As of 1 February 2025, Saudi Arabia is introducing a compulsory vaccination for all travellers, including pilgrims making the Umrah or Hajj. The presentation of a vaccination certificate against meningitis (not older than 5 years for conjugate meningitis vaccines) will be required for everyone aged two and over.

Vaccination with a conjugate vaccine (Menveo®, Menquadfi®, Nimenrix®) is valid for 5 years, vaccination with a polysaccharide vaccine (Mencevax®, no longer in use in CH) is valid for 3 years .