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🇸🇦 Vaccines for Saudi Arabia
Entry requirements and CDC/WHO recommendations for travel to Saudi Arabia.
Standard trip to Riyadh or Jeddah? Hepatitis A and you're largely covered. Hajj or Umrah is a different matter entirely. The meningococcal ACWY vaccine is a visa requirement for pilgrims — and given that millions of people from across the world congregate in a small area, it's one of those rules that actually makes a lot of sense.
Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
Required for entry
Meningococcal ACWY
Mandatory for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. Certificate required for pilgrim visa.
💉 1 dose
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after vaccination.
🛡 Protects for: 5 years. Booster if ongoing risk.
Required for entry
Recommended by CDC / WHO
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 4 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6–12 months later).
🛡 Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
Disease risks
- ⚠Meningococcal disease (Hajj/Umrah)
- ⚠MERS-CoV (camel contact)
- ⚠Malaria (very limited areas, southwest border)
Notes: Meningococcal vaccine mandatory for Hajj/Umrah pilgrims. General tourists: Hepatitis A recommended. Avoid camel contact (MERS risk). Malaria only in very limited areas near Yemen border.
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€60
(~$65)
per person · full courses
Meningococcal ACWY (1 dose)€60 ($65)
Recommended vaccines
~€140
(~$152)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.
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Data based on WHO International Travel and Health and CDC Yellow Book 2026. Last verified: April 2026. Always verify current requirements with a travel health clinic before departure.