Saudi Arabia Extends Umrah Visa Validity to One Year to Boost Tourism

Saudi Arabia has extended the validity of the Umrah visa to one year, or 365 days, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s tourism sector.

Under the new visa system, visitors will be able to enter Saudi Arabia multiple times during the validity period and stay for up to 90 consecutive days on each visit.

However, visa holders must purchase a package through Nusuk, the Saudi government’s online platform, each time they enter the country.

The duration of the package cannot exceed the remaining validity of the visa. Visitors must also obtain an Umrah permit through Nusuk before arriving in Saudi Arabia.

The visa will remain inactive during the Hajj season, from the first day of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Qi'dah until the 13th day of Dhu al-Hijjah. Visa holders will not be permitted to use the visa during this period.

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the country’s official news agency, reported the information on Monday.

According to the report, the new visa initiative is being introduced in line with the objectives of Saudi Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s “Saudi Vision 2030”.