Questions Raised Over Umrah Vaccination Charges for Pakistanis

Saudi Arabia does not require Pakistani Umrah pilgrims to receive a seasonal influenza vaccine, according to the kingdom's official health regulations for Umrah 1447H (2026).

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• Karachi Airport Extends Deadline for Mandatory Vaccination Certificate for Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims.
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• 4, 500 charge and clear information regarding which vaccines Saudi Arabia requires and which vaccines office-holders recommend.
• Pilgrims must receive the meningococcal vaccine at least 10 days before arriving in Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi authorities additionally require COVID-19 vaccination, previous primary vaccination or proof of recovery for pilgrims aged over 65, pregnant women and residents with certain chronic illnesses.

Notably, the Saudi health requirements require all Pakistani Umrah pilgrims to receive a meningococcal vaccine and at least one dose of bivalent oral polio vaccine or inactivated polio vaccine. Pilgrims must receive the meningococcal vaccine at least 10 days before arriving in Saudi Arabia. Peshawar Opens Vaccination Center for Umrah Pilgrims.

Meanwhile, the regulations list seasonal influenza as a health recommendation rather than a mandatory vaccination requirement. Nevertheless, Pakistan's Border Health Services (BHS) reportedly charges travelers Rs. 4, 500 for three vaccines, including polio drops, meningococcal and influenza vaccines, along with a NADRA-linked vaccination certificate.

BHS official Murtaza Shah maintained that Saudi Arabia requires the influenza vaccine but could not identify a provision in the Saudi regulations supporting that claim. According to The report additionally, pakistan's Expanded Programme on Immunisation provides polio vaccines free of charge.

Health experts have pressed clarification of the Rs. 4, 500 charge and clear information regarding which vaccines Saudi Arabia requires and which vaccines office-holders recommend. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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