01/10/2025
Beginning Feb 1st, 2025, the General Authority of Civil Aviation [GACA] will implement new health regulations for all individuals traveling to Saudia Arabia for umrah or other visits, regardless of the visa type.
- All travelers must receive the meningitis vaccine.
- A valid vaccination card must be presented
- Card must be issued 10 days before arrival
- Children under 1 year old are not required.
For more information and other health recommendations, visit the Saudi Ministry of Health website and the CDC travel vaccines page.