Preparing for Umrah: health and vaccinations
Your medical preparation is the part we help you with. Below is what is required, what we advise and when to arrange it.
Last updated: 2026-09-09
Short answer
For Umrah, Meningococcal ACWY is required, given at least ten days before arrival and recorded in your international vaccination certificate. Hepatitis A and a DTP booster are recommended. Bring your own medication in hand luggage, in its original packaging.
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 and recommended
- Meningococcal ACWY: required, at least ten days before arrival
- Hepatitis A: recommended, because of food and drink en route
- DTP: a booster if your last dose was more than ten years ago
- Influenza vaccination: worth considering for older travellers and chronic conditions
- Always bring your international vaccination certificate
Staying healthy on site
- Drink plenty; in the heat easily three to four litres a day
- Seek shade and use an umbrella against the sun
- Wash your hands often; respiratory infections spread quickly in crowds
- Treat blisters and small foot wounds immediately
- Bring a list of your medication and a short medical summary
When to plan your appointment
Preferably plan your appointment four to six weeks before departure, so a vaccination series still fits. Leaving sooner? We can often still help at short notice, including evenings and weekends.
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
What is Umrah?
A clear explanation of Umrah: what it is, which rites it involves, how long it takes and how it differs from Hajj.
Applying for an Umrah visa
Which visas allow you to perform Umrah, which requirements apply to your passport and vaccinations, and how the application works.
When is the best time for Umrah?
Per period: how crowded it is, how hot it is and what that means for the price and your health.