1 Year Multiple Entry Visa for Saudi Arabia

1 Year Multiple Entry Visa is Saudi Arabia's flagship long-validity e-visa, built for travelers who want the freedom to visit the Kingdom more than once without reapplying every time. Once issued, this Saudi visa remains valid for 12 months from the date of approval, with a permitted stay of up to 90 days as shown on your approved e-visa. Whether you're planning several short trips across the year for tourism, Umrah, visiting family, or business, the 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa is designed to save you the time, cost, and paperwork of applying for a fresh visa before every journey.

At Saudi E Visa Online, we process the 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa for $300, with applications typically completed and approved within 3–4 business days. Below, we break down exactly who can apply, what the visa allows, how the application works, and how it compares to the shorter 90 Day Multiple Entry Visa.

What Is the Saudi 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa?

Introduced as part of Saudi Arabia's push to open its borders to international tourism, the 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa is an electronic visa (e-visa) linked directly to your passport. There is no physical stamp or embassy visit required — the entire process is completed online, and the approved visa is sent to you by email as a digital document. It permits holders to enter and exit Saudi Arabia multiple times during the 12-month validity window, with the total permitted stay set at 90 days.

Important: read your approved e-visa carefully. Saudi immigration authorities determine exactly how the 90-day stay allowance applies to your entries — in practice this can mean 90 days available across the whole 12-month period (used up as you travel), rather than a fresh 90 days granted on every single entry. The rule that applies to your visa is stated on the approved e-visa document itself and on the official Nusuk platform, so always confirm your specific entry/exit allowance there before booking travel or planning a return trip. This is what separates the multiple-entry visa from a single-entry visa, which expires the moment you leave the country after your first visit.

Who Is Eligible for the 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa?

Saudi Arabia's e-visa program is open to citizens of dozens of eligible countries across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and beyond. In general, you can apply for the 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa if you:

• Hold a passport from one of the countries eligible for the Saudi e-visa program
• Have a passport valid for at least six months from your intended date of entry
• Are traveling for tourism, Umrah (excluding Hajj), visiting family or friends, business meetings, or attending events
• Can provide a valid email address to receive your approved e-visa

If you are unsure whether your nationality qualifies, our visa experts can confirm eligibility before you begin the application — simply reach out on WhatsApp or through our Contact Us page.

What Does the 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa Allow?

The visa's 1-year validity is the window during which the visa can be used to enter the country at all. The 90-day stay allowance is a separate figure, and how it's tracked across multiple trips is determined by Saudi immigration rules rather than by us — always check the specific terms printed on your approved e-visa before planning a second or third trip within the year.

1 Year Multiple Entry Visa vs. 90 Day Multiple Entry Visa

Saudi E Visa Online also processes a 90 Day Multiple Entry Visa, and travelers often ask which one fits their plans better. The core difference comes down to how long the visa itself stays usable:

• 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa ($300): valid for 12 months, with a permitted stay of up to 90 days per your approved e-visa — ideal for travelers making several trips to Saudi Arabia over the course of a year.
• 90 Day Multiple Entry Visa ($200): valid for 90 days, with a permitted stay of up to 30 days — better suited to travelers with a single upcoming trip or a short series of visits within a three-month window.

If you know you'll be returning to Saudi Arabia more than once over the next several months — for repeat business travel, multiple Umrah trips, or extended family visits — the 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa is generally the more cost-effective option, since it removes the need to pay for and process a new visa each time.

How to Apply for the 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa

Applying through Saudi E Visa Online is a straightforward, fully online process:

1. Start your application: Head to our How to Apply page and select the 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa.
2. Fill in your details: Enter your passport information, personal details, and travel information exactly as they appear on your passport.
3. Upload your documents: A scanned copy of your passport bio page and a passport-style photo are typically required.
4. Review and submit: Our visa experts check every application for errors or missing information before submission, reducing the risk of delays or rejection.
5. Make payment: Complete secure payment for the $300 service fee, which covers document review, processing, and support.
6. Receive your e-visa: Once approved, your visa is emailed to you as a digital document, ready to present at check-in and on arrival.

You can also start the process directly through our Express Saudi Visa service, or track a visa you've already submitted on our Saudi Visa Status page.

Documents Required

• A passport valid for at least six months from your planned entry date, with at least one blank page
• A recent, passport-style digital photograph
• A valid email address to receive your e-visa and updates
• A debit or credit card to pay the service and government fees

Depending on your nationality and travel purpose, additional supporting documents may occasionally be requested. Our team will let you know promptly if anything further is needed once we begin reviewing your application.

Processing Time and What to Expect

Most 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa applications submitted through Saudi E Visa Online are processed within 3 to 4 business days. Because our team manually checks each application before submission, the vast majority of visas are approved on the first attempt without delays caused by data entry errors or missing information.

We recommend applying at least one to two weeks before your intended travel date to leave a comfortable buffer, particularly during peak travel seasons such as Umrah season and major Saudi holidays, when volumes are higher across the wider visa system.

Using Your Visa for Multiple Trips

Once your 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa is approved, you don't need to do anything further before subsequent trips within the validity period — the same visa document covers every entry. A few practical points to keep in mind:

• Your permitted stay is capped at 90 days as set out on your approved e-visa — confirm on the document and via the official Nusuk platform whether this allowance is tracked per entry or across the full 12 months before planning multiple trips.
• Your passport must remain valid for at least six months on every entry, not just your first one — if your passport is close to expiring partway through the year, plan accordingly.
• Keep a digital and printed copy of your approved e-visa for each trip, along with any onward travel documentation requested at the border.

Who Uses the 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa Most

• Frequent Umrah pilgrims: Travelers who wish to perform Umrah more than once during the year — for example, during Ramadan and again later — avoid reapplying for a new visa each time.
• Business travelers: Professionals attending recurring meetings, conferences, or project work in Saudi Arabia benefit from not having to submit fresh paperwork before every trip.
• Families with relatives in Saudi Arabia: Those visiting family members based in the Kingdom can plan several shorter visits across the year rather than one long stay.
• Tourists exploring the Kingdom in stages: With attractions ranging from AlUla and the Red Sea coast to Riyadh and Jeddah, some travelers prefer to explore Saudi Arabia across multiple shorter trips rather than one extended visit.

Tips for a Smooth Application

• Double-check your passport details: Your name, passport number, and date of birth must match your passport exactly, with no typos or extra spaces.
• Use a clear, recent photo: A plain-background, passport-style photo avoids delays caused by photo rejections.
• Confirm your passport's expiry date: Make sure your passport won't expire partway through the visa's 12-month validity — ideally it should be valid for at least six months beyond your final planned entry.
• Apply with some lead time: While processing usually takes 3–4 business days, applying one to two weeks before your first planned trip leaves room for any follow-up requests.
• Keep confirmation emails handy: Save your approved e-visa and any confirmation emails somewhere easy to access, since you'll want them on hand for every entry during the year.

Why Apply Through Saudi E Visa Online

• Expert application review: Every application is checked by a visa specialist before submission to reduce the risk of rejection.
• 24×7 support: Questions can be answered any time via WhatsApp or our Contact Us page.
• Transparent pricing: The $300 fee for the 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa covers the full service, with no hidden charges.
• Application tracking: Check the progress of your submission any time on our Saudi Visa Status page.

For full context on how Saudi Arabia's e-visa system works, the official Nusuk platform outlines the government's own eligibility, entry, and stay rules — we recommend reviewing it directly for the terms specific to your case, and our team follows it closely when reviewing applications.

Ready to Apply for Your 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa?

Start your application today through our How to Apply page, or chat with a visa expert directly on WhatsApp for help before you begin.