Which vaccinations are required for Hajj?
Saudi Arabia sets medical requirements for everyone performing Hajj or Umrah. On this page you can read exactly what is required, what we additionally advise and by when the vaccinations must be given.
Last updated: 2026-09-09
Short answer
For Hajj and Umrah, Saudi Arabia requires one vaccination: meningococcal ACWY (quadrivalent). It must be given at least ten days before arrival and is valid for three years with the conjugate vaccine. We also advise DTP and hepatitis A, and for some nationalities yellow fever or polio is requested. You receive the international vaccination certificate straight away.
Planning your vaccination
- Meningococcal ACWY, required for Saudi Arabia
- International vaccination certificate straight away
- Evening and weekend appointments, every day 10:00 to 22:00
Required: meningococcal ACWY
- The quadrivalent ACWY vaccine is required for all pilgrims from one year of age
- Given at least ten days before arrival in Saudi Arabia
- The conjugate vaccine is valid for three years, so an earlier dose may still count
- The vaccination must be recorded in the international vaccination certificate
What we additionally advise
- DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, polio): check whether your series is still valid
- Hepatitis A: many pilgrims eat out and in large groups
- Influenza vaccination: in crowds and tent accommodation flu spreads quickly
- With chronic conditions the practitioner discusses what suits you
Extra requirements for certain nationalities
Travellers from countries with yellow fever or polio must also show proof of those vaccinations. This usually does not apply to pilgrims departing from the Netherlands, but it may be requested after an earlier stay in such a country. Check the current requirements via lcr.nl and hajj.nusuk.sa.
Information about registration and packages is based on the official Nusuk Hajj platform of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Registration and payment take place there only; DKliniek provides the medical preparation.
Official sources
- hajj.nusuk.sa — Official registration and packages
- haj.gov.sa — Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
- visa.mofa.gov.sa — Saudi visa information
- lcr.nl — Dutch national travel health centre
- who.int — World Health Organization
Arrange your vaccinations in time
Meningococcal ACWY is required for entry to Saudi Arabia and must be given at least ten days before arrival. We also advise you on DTP, hepatitis A and your certificate.
- Meningococcal ACWY, required for Saudi Arabia
- International vaccination certificate straight away
- Evening and weekend appointments, every day 10:00 to 22:00
- Groups and families vaccinated in one session
Frequently asked questions
Continue reading
How far in advance should you vaccinate for Hajj?
Meningococcal ACWY must be given ten days before arrival. Read when to come and what is still possible if you are late.
Vaccination certificate for Saudi Arabia
Which vaccination certificate does Saudi Arabia ask for during Hajj and Umrah, what does it look like and what if you lose it?
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