Hajj and Umrah – Travel Advice For Pilgrims

When visiting Saudi Arabia, there are a number of health regulations to follow that are published by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health (MoH).

A meningococcal (ACWY) vaccination is a mandatory visa requirement for those attending Hajj and for those performing Umrah.

Anyone over the age of 2 making an Umrah or Hajj pilgrimage, or even anyone planning on a work trip to the Hajj area, will need to bring a certificate of vaccination- which we can provide. This must be issued no less than 10 days before the flight- so we would recommend booking your appointment with a practice nurse as soon as possible. If you’re going from the UK, you won’t even be able to get a visa for your trip unless you’ve got the certificate proving this while you apply.

Please contact the surgery by telephone (02475102795) or fill out this travel form below and we will get in touch with you.

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Date published: 30th June, 2024
Date last updated: 30th June, 2024