatically deactivates. The visa is reactivated for your next trip when you purchase a Nusuk-approved service package and a fresh Umrah permit, meeting regulatory mandates.
Yes, this visa is different from a standard tourist visa. While both permit you to perform Umrah, this dedicated Umrah visa is designed for streamlined multiple entries into Saudi Arabia across a year, requiring only Nusuk-approved packages and Umrah permits for each visit.
No, the new one-year Umrah visa with multiple entries cannot be extended beyond its fixed 365-day validity. You must apply for a new visa once the year expires.
Plan multiple Umrah visits from India under the new one-year visa. Enjoy complete visa processing with documentation assistance, guaranteed Nusuk packages, streamlined Umrah permits, customized itineraries, and effortless renewals for each trip.
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