Umrah & Hajj Vaccinations
Doctor-led vaccination and travel-health advice for Umrah and Hajj, including the required meningococcal ACYW vaccine, current seasonal recommendations, documentation and timing before departure.
Saudi health requirements may change between pilgrimage seasons. We review current guidance alongside your age, health conditions, previous vaccinations and travel dates.
- Required vaccine
- Meningococcal ACYW
- Timing
- At least 10 days before arrival
- Appointments
- Walk-ins welcome; booking recommended
- Location
- Remedine Clinic, TTDI
Preparing for pilgrimage
A considered visit before a long-awaited journey.
We help individuals, couples and families prepare for Umrah and Hajj with an unhurried doctor consultation, vaccination review and advice timed to departure.
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Preparing for Hajj
Review current Saudi requirements, vaccination history, medical conditions and organiser forms.
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Travelling for Umrah
Arrange early enough for the required vaccination period and any additional recommended doses.
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Older pilgrims and chronic conditions
Review influenza, pneumococcal and COVID-19 protection, regular medicines and fitness for travel.
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Families travelling together
Recommendations are individualised according to age, medical history and previous vaccinations.
Requirements & recommendations
Pilgrimage vaccination plan.
Contact us for current vaccine availability and pricing.
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Meningococcal ACYW Required
Required for Umrah and Hajj; must be administered within the recognised validity period and at least 10 days before arrival.
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Seasonal influenza
Recommended for pilgrimage travel; review whether a current-season dose is appropriate.
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Pneumococcal vaccination
Recommended according to age, medical risk and previous doses.
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COVID-19 and other requirements
Review according to current Saudi guidance, age, medical conditions, country of arrival and travel history.
Beyond vaccination
Prepare your health as well as your documents.
Pilgrimage involves crowds, heat, prolonged walking and disruption to usual routines. The consultation may also include regular medicine review, chronic-condition planning, hydration and heat precautions, respiratory-infection prevention and a medical summary where appropriate.
Checklist
What to bring.
- Identification/passport
- Departure date
- Pilgrimage organiser or Tabung Haji forms
- Previous vaccination records
- Regular medicines
- Relevant medical reports
- Allergy or prior vaccine-reaction details
- Recent transit/travel information
“The doctor took time to explain how long the vaccine is valid and what it protects me from.”
Common questions
Asked before every departure.
- Is meningococcal vaccination required?
- Yes. An appropriate ACYW vaccine is currently required and must be given within the recognised validity period and at least 10 days before arrival.
- How long is it valid?
- Validity depends on vaccine type; the name and date must be clearly documented.
- Do I need influenza and pneumococcal vaccination?
- Influenza is generally recommended; pneumococcal vaccination depends on age, risk and previous doses.
- Can I receive influenza vaccination if I have egg allergy?
- Most people with egg allergy can receive an appropriate influenza vaccine. Tell the doctor about any previous severe vaccine reaction.
- Are there COVID-19 requirements?
- Requirements change by season and may apply to specified groups. The clinic will review current guidance.
- Can my family attend together?
- Yes. Send the number and ages so vaccine availability and appointment time can be planned.
Prepare for pilgrimage with clarity.
Send us your Umrah or Hajj departure date and previous vaccination records. We’ll help you understand current requirements and arrange the appropriate appointment.