Saudi Arabia has launched a new one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa for pilgrims. This visa allows a cumulative stay of up to ninety days within the validity period. Pilgrims must purchase a service package through the Nusuk platform for each visit. An Umrah permit is also required via the Nusuk application before travel. The visa remains inactive during the annual Hajj season.

MAKKAH: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Pilgrim Experience Program have revealed there was a 22.5 percent increase in Umrah visa arrivals this year between the start…

Saudi Arabia recorded a 22.5% increase in Umrah visa arrivals to 931,500 at the start of the 1448H Umrah season, with more than 1.27 million pilgrims arriving from abroad.

Every visitor entry under the new visa will be contingent on meeting relevant regulatory requirements