Important & Urgent - Health requirements which must be complied with by incoming travellers for Umrah and Hajj during the season of 1430 Hijri` Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs Additional New Health Requirements must be provided by the Hajj pilgrimages during the season of 1430 Hijri Incoming travellers for Hajj from all countries must provide a valid certificate of vaccination against seasonal flu before acquiring a Hajj Visa. This certificate should be at least two weeks old. This recommendation cancels clause 4 of the health requirements that have been attached as a Ministry Circular mentioned above.. click here to read more on the Saudi Embassy website