Vaccination, Yellow Card Mandatory for Hajj Pilgrims: Ministry
— April 26, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued important guidelines for intending pilgrims.
According to the guidelines, it is mandatory for pilgrims to receive the required vaccinations and obtain a yellow card from the Haji camp before departing for Saudi Arabia.
Entry into Saudi Arabia will not be permitted without a valid vaccination certificate.
Pilgrims aged above 65 years must also carry their COVID-19 vaccination card.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs has urged all Hujjaj to remain alert against fake permits and to travel to Saudi Arabia only with a valid and authentic Hajj permit.