As you prepare for your sacred pilgrimage of Hajj or Umrah, it is crucial to prioritise your health and safety.
Performing Hajj or Umrah involves interacting with large groups of people increasing the risk of infectious diseases. Vaccinations are essential to protect you from these potential health risks and ensure you fulfil your religious obligations without health concerns.
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health mandates specific vaccinations for all pilgrims to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.
The Saudi Ministry of Health issued a document that outlines health requirements and recommendations for individuals travelling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah or visiting Holy Mosques in 2025. These guidelines aim to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, and provide essential health advice for a safe and fulfilling spiritual journey.
| Vaccine | Target Group |
|---|---|
| Meningococcal meningitis | We offer the MenACWY vaccine to travellers aged 1 year or older, planning to perform Umrah |
| Poliomyelitis | The Saudi Ministry of Health advises travellers from regions with WPV1, cVDPV1, cVDPV3, cVDPV2 or acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) cases, to ensure proper polio vaccination |
| Yellow fever | Travellers from all countries, older than 9 months or areas at risk of yellow fever transmission |
| Vaccine | Target Group |
|---|---|
| SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) | We offer COVID-19 vaccine to all travellers planning to perform Umrah |
| Seasonal Influenza | We provide flu vaccination for all individuals preparing to perform Umrah |
| Poliomyelitis | All travellers from regions with reported positive cVDPV2 in environmental samples |
Travellers going to Saudi Arabia must present a Meningococcal ACWY vaccination certificate issued within 10 days to 3 years before their arrival.
To avoid last-minute stress, book your Meningitis ACWY vaccine online today.
If you're planning to go for Hajj or Umrah, certain vaccinations are mandatory for entry into Saudi Arabia. Batley Pharmacy offers the required vaccines along with an official certificate to prove your immunisation status.
The most commonly required vaccine is the Meningitis ACWY vaccine, which must be administered at least 10 days before travel. We ensure you receive a valid certificate that can be presented to authorities during your journey!
At Batley Pharmacy, we specialise in Hajj and Umrah Vaccination Service providing you with the essential vaccinations and health advice required for a safe and healthy pilgrimage.
Our travel health pharmacist will have a brief consultation with you to determine which vaccines you need and if they are suitable for you. Depending on vaccine availability, you may receive the vaccination during the same appointment.
