Which vaccinations do Indian pilgrims need for Umrah?

Required (Saudi Ministry of Health, Umrah 1447H)

• Meningococcal ACYW for all pilgrims: conjugate within 5 years or polysaccharide within 3 years, at least 10 days before arrival.
• COVID-19 proof for: age over 65, pregnancy, chronic heart or lung disease, chronic kidney failure, sickle cell anaemia or thalassaemia, immunodeficiency, cancer, chronic neurological disease. Accepted: one updated 2025–26 dose, a completed primary series from 2021–24, or confirmed recovery in 2025.

Not required for travellers from India

• Polio and yellow fever (India is not on those lists).

Recommended

• Seasonal influenza vaccine.
• Routine immunisations up to date (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, chickenpox, mumps).

Before you go: see your doctor 4–6 weeks ahead, especially with a chronic condition, and carry your certificates with your passport.

This is general information. Your own doctor decides which vaccines are right for you.