Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

1. Country Information

  • Continent: Asia
  • Region: Middle East

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Meningococcal disease – Vaccination against meningococcal disease is required for people traveling to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj or Umrah pilgrimage.

Yellow Fever – Travel from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission: vaccination is required for travelers aged 9 months and older; this also applies if the travel includes a stay at the airport for more than 12 hours or a transfer in a country where there is a risk of yellow fever transmission.

3. Recommended Vaccinations

  • COVID-19
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Rabies (in contact with animals)
  • Typhoid

4. Routine Vaccinations

  • Diphtheria
  • Tetanus
  • Whooping Cough
  • Chickenpox
  • Influenza
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Shingles

5. Special Notes

  • Hajj/Umrah pilgrimage: Vaccination against meningococcal disease is mandatory; a certificate not older than 3 years is required.
  • MERS-CoV: Risk of infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS); avoid contact with camels.
  • Heat: Extreme temperatures in summer; risk of heat stroke.