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Saudi Arabia requires health checks and vaccinations for 2026 Hajj pilgrims to prevent spread of serious illnesses.
Saudi Arabia has announced health requirements for the 2026 Hajj, mandating health certificates proving pilgrims are free from serious conditions like organ failure, advanced chronic illnesses, dementia, high-risk pregnancies, cancer treatments, and active infections such as tuberculosis.
Vaccinations for specified diseases are required, and all pilgrims must undergo health screenings at entry points.
Those failing to meet standards may be denied entry or isolated for evaluation.
The Saudi Ministry of Health and Hajj and Umrah emphasize strict verification of health documents, with additional measures possible in response to global health threats.
Pilgrims are urged to prepare early.
Arabia Saudita requiere controles de salud y vacunaciones para los peregrinos del Hajj de 2026 para evitar la propagación de enfermedades graves.