Amman, July 20 (Petra) - Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched on Monday a new multiple-entry Umrah visa, designed to give international pilgrims greater flexibility.

Valid for 365 days from the date of issuance, the visa allows holders to enter the country multiple times. Pilgrims can stay for a cumulative total of up to 90 days throughout the visa's validity period, with each visit's duration deducted from the overall 90-day allowance.

To utilize the visa, travelers must purchase a service package from an approved provider via the official Nusuk platform for every visit. The duration of this package cannot exceed the remaining days left on the visa's 90-day balance.

Pilgrims must secure a valid Umrah permit through the Nusuk app prior to arrival, ensuring the permit dates align perfectly with their approved service package.

The visa is temporarily deactivated upon exiting Saudi and will be reactivated for subsequent visits once all regulatory and travel eligibility requirements are met, according to the ministry.

The visa cannot be used to enter Saudi Arabia during the Hajj season, specifically from 1 Dhu'l-Qa'da to 13 Dhu'l-Hijja.

//Petra// HA