Hajj and Umrah Vaccinations in Harrow
Everything Harrow pilgrims need for Hajj and Umrah, including the mandatory Meningitis ACWY vaccine and certificate, issued the same visit.
Hajj and Umrah vaccinations are given at Harrow Clinics, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, with no GP referral. Meningitis ACWY is mandatory for the Saudi Arabia visa and must be given at least 10 days before arrival and within the previous five years. The certificate is issued the same visit.
- Meningitis ACWY is the mandatory vaccination for a Saudi Arabia Hajj or Umrah visa application.
- It must be given at least 10 days before arrival and within the previous five years.
- Harrow Clinics issues the vaccination certificate for the visa at the same appointment.
- Hepatitis A, typhoid and seasonal flu are commonly recommended for pilgrims rather than required.
- Arrivals from certain countries also face polio or yellow fever certificate requirements.
At a glance
| Service | Hajj and Umrah vaccinations with visa certificate |
|---|---|
| Serving | Harrow, Kenton, Wealdstone, South Harrow, Sudbury and Wembley |
| Clinic address | 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP |
| Nearest station | Harrow-on-the-Hill, Metropolitan line and Chiltern Railways |
| Required vaccine | Meningitis ACWY, single dose of quadrivalent conjugate vaccine |
| Timing rule | At least 10 days before arrival and within the previous five years |
| Certificate issued | Same visit, ready for the Saudi visa application |
| Commonly recommended | Hepatitis A, typhoid and seasonal flu, given at the same appointment |
| Regulator | GPhC premises 1114125, pharmacist Avni Kanabar GPhC 2225518 |
Who needs Hajj and Umrah vaccinations
Everyone travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah needs the Meningitis ACWY vaccine for their visa. The pilgrimage brings together very large crowds from around the world, so a few other vaccines are also worth having to help you stay well.
- All pilgrims travelling for Hajj or Umrah, for the mandatory Meningitis ACWY
- Anyone who wants protection against food and water infections such as Typhoid and Hepatitis A
- Pilgrims who would benefit from seasonal flu vaccination in the crowds
The vaccines and your certificate
Meningitis ACWY, given as Menveo, is mandatory for the Saudi Arabia visa. It must have been given within the last five years and at least 10 days before you arrive, and we issue the certificate the same visit for your application. Hepatitis A, Typhoid and seasonal flu are commonly recommended alongside it, and can be given in the same appointment.
What is included
Your appointment covers a travel risk assessment for your pilgrimage, the mandatory Meningitis ACWY vaccine, the certificate for your visa, and any other recommended vaccines you choose to have. We plan it all in one visit so your paperwork and protection are ready together.
Same-day appointments are usually available, so your certificate is ready when you apply.
For pricing, see our booking page for current rates.
Getting your Hajj and Umrah vaccinations in Harrow
Harrow Clinics is at 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, serving Harrow and the wider HA catchment. We are a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station, with parking nearby.
Book online, or call 020 8869 1200 to arrange your Hajj or Umrah vaccinations and certificate.
- TravelHealthPro Hajj and Umrah factsheet — The current Saudi entry vaccination requirements and health advice for pilgrims.
- NHS overview of travel vaccinations — General background on which travel vaccines are available in the UK.
- TravelHealthPro country travel health advice — Check requirements for Saudi Arabia and any country you transit.
- Green Book immunisation against infectious disease — UK guidance on meningococcal, hepatitis A and typhoid vaccination.
- GPhC register entry for Avni Kanabar — Verify the pharmacist responsible for the clinic.
What your Hajj and Umrah appointment at Harrow Clinics includes.
Meningitis ACWY certificate
The mandatory Meningitis ACWY (Menveo) vaccine and the certificate for your Saudi visa, issued the same visit.
Recommended vaccines too
Hepatitis A, Typhoid and seasonal flu available in the same appointment where you want them.
Pilgrimage risk assessment
Advice tailored to Hajj and Umrah, including the crowds, the season and your health history.
Valid for five years
For the visa the Meningitis ACWY dose must be within the last five years. We record your date clearly.
Families and groups
We vaccinate pilgrims travelling together and plan the schedule for everyone in your group.
Hajj and Umrah vaccination rules: what Saudi Arabia requires and what is recommended
| Vaccine | Status for a Hajj or Umrah visa | Timing and validity |
|---|---|---|
| Meningitis ACWY | Required for all pilgrims | At least 10 days before arrival, and within the previous five years |
| Polio | Required only for arrivals from countries where polio rules apply | Proof of a recent dose, checked against current Saudi guidance |
| Yellow fever | Required only for arrivals from a yellow fever risk country | ICVP valid from 10 days after vaccination, then for life |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended, not required | Ideally about two weeks before travel, with a later dose for long term protection |
| Typhoid | Recommended, not required | At least two weeks before travel, lasts about three years |
| Seasonal flu | Recommended, not required | Whenever the seasonal vaccine is available before departure |
Three steps from booking to travel-ready.
Pre-screen, vaccinate, certificate. Usually 30 minutes total.
- 01
Book online or call
Pick a slot. Tell us where you are going, when, and for how long. We send a short pre-appointment form so we are ready when you arrive.
- 02
Come to Harrow High Street
106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station. Our pharmacist runs through your itinerary and confirms which vaccines and tablets you need.
- 03
Vaccinated and certified
Get your jabs the same visit, with malaria tablets if needed, plus any certificates required for your destination. Most appointments take 20 to 30 minutes.
Questions people ask about Harrow
Which vaccine is compulsory for Hajj and Umrah?
Meningitis ACWY. Saudi Arabia requires proof of a quadrivalent MenACWY dose given at least 10 days before arrival and within the previous five years. Nothing else applies universally to every pilgrim, although additional requirements apply to travellers arriving from particular countries.
How early should pilgrims from Harrow book their vaccinations?
Four to six weeks before departure is comfortable. That clears the 10 day rule for MenACWY and leaves room for hepatitis A or typhoid if you want them. Group bookings for families and travel parties are common at the High Street clinic in the months before the season.
What other vaccines are recommended for pilgrims?
Hepatitis A and typhoid, because both are food and water infections and pilgrims eat away from home for weeks, and seasonal flu because of prolonged close contact in very large crowds. These are recommendations rather than visa conditions, and can be given at the same appointment.
Do I need a polio certificate for Saudi Arabia?
Only if you are arriving from a country where polio requirements apply, in which case proof of a recent dose can be requested at the border. Requirements are reviewed by the Saudi authorities each pilgrimage season, so we check the current guidance against your route before your visit.
Is a yellow fever certificate needed for Umrah?
Only for travellers arriving from a country with yellow fever risk, who must show a valid ICVP. Harrow Clinics is a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, YFVC No. 5291, so where your route triggers that requirement the vaccination and certificate can be arranged here.
Can our whole family be vaccinated in one appointment?
Yes. Families and travel groups are regularly vaccinated together, with each person assessed individually and given their own certificate. Many groups travel in from Kenton, Wealdstone and Wembley, a short drive or a few stops on the tube from Harrow-on-the-Hill.
What if I had MenACWY more than five years ago?
You will need another dose before the visa application, again at least 10 days before you arrive. Bring any record you hold so the date can be checked. Where the previous dose is still within five years of your arrival date, no repeat is needed for this pilgrimage.
What happens at a Hajj vaccination appointment in Harrow?
The pharmacist reviews your travel dates, previous vaccinations and medical history, gives the MenACWY injection and any other vaccines agreed, then completes your certificate. You leave with the documentation for your visa application, plus practical advice on heat, crowds and food and water hygiene.
Avni Kanabar is a GPhC-registered pharmacist at Harrow Clinics, a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre (YFVC No. 5291) on Harrow on the Hill High Street, providing pharmacist-led travel health for the HA community.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hajj and Umrah vaccinations.
Meningitis ACWY, given as Menveo, is mandatory for the Saudi Arabia visa. It must have been given within the last five years and at least 10 days before arrival. We issue the certificate the same visit.
Hepatitis A and Typhoid protect against food and water infections, and seasonal flu is worth considering because of the crowds. We can give these in the same appointment.
Yes. We provide the Meningitis ACWY certificate the same visit as your vaccination, ready for your Saudi visa application.
Around five years. For the visa it must be within the last five years, so if you go on pilgrimage again in future you may need a repeat dose.
As early as you can, and at least 10 days before you travel so the vaccine is effective in time. Same-week appointments are usually available if you are short on time.
Yes. We vaccinate pilgrims travelling together and plan the right schedule for each person, including children.
At Harrow Clinics, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station with parking nearby. Book online or call 020 8869 1200.
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Book travel vaccinations in Harrow
Getting ready for Hajj or Umrah? Book your vaccinations at Harrow Clinics online, or call 020 8869 1200 for the mandatory Meningitis ACWY vaccine and certificate the same visit.