Hajj To Mecca And Saudi Arabia Travel - Advice And Information

Summary: Britons going on the Hajj to Mecca, Saudi Arabia are being urged by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to prepare adequately before their trip to ensure their safety. The FCO is urging pilgrims to ensure that they have adequate travel insurance and have had the required vaccinations before travelling.

Important Information And Advice

Please note:

• It is compulsory for travellers on the Hajj to have a Meningococcal Meningitis vaccination certificate in order to obtain a Hajj visa
• It is strongly recommended that travellers on the Hajj have a seasonal Influenza vaccination before leaving on their trip
• Take care of your travel documents while in Saudi Arabia

The FCO will be sending a delegation of consular staff to assist pilgrims if needed. The majority of consular assistance required in the past was for the replacement of lost travel documents. Take particular care of these documents, including flight tickets and other valuables.

Make Contact

The FCO's Hajj Delegation will be based at the Elaf Al Khalil Hotel, Makkah. Contact details are:

British Consulate General
Jeddah 21411
P.O. Box 393
Tel: 02 622 5550
Fax: 02 622 6249

British Hajj Delegate
Elaf Al Khalil Hotel
Ibrahim Al Khaleel Street
Al Misqalah
Behind the Hilton Towers
Tel: 02 573 2555
Fax: 02 573 2666

Other Important Numbers

Please take note of and keep these numbers somewhere easily accessible:

Ministry of Hajj (Makkah):
02 530 8200

Ministry of Hajj (Jeddah):
02 647 7551

UK Consular Enquiries:
(+44) 020 7008 1500

Saudi Arabia Emergency Numbers
Ambulance 997
Police 999

For more information regarding the role of the delegation, including what they can and cannot assist with, please see the Hajj Pilgrims page.

Information from the FCO regarding travel advice for Saudi Arabia can also be found here.