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Protect Yourself Before Your Sacred Journey
Hajj is the world’s largest annual pilgrimage, held in the Makkah Province of Saudi Arabia during the 8th to 13th days of Dhu al-Hijjah (the final month of the Islamic calendar). Unlike Hajj, Umrah is a spiritual pilgrimage to Makkah that can be performed at any time of the year.
Before embarking on either pilgrimage, it is vital to meet all the mandatory health requirements issued by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health (MoH). One of the key requirements is Meningitis ACWY vaccination, which you can receive at Layanson Pharmacy.
We offer specialist travel consultations to help you prepare medically and ensure all your documentation and vaccine schedules meet the Kingdom’s entry guidelines.
Who Needs the Meningitis ACWY Vaccine?
If you’re traveling from the UK for Hajj, Umrah, or work within the pilgrimage zones in Saudi Arabia, you are required to present a certificate of Meningitis ACWY vaccination. This applies to anyone aged 2 years and above.
The certificate must be:
Issued no more than 3–5 years ago (depending on vaccine brand)
Administered at least 10 days before departure
Presented when applying for your visa
Without this certificate, your visa application will be rejected.
Additional Health Advisory (from Saudi MoH)
For health and safety, the Saudi Ministry of Health strongly advises the following individuals to postpone their pilgrimage:
Adults over 65 years old
Those with chronic conditions (heart, kidney, respiratory, diabetes)
People with weakened immune systems
Individuals with cancer or terminal illness
Pregnant women
Children under 12 years old
Book Your Travel Vaccination Consultation
At Layanson Pharmacy, we provide all required and recommended vaccinations for international travel, including for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. During your consultation, our healthcare team will:
Review your travel itinerary
Check your vaccine history
Administer necessary immunisations
Issue your ACWY vaccine certificate
Provide any other travel health guidance you may need
Avoid Travel Scams – Book with Confidence
Each year, thousands of British Muslims make the sacred journey. Sadly, some fall victim to unlicensed or fraudulent travel operators. To ensure your trip is secure:
Book your travel through licensed providers only
Avoid last-minute pop-up deals
Verify all vaccination and visa requirements ahead of time
Travel for Hajj and Umrah has resumed following the COVID-19 restrictions, with Umrah open to international travellers and Hajj 2022 accommodating up to 1 million pilgrims. Always check official government and NHS guidance before travel.
Ready to Book Your Vaccination?
Visit our Travel Clinic at Layanson Pharmacy or contact us for more information. We’re here to ensure your pilgrimage is safe, compliant, and spiritually fulfilling.