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Hajj and Umrah 1446H/2025 (Update 1)

31 March 2025

Please be advised the TRAVAX Hajj and Umrah page has been updated to provide information on how best to prepare travellers for Hajj and/or Umrah during 1446H/2025, including:

  • mandatory and recommended vaccination requirements for entering Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah 1446H/2025
  • general health recommendations for Hajj pilgrims and those arriving for seasonal work

This advice aligns with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Ministry of Health (MoH) official Health Requirements and Recommendations for Travellers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah 1446H/2025.

Hajj is an annual Islamic religious pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia. Hajj 1446H/2025 is expected to occur around 4 to 9 June 2025.

  • British nationals wishing to perform Hajj must register through the official Ministry of Hajj Nusuk Hajj website.
  • Information on Umrah services can be found on the Nusuk website.

After Hajj

Travellers returning from Saudi Arabia should be advised that they should seek medical advice as soon as possible (by calling their GP / NHS24 on 111 by telephone) if they develop symptoms including fever (38°c or over), cough and/or difficulty in breathing within 14 days of returning home, and always mention their travel history.

Travellers should always phone their GP first before visiting to reduce the risk of spreading the infection to others.

Resources

Leaflets providing advice for Hajj pilgrims on how to manage travel-associated risks to enable them to protect themselves, their family and the wider community are in the process of being updated, and will be available in English, Arabic, Bengali and Urdu languages via the resources section.


Further information for those preparing to travel for Hajj 1446H/2025 is available from: