One-year multiple-entry Umrah visaHow it works
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Short answer
Launched on 20/07/2026, it is valid for 365 days and lets you enter Saudi Arabia several times, with up to 90 days in the Kingdom in total. Every visit needs its own Nusuk service package and Umrah permit, and the visa can't be used from 1 Dhul-Qa'dah to 13 Dhul-Hijjah. No fee had been published by 26/10/2026.
On this page
When Saudi Arabia announced this visa, the news reports covered the headline and stopped there. They didn't explain how the 90 days are counted, what you have to do before each trip, or how the visa fits with the season's last dates. This guide works through those questions with the facts that have been published, says plainly where the official answer isn't out yet, and helps you decide whether it suits your family better than a single Umrah visa.
If you are planning a trip for next year, read this with our Umrah packages 2027 guide.
What was announced
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah introduced the visa, and the Saudi Press Agency reported it on 20/07/2026. Gulf News, Khaleej Times, The National and Euronews all carried the same terms:
- The visa is valid for 365 days from the date it is issued.
- You can enter the Kingdom more than once in that year.
- Your total stay across all visits can't be more than 90 days.
- For each visit you buy a service package from an approved provider on the Nusuk platform. The package can't be longer than the days you have left.
- You need an Umrah permit from the Nusuk app before you arrive, with dates that match the package.
- The visa is suspended when you leave and reactivated for the next visit once you meet the requirements. Your entries and exits are recorded to track the days left.
- It can't be used to enter during the Hajj season, from 1 Dhul-Qa'dah to 13 Dhul-Hijjah. Gulf News and Khaleej Times give those dates. The National and Euronews say only that the visa is inactive during the Hajj season.
The ministry said the step supports Saudi Vision 2030 and the Pilgrim Experience Programme.
What hasn't been published yet
On 26/10/2026 we could not find these in any official source:
- The visa fee. Some websites quote figures, but none cites the ministry or Nusuk. Check the price on Nusuk or with your agent before you pay. For travellers from Pakistan, a daily meal charge was also reported to be added to the visa fee; our Nusuk food voucher guide explains what is known.
- Whether unused days carry forward. None of the reports we read says so.
- A full eligibility list. The announcement did not limit it by nationality, but it did not list who can apply either.
- How the season calendar applies. The 1448 calendar sets the last Umrah entry on 23/03/2027 and the last departure on 07/04/2027. The announcement did not say whether a multiple-entry visa holder can enter after those dates and before the Hajj blackout begins. Ask before you plan a visit in late Shawwal.
We will update this page when any of these are published.
How the 90 days add up
The 90 days are a single allowance for the whole year. Every day you spend in the Kingdom comes off it, and each package has to fit inside what is left.
Here is an example with made-up dates, so you can see how it works:
| Visit | Days in Saudi Arabia | Days used so far | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa issued | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| First visit, 10 nights in Rajab | 11 | 11 | 79 |
| Second visit, 21 nights in Ramadan | 22 | 33 | 57 |
| Third visit, after the Hajj blackout | 15 | 48 | 42 |
Two things to notice. First, count the days carefully, because a night flight can add a day at each end. The recorded entry and exit are what count. Second, the year runs from the issue date, not from your first entry, so a visa issued months before your first trip has less time left to use.
How to use it, visit by visit
The first visit
- Choose an approved service package on Nusuk, or ask your agent to build one. It covers the hotel, transport and other services for that trip.
- Submit the visa request and complete the procedures.
- Book your Umrah permit on the Nusuk app for a date and time inside your package. Our Nusuk app guide shows how.
- Travel, perform Umrah and leave before your package ends.
Every later visit
- Buy a new service package for the new dates, no longer than the days you have left.
- Get a new Umrah permit on Nusuk with matching dates.
- Complete the entry procedures before you travel back.
Under the announced terms every visit needs a package, even if you plan to stay with relatives. If you have family in Saudi Arabia, ask your agent how a package can be built around that.
Who it suits
| Your plan | One-year multiple-entry visa | Single Umrah visa |
|---|---|---|
| One trip this season | Little benefit | Usually simpler |
| Two trips in one year, for example Rajab and Ramadan | A good fit, if the total stays within 90 days | A new visa each time |
| A long Ramadan stay plus a short trip | Works if the total stays within 90 days | A new visa each time |
| Trips that cross the Hajj season | Not active from 1 Dhul-Qa'dah to 13 Dhul-Hijjah | Season dates apply |
| A visit of more than 90 days | Not possible | The stay limit also applies |
It also helps people who care for parents or travel with them in stages. A son or daughter can go once with one parent and again with the other, inside the same visa year.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah also said on 06/10/2025 that holders of any valid Saudi visa can perform Umrah, which includes the tourist eVisa. Eligibility depends on your nationality, so check the official visa portal. Our visa guide for UK, US and Canada residents compares that route.
The Hajj blackout and the season's last dates
The visa is not active from 1 Dhul-Qa'dah to 13 Dhul-Hijjah. On the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's 1448 calendar, 30 Shawwal 1448 is 07/04/2027, so 1 Dhul-Qa'dah 1448 is expected on 08/04/2027, depending on the moon.
For ordinary Umrah visas, the 1448 season closes earlier:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Umrah visa issued | 09/03/2027 |
| Last entry into the Kingdom | 23/03/2027 |
| Last departure | 07/04/2027 |
Plan your visits inside these dates unless the ministry or your agent confirms otherwise in writing. For the season month by month, see the Umrah calendar 1448.
Ramadan and other busy times
Many families want a Ramadan visit on this visa. Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin around 08/02/2027, depending on the moon. In Ramadan 2024 the ministry said no permit is issued for a second Umrah in Ramadan, and Nusuk rejected repeat requests. Check whether the same rule applies in 1448 before you plan that visit. Read Umrah in Ramadan first, and Umrah in Rajab and Sha'ban for an earlier, calmer trip.
How Maqam e Haram helps
We plan Umrah for families from Pakistan, and we help families abroad who book for their parents. If you are thinking about this visa, we can map your visits against the 90 days and the season's dates, then build a package for each trip: hotels near the Haram and the Prophet's Mosque, transfers, the journey between Makkah and Madinah, and ziyarat. Our own team in Makkah and Madinah helps with Nusuk permits and timings on every visit.
We don't issue visas and can't promise one. The Saudi authorities decide. We make the hotel and transport bookings the application needs and help you through it. See visa information.
To talk through your plan, message us on WhatsApp or call +92 309 9022120.
Questions and answers
What is the one-year Umrah visa?
A multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days from issue, launched on 20/07/2026. Your total stay across all visits can't exceed 90 days.
How many times can I enter on it?
The announcement says multiple entries. In practice you can make as many trips as your 90 days allow, each with its own package and permit.
How much does the one-year Umrah visa cost?
No official fee had been published by 26/10/2026. Check Nusuk or ask your agent, and ask us for today's price for the package.
Do I need a new package for every visit?
Yes. Each visit needs a service package from an approved provider on Nusuk, no longer than your remaining days.
Do I need a Nusuk permit each time?
Yes. Book an Umrah permit on the Nusuk app before each visit, with dates that match the package.
Can I use it during Hajj?
No. It is not active from 1 Dhul-Qa'dah to 13 Dhul-Hijjah.
Does the 90-day count start at my first entry?
The 90 days count only the days you are in the Kingdom. The 365 days of validity run from the issue date.
Can I stay 90 days in one visit?
The announced limit is 90 days in total, and each package must fit within the days left. The season's last departure date also applies to Umrah trips.
Who can apply?
The announcement did not publish an eligibility list. Ask your agent or check Nusuk for your nationality.
Is it better than a single Umrah visa?
Only if you plan more than one trip in a year. For one trip, a single Umrah visa is usually simpler.
Related pages
Sources
The official pages and references we used, with the date we checked them.
- Gulf News, Saudi Arabia's Hajj Ministry launches one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, citing SPA (20/07/2026), checked 26/10/2026: gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-launches-365-day-umrah-visa-with-90-day-stay-1.500613885 (opens in a new tab)
- Khaleej Times, multiple-entry Umrah visa with one-year validity, citing SPA (20/07/2026), checked 26/10/2026: www.khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/saudi-arabia-launches-90-day-multiple-entry-umrah-visa-with-1-year-validity-2 (opens in a new tab)
- The National, Saudi Arabia introduces one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa (20/07/2026), checked 26/10/2026: www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/07/20/saudi-arabia-introduces-one-year-multiple-entry-umrah-visa/ (opens in a new tab)
- Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Umrah season calendar for 1448 AH, checked 26/10/2026: haj.gov.sa/en/Media-Center/Ministry-News/2026/Ministry-of-Hajj-and-Umrah-Announces-the-Umrah-Season-Calendar-for-1448-AH (opens in a new tab)
- Euronews, new Saudi visa lets Umrah pilgrims visit multiple times within a year (21/07/2026), checked 26/10/2026: www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/new-saudi-visa-lets-umrah-pilgrims-visit-multiple-times-within-a-year (opens in a new tab)
- Arab News, all visa holders now eligible to perform Umrah (06/10/2025), checked 26/10/2026: www.arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/all-visa-holders-now-eligible-to-perform-umrah-ministry-of-hajj-and-umrah-2617968 (opens in a new tab)
- Jordan News, Ramadan 1448 expected to begin 08/02/2027, checked 22/10/2026: www.jordannews.jo/Section-20/Middle-East/Date-of-the-First-Day-of-Ramadan-2027-According-to-Astronomical-Calculations-52316 (opens in a new tab)
- Gulf News, no permit for repeat Umrah in Ramadan (17/03/2024), checked 22/10/2026: gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-no-permit-for-repeat-umrah-in-ramadan-1.101688691 (opens in a new tab)
- Nusuk, service packages and Umrah permits, checked 22/10/2026: www.nusuk.sa (opens in a new tab)