Pack two Ihram sets (men), unscented toiletries, broken-in sandals, a crossbody pouch for your passport and phone, a small prayer mat, a pocket Qur'an or du'a book, a power bank, personal medicines and light cotton clothes. For Hajj add a foldable sleeping mat, a pebble pouch and an umbrella.
Documents (hand luggage)
- Passport + printed visa
- Vaccination certificate
- Flight and hotel sheet (we provide)
- Emergency card with hotel name and our WhatsApp
- Some Saudi riyals in cash
Clothing
- Men: 2 Ihram sets, Ihram belt, 3–4 thobes or kurta-pyjamas
- Women: 3–4 loose abayas, scarves, comfortable socks
- Open sandals plus walking shoes, broken in before travel
- Light jacket — the Haram is air-conditioned
Health
- Personal prescriptions in original packing (hand luggage) with a doctor's note
- ORS sachets, paracetamol, cough lozenges, blister plasters
- Petroleum jelly against chafing, unscented sunscreen and lip balm
- Masks for crowds
- Spare glasses
Useful extras
- Power bank and universal adaptor (Saudi uses type G, as in the UK)
- Small foldable prayer mat and shoe bag
- Refillable bottle for Zamzam (5 litres per pilgrim are given at departure)
- Small umbrella for the sun
- Hajj only: pebble pouch, foldable mat, pocket torch
Where scholars differ we give the majority practice; follow the scholar or madhhab you trust. Rules on visas, fees and permits are as of October 2026 and can change.
