Before their visa can be processed, all prospective pilgrims who want to participate in the 2027 Hajj must provide medical certificates.
The regulation is a component of the instructions that the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah sent to every Hajj mission for execution.
The medical certificates must adhere to the regulations as proof of receiving the required vaccinations and of not having any of the illnesses listed by Saudi Arabia. Health Ministry
Before approving visas for each pilgrim taking part in the 2027 Hajj, the certificates will be uploaded to the Nusuk portal for additional examination and verification.
Below are some health requirements
Certain vaccination requirements are in place for those planning to participate in Hajj or be within the Hajj areas, including adults and children aged one year or older.
These requirements are as follows:
1.Neisseria Meningitidis: It is compulsory to possess a valid vaccination certificate showing that you have received the quadruple meningitis vaccine (ACYW) if you wish to attend Hajj or enter Hajj areas.
This vaccine should have been administered ten days before your arrival in the Hajj areas. Acceptable vaccines include:• Quadruple (ACYW) polysaccharide vaccine, with a validity period not exceeding three years since vaccination.• Quadruple conjugate (ACYW) vaccine, with a validity period not exceeding five years since vaccination.
2.Polio: If you are coming from regions where wild poliovirus or vaccine-derived poliovirus is still circulating, you must possess a valid vaccination certificate showing that you have received at least one dose of either bivalent oral polio vaccine (Bopv) or inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). This vaccine should have been administered between four weeks and 12 months before you entered the Kingdom. (recommended)
3.Yellow Fever: All pilgrims above nine months from regions where yellow fever is prevalent must show a valid vaccination certificate indicating that they have been vaccinated against it before arriving in the Kingdom. The certificate becomes valid ten days after vaccination and remains valid for life.
SARS-COV-2 (Covid-19):All prospective Hajj pilgrims aged 12 years or older, are mandated to complete all the required doses of one of the Kingdom-approved Covid-19 vaccines. The following vaccines are accepted:Pfizer-BioNTech: Two doses required.Moderna: Two doses required.Oxford/AstraZeneca: Two doses required.Janssen: One dose required.Covovax: Two doses required.Nuvaxovid: Two doses required.Sinopharm: Two doses required.Sinovac: Two doses required.Covexin: Two doses required.Sputnik V: Two doses required.
Seasonal Influenza: It is advisable for all individuals traveling to the Hajj regions, including pilgrims, seasonal workers, and others, to receive the seasonal flu vaccine at least ten days before arriving in the Kingdom.
This recommendation is especially important for pregnant women, children under five, the elderly, and individuals with chronic illnesses or weakened immune systems.
The Ministry of Health recommends that pilgrims from countries using the northern half vaccine receive the southern half vaccine at least ten days before they arrive in the Kingdom.
