Quick answer
The one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in July 2026, is valid for 365 days and allows several visits with a combined stay of up to 90 days — the 90 days do not reset on each entry. Re-entry is not automatic: before every return visit you need a new approved Umrah package through Nusuk, bought from the same licensed Saudi Umrah company that processed your visa, and an Umrah permit in the Nusuk app with matching dates. It cannot be used to enter during the Hajj season.
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First, check which visa you hold
Most Umrah eVisas are single-entry: leaving Saudi Arabia ends them, even if days remain. This guide only applies if your visa says multiple entries. Check the entries field on your visa before you plan a return trip.
Source: Gulf News (20 Jun 2024) — Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on the 90-day Umrah visa; Gulf News (20 Jul 2026) — Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launches the one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa
The four rules that matter
| Rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Valid 365 days from issue | Every visit must start and end inside that year |
| 90 days in total | Days used on earlier visits are deducted; the limit does not reset |
| New package and permit each visit | Buy a Nusuk package and get an Umrah permit before you fly |
| Same Umrah company | Later packages come from the licensed company that processed the visa |
Source: Gulf News (20 Jul 2026) — Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launches the one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa; Gulf News (16 Aug 2026) — a package and Umrah permit are required for every visit
How re-entry works, step by step
- Count the days you have already used and the days left before the visa's one-year end date.
- Choose your return dates inside both limits, outside the Hajj season.
- Buy a new approved Umrah package through Nusuk from the same Umrah company that processed your visa (we arrange this if your visa came through us).
- Make sure hotel bookings cover every night of the new visit.
- Get your Umrah permit in the Nusuk app with dates matching the package.
- Book flights that match the package and permit dates.
- Travel with your passport, the visa, the package confirmation and the permit. The visa is reactivated for the visit once the package and permit are in place.
- After you leave, the visa is deactivated again until the next visit is booked.
Source: Gulf News (16 Aug 2026) — a package and Umrah permit are required for every visit; Nusuk Umrah platform
The same-company rule
Reports of the Ministry's rules say packages for later visits are bought from the same licensed Saudi Umrah company that processed the visa, and the visa cannot be transferred to another company. If that company stops operating, buying a package for a return visit can become difficult, so apply through a provider you will still be able to reach months later.
Because these details are not all published in one official document, confirm with us before you book a return trip.
Source: Gulf News (16 Aug 2026) — a package and Umrah permit are required for every visit
Common misunderstandings
- "I can stay 90 days every time I re-enter." No — 90 days is the total for the whole year.
- "Once I have the visa I don't need another booking." No — every visit needs a new package and permit.
- "I can buy my return package from any agency." No — it comes from the company that processed the visa.
- "A valid visa means I will be let in." No — entry is always decided by Saudi immigration on the day.
Source: Gulf News (20 Jul 2026) — Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launches the one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa; Gulf News (16 Aug 2026) — a package and Umrah permit are required for every visit
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01Can I stay 90 days every time I re-enter on the one-year Umrah visa?
02Do I need a new Umrah package and permit for every return visit?
03Can I switch to another Umrah company for my return visit?
04Can I use the one-year Umrah visa during the Hajj season?
05Does a valid multiple-entry visa guarantee entry?
06How do I know if my Umrah visa is multiple-entry?
Sources
- Gulf News (20 Jul 2026) — Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launches the one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa (reported / provider)
- Gulf News (16 Aug 2026) — a package and Umrah permit are required for every visit (reported / provider)
- Gulf News (20 Jun 2024) — Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on the 90-day Umrah visa (reported / provider)
- Nusuk Umrah platform (official)
Saudi visa rules change. Checked on 3 November 2026; always confirm on the official platform before you travel. Marhaba Haji is a private travel company, not a government service, and cannot guarantee any visa decision.