Meningococcal Vaccine for Hajj & Umrah
The quadrivalent meningococcal ACWY vaccine is MANDATORY for all Hajj and Umrah pilgrims — Saudi Arabia requires proof of vaccination for entry. Available at our Kathmandu clinic with proper certificate.
Why it is mandatory
Hajj and Umrah gather millions of pilgrims in crowded conditions — ideal for meningococcal transmission. Saudi Arabia therefore requires every pilgrim to show proof of quadrivalent (A, C, W, Y) meningococcal vaccination as a visa and entry condition.
Timing and validity requirements
The certificate must be issued at least 10 days before arrival and within the vaccine's validity period — polysaccharide vaccines are valid for 3 years, conjugate vaccines have a longer validity window per current Saudi requirements.
The vaccine and certificate
A single quadrivalent dose protects against serogroups A, C, W, and Y. We administer the vaccine and issue the required certificate — bring your passport for accurate documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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