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Hajj 2027

Medication and prescriptions on Hajj

Take enough medication for the whole trip plus extra, in original packaging, with a copy of your prescription or a GP letter. Some medicines are controlled in Saudi Arabia, so check before you travel.

Last checked: November 2026. Written for pilgrims travelling from the UK.

  1. Ask your GP or pharmacist for enough supply and a list of your medicines.
  2. Check whether any of your medicines are controlled in Saudi Arabia (the FCDO page explains how).
  3. Keep medicines in hand luggage, in original boxes.
  4. Plan how to keep medicines cool in Mina and Arafah.

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