Singapore Updates Haj or Umrah Vaccination Requirements

The Republic of Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) and Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) recently updated the vaccination requirements for all pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for Haj or Umrah pilgrimages, in consultation with Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS).

This vaccination update, published on May 8, 2025, safeguards pilgrims' health throughout their journey and better protects them from infections while overseas.

Singapore pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for the Haj pilgrimage in June 2025 also need to be vaccinated for influenza and COVID-19 before travel, in addition to meningococcal vaccination. Pilgrims are to ensure that: 

Meningococcal vaccination: Pilgrims must complete their meningococcal vaccination at least 10 days before departure and provide proof of immunization. 

COVID-19 vaccination: Pilgrims must show proof of either a single dose of the updated vaccine for the 2024-2025 season, completion of the primary vaccination series, or laboratory-confirmed recovery from a COVID-19 infection during 2024. 

Influenza vaccination: Pilgrims must receive their influenza vaccination within 12 months before their travel date and provide proof of immunization.

In addition, the MOH and CDA recommend that pilgrims ensure they are updated with other nationally recommended vaccinations listed in the National Adult Immunisation Schedule and National Childhood Immunisation Schedule.

For example, elderly and medically vulnerable pilgrims should take the pneumococcal vaccine before their trip. For more information about nationally recommended vaccinations and available subsidies, please visit the CDA website.

Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and Umrah is a pilgrimage to Mecca, located in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia.