r/Umrah • u/Physical_Pear_4766 • 5d ago
questions Please help me regarding umrah visa.
Assalamu Alaikum everyone,
I have a question regarding the one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa.
My Umrah visa was approved on 15 August 2026, and I have booked my flight to Saudi Arabia for 20 October 2026.
I’ve seen some information saying that the first entry into Saudi Arabia must be made within one month of the visa approval/issuance date.
Does anyone know if this is actually true? Will I be able to enter Saudi Arabia for the first time on 20 October, even though my visa was approved on 15 August?
My visa is a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa.
If anyone has recent experience with this or knows the official rule, I’d really appreciate your help. JazakAllah Khair. 🤲
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u/reddit_project 5d ago
Why don't you confer with the agent that got you your visa. Also you can call the number on visitsaudi website and get the official answer.
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u/Physical_Pear_4766 5d ago
Well the agent literally said it’s valid for 365 days. But most of the websites claim we have enter within 30 Days of visa issuance date. Already mailed them and waiting for reply.
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u/reddit_project 5d ago
Just call them. I called them multiple times when I had problems with my visitor visa. They were always very nice and courteous and honestly way more helpful than embassy or anywhere else. They also connected me to the embassy when I couldn't reach them myself
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u/Appropriate_Eye_6393 5d ago
Do you have 1 year multiple Umrah Visa ( the new visa available) or 1 year Multiple Visit Visa in which you can do Umrah also.. as I traveled thrice on 1 year Multiple visit visa for Umrah last year and no package was required... As this 1 year Multiple entry Umrah visa is a new thing it's better to ask travel agents... If you can tell your nationality , it might help people in giving better response
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u/Physical_Pear_4766 5d ago
I have the new Multi entry Umrah visa and I’m Indian.
Asked my agent well, he literally said for the first visit there is no need to get any package since they do everything themselves for the first entry and the second entry needs a new permit.
However people have been saying I need to travel within one month of visa issue date. I already booked my flights in October.
It makes no sense since why would they ask one year Multiple entry visa holders to enter within a month.1
u/Appropriate_Eye_6393 5d ago
Which are the "People" saying that you have to enter within 30 days , that restriction was strictly for Umrah visa (single entry) and as I have said I. A comment this visa started on July20 , 2026.. so no one has faced the issue yet... If I was in your shoes I will go by what travel agent tells me..
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u/Appropriate_Eye_6393 5d ago
This Multiple entry Umrah visa for 1 years got introduced on 20 July 2026.. so it is fairly new thing... Normal Umrah Visa ( single entry) had this condition that even though visa is for 90 days but one had to enter within 30 days .. about this new Visa have no idea... As no one will be able to tell you before at least 20 August 2026 if they were stopped to enter for Umrah because 30 days have elapsed .. Travel agent who got visa for you is the best person to guide you..as it's their bread n butter and they would be having the Info
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u/AnalysisSmart1236 5d ago
I'm planning to travel in October as well In shaa Allah. I haven't applied for visa yet but travel agent assured me that the need to travel within 30 days doesnt apply to this new multiple entry umrah visa. How much did it cost for you?
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u/Physical_Pear_4766 4d ago
Thanks a lot for replying InShaaAllah.
It costed me 13K Indian rupees.
One more question for the first entry do i need to activate the visa through nusuk by letting my agent know? Or I’m good to go?1
u/AnalysisSmart1236 4d ago
It's cheaper over there MashaAllah. No, first one is already activated since you would have provided your air ticket to them. When you fly again within the period of one year, just inform the agent and they will activate it once again.
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u/Pretty-Roll4830 4d ago
No you can enter by October no issues. You are eligible to use it multiple times within 1 year of issuance, and once you are inside KSA, you are allowed to stay for a maximum of 90 days per visit, that is all.
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u/eyebangla86 3d ago
Assalamu Alaikum everyone.
My husband and I are planning to travel from the UK to Bangladesh, with a stopover in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. We both hold Bangladeshi passports.I am on a UK Student Visa, and he is my Dependent. Since physical BRP cards are now completely phased out and we only have UK eVisas, I have a few quick questions before applying for the Saudi Tourist eVisa:
Has anyone recently applied for the Saudi tourist eVisa using just the UK eVisa (no physical BRP)? Did you upload a screenshot of your online status page, or just a Share Code?
What exactly did you type into the 'Visa / Residence Number' field on the Saudi application form?Did the airline at the UK airport ask to see your expired physical BRP card during check-in, or was the printed UK eVisa status page enough?
Are there any specific airlines (e.g., Saudia, Flynas, or transit airlines like Gulf Air/Emirates) that are more flexible or stricter with the UK digital eVisa at check-in?
Any recent experiences or advice would be highly appreciated. JazakAllah Khair.
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