{"id":129762,"date":"2026-07-21T17:16:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T12:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=129762"},"modified":"2026-07-21T17:16:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T12:16:33","slug":"saudi-govt-launches-multiple-entry-umrah-visa-with-one-year-validity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/129762\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi govt launches multiple-entry Umrah visa with one-year validity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(National Times)- The Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah has launched a multiple-entry Umrah visa with one-year validity from the date of issuance, through which pilgrims will be able to enter the kingdom multiple times, with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days each year, state-run\u00a0<em>Saudi Press Agency<\/em>\u00a0<em>(SPA)<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/en\/N2637600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reported<\/a>\u00a0on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As per the conditions of the visa, each visit would require the purchase of a service package from an approved provider on the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/umrah.nusuk.sa\/available-packages\">Nusuk platform<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 a digital platform that lists several Umrah packages for various economic tiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The report added that the packages\u2019 durations should not exceed the \u201cremaining days available on the visa\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEntry is also contingent on issuing an Umrah permit via the Nusuk application prior to arrival,\u201d the report added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It further detailed that the visa would be deactivated after each departure and reactivated upon meeting regulatory requirements for the next visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the report said, the visa cannot be availed during the Haj season, from the first of Ziqad to the 13th of Zilhaj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<em>SPA<\/em>&nbsp;reported that the Haj ministry \u201caffirmed that the visa enhances flexibility in planning visits and supports the integration of digital and operational services throughout the pilgrim\u2019s journey\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearly 43 million pilgrims&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stats.gov.sa\/\">performed Umrah in 2025<\/a>, according to Saudi Arabia\u2019s General Authority for Statistics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(National Times)- The Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah has launched a multiple-entry Umrah visa with one-year validity from the date of issuance, through which pilgrims will be able to enter the kingdom multiple times, with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days each year, state-run\u00a0Saudi Press Agency\u00a0(SPA)\u00a0reported\u00a0on Monday. 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