Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a new multiple-entry Umrah visa in July 2026. The visa is valid for 365 days from the date of issuance and allows pilgrims to enter the Kingdom multiple times with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days. For each visit, pilgrims must purchase a service package from an approved provider through the Nusuk platform and obtain an Umrah permit via the Nusuk app before arrival. The visa is deactivated after each departure and reactivated once conditions for the next visit are met. It cannot be used during the Hajj season, from 1 Dhu Al-Qi'dah until 13 Dhu Al-Hijjah. Singapore and Malaysia pilgrims planning more than one Umrah in a year can now do so on a single visa. Glory Travel & Tours (Licensed Travel Agent TA 03786) arranges complete Umrah packages that meet the Nusuk service package requirement.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a new multiple-entry Umrah visa that is valid for 365 days and allows a cumulative stay of up to 90 days in the Kingdom. Announced in July 2026 through the Saudi Press Agency, this is one of the most significant changes to Umrah travel in recent years. Pilgrims can now perform Umrah more than once in a single year without applying for a fresh visa each time.
For pilgrims in Singapore and Malaysia, this opens the door to more flexible planning. You could perform Umrah with your family during the school holidays, then return later in the year for a shorter personal visit, all on the same visa.
This guide explains how the new visa works, its conditions, and what it means for your next Umrah journey.
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Feature |
Detail |
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Validity |
365 days from date of issuance |
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Entries |
Multiple entries permitted |
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Total stay |
Up to 90 days cumulative across all visits |
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Booking requirement |
Service package from an approved provider via Nusuk |
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Permit requirement |
Umrah permit through the Nusuk app before arrival |
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Hajj season restriction |
Not active from 1 Dhu Al-Qi'dah to 13 Dhu Al-Hijjah |
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Announced by |
Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, July 2026 |
The visa follows a cycle of activation and deactivation:
Issuance: The visa is issued with 365 days of validity from the issue date.
First visit: You enter Saudi Arabia with a valid service package booked through the Nusuk platform and an Umrah permit obtained via the Nusuk app.
Departure: When you leave the Kingdom, the visa is deactivated.
Next visit: The visa is reactivated once the required conditions are met again, which means booking a new service package and obtaining a new Umrah permit for that visit.
Your total time inside Saudi Arabia across all visits cannot exceed 90 days within the visa's one-year validity.
For every entry, visa holders must purchase a service package from an approved provider through the Nusuk platform. Two conditions apply:
The duration of the service package cannot exceed the remaining validity period available on the visa.
An Umrah permit must be obtained through the Nusuk application before arrival in Saudi Arabia.
This is where working with a licensed travel agency matters. Glory Travel & Tours arranges complete Umrah packages, including flights, near-Haram hotels, transport, and guided support, that satisfy the approved service package requirement, so pilgrims do not need to navigate the booking process alone.
The multiple-entry visa is not activated during the Hajj season. The restricted window runs from the 1st of Dhu Al-Qi'dah until the 13th of Dhu Al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar. Pilgrims planning visits around this period should schedule their trips before Dhu Al-Qi'dah begins or after 13 Dhu Al-Hijjah.
If your intention is to perform Hajj, a separate Hajj visa process applies. You can read our detailed guide on Hajj costs by country for planning ahead.
According to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the initiative supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Pilgrim Experience Program. The stated aims are to make arrivals easier, improve the overall pilgrim experience, and enhance service efficiency. The Ministry also noted that the visa gives pilgrims greater flexibility in planning Umrah visits and supports the integration of digital services across the entire pilgrim journey.
For pilgrims departing from Singapore and Malaysia, the practical benefits are significant:
One application, multiple journeys: Perform Umrah in different seasons of the year, such as the cooler months and the school holidays, without repeating the visa process.
Shorter, more frequent trips become practical: A 7 to 10 day Umrah trip no longer requires a full standalone visa application each time.
Better planning around peak periods: Since Ramadan and year-end are high-demand seasons, the flexibility to return during quieter months means calmer worship and often better hotel availability near the Haram.
Family flexibility: Families can split travel across the year rather than compressing everything into one long trip.
If you are deciding between package tiers for your next journey, see our comparison of Economy, Premium, and Exclusive Umrah packages from Singapore, or explore whether a customized Umrah package suits your travel style.
Confirm your travel windows: Avoid the Hajj season restriction period and check flight availability early for peak months.
Book through an approved provider: Every visit requires a Nusuk service package, so arrange your package before finalising flights.
Set up the Nusuk app: Your Umrah permit for each visit is issued through the Nusuk application, so have your account ready before departure.
Track your 90 days: Keep a record of days spent in the Kingdom across visits so your final trip of the year fits within the remaining allowance.
Pack smart for repeat trips: Our complete Umrah packing list covers essentials for men, women, and children.
Glory Travel & Tours is a Singapore Tourism Board licensed travel agent, licence number TA 03786. Pilgrims across Singapore and Malaysia trust Glory Travel for near-Haram accommodation, experienced Mutawwif guidance, reliable ground transport, and end-to-end support from booking to return. With the new multiple-entry visa, our team can help you plan not just one trip but your full year of Umrah travel, with each visit's Nusuk service package handled for you.
The new multiple-entry Umrah visa is valid for 365 days from the date of issuance.
You can stay up to 90 days in total. The 90 days are cumulative across all your visits within the one-year validity period.
Yes. The visa allows multiple entries during its 365-day validity, subject to meeting the regulatory requirements for each visit.
Before each visit, you must purchase a service package from an approved provider through the Nusuk platform and obtain an Umrah permit through the Nusuk app before arrival.
No. The visa is not activated during the Hajj season, from the 1st of Dhu Al-Qi'dah until the 13th of Dhu Al-Hijjah.
The visa is deactivated after each departure and reactivated once the required conditions are met for your next visit.
No. This visa is for Umrah only. Hajj requires a separate visa process through official Hajj channels.
The simplest route is to book through a licensed travel agency that arranges your approved Nusuk service package as part of a complete Umrah package. Glory Travel & Tours (TA 03786) handles this for pilgrims departing from Singapore.
The 365-day multiple-entry Umrah visa marks a genuine shift in how pilgrims can plan their journeys to the Two Holy Mosques. With up to 90 days of stay spread across multiple visits in a year, pilgrims from Singapore and Malaysia now have the freedom to perform Umrah more often, at quieter times, and with far less paperwork. The key requirements to remember are the Nusuk service package and Umrah permit before every visit, and the Hajj season restriction window.
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