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Travel vaccines,across 236 countries

What a country demands on entry and what travel medicine advises on top, destination by destination. Two different things: only the first can stop you at the border.

236 countries covered13 vaccines tracked

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Filter by vaccine to see at a glance which countries require it, or by continent to plan an itinerary. Each country's own condition is shown next to the vaccine.

DestinationVaccine

Continent

Required onlyVisamundi destinations69

46 destinations

Afghanistan
Asia
Required
Proof of vaccination is required from travellers arriving from a polio-endemic country, and may be asked on leaving after 4 weeks.
Recommended
Risk from April to December below 2,500 m, highest along the Pakistan and Tajikistan borders; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs commonly carry rabies and vaccines are scarce; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC reports widespread cholera transmission and suggests vaccination for travel to areas of active transmission.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Afrique du Sud
Africa
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country at risk, including airport transits over 12 hours.
Recommended
Year-round in the low-lying north-east: Kruger Park, Limpopo and northern KwaZulu-Natal; highest October to May, take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and wildlife carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays, poor hygiene conditions, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Albanie
Europe
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Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
The Institut Pasteur suggests it for rural or wooded areas below 1,500 m, from spring to autumn, from age 1.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs rarely carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
The Institut Pasteur recommends it for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Algérie
Africa
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country at risk, including airport transits over 12 hours.
Recommended
The CDC reports recent poliovirus circulation and advises a booster dose before travel for adults already fully vaccinated.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs commonly carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Allemagne
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For rural or forested stays below 1,500 m from spring to autumn, mainly in the southern states, from age 1.
The CDC reports poliovirus in the country and advises a booster dose for adults vaccinated as children.
The CDC suggests it for most travellers, especially those eating street food or visiting rural areas.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60; those 60 and over may also be vaccinated.
Rabid dogs are uncommon; the CDC suggests it only for activities that expose travellers to potentially rabid animals.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Andorre
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Only for activities that expose travellers to potentially rabid animals; dog rabies is rare here.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Angola
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 9 months and over, whatever their country of origin.
Recommended
Year-round risk countrywide, almost entirely P. falciparum; take preventive medicine.
The CDC reports poliovirus in the country and advises a booster dose for adults vaccinated as children.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs commonly carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC reports widespread cholera transmission and suggests vaccination for travel to affected areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Anguilla
North America
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabid dogs are uncommon, but the CDC suggests it where post-exposure treatment may be hard to reach quickly.
Consider it for long stays, areas with poor sanitation, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Antigua-et-Barbuda
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, an at-risk country.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabid dogs are uncommon, but the CDC suggests it where post-exposure treatment may be hard to reach quickly.
Consider it for long stays, areas with poor sanitation, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Arabie Saoudite
Asia
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, an at-risk country.
According to the Institut Pasteur, proof of vaccination is required for travellers from countries with active poliovirus transmission.
ACWY certificate required for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims aged 2 and over, given at least 10 days before arrival.
Recommended
Seasonal risk from September to January in Asir and Jazan near the Yemen border, not in the main cities; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and wildlife carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Argentine
South America
Recommended
Recommended from 9 months old for Corrientes and Misiones, and where mosquito exposure is high in the north.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs, wildlife and bats carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Consider it for long stays, areas with poor sanitation, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Arménie
Asia
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Recommended
The Institut Pasteur suggests it for rural or forested stays below 1,500 m from spring to autumn, from age 1.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and wildlife commonly carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
The Institut Pasteur advises it for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Aruba
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, an at-risk country.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabid dogs are uncommon; the CDC suggests it only for activities that expose travellers to potentially rabid animals.
The Institut Pasteur advises it for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Australie
Oceania
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, an at-risk country.
Recommended
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60; those 60 and over may also be vaccinated.
Rabid dogs are uncommon; the CDC suggests it only for activities that expose travellers to potentially rabid animals.
From 2 months old, for the Torres Strait islands and Murray River from December to May, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Autriche
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For rural or forested stays below 1,500 m from spring to autumn, from age 1.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60; those 60 and over may also be vaccinated.
Rabid dogs are uncommon; the CDC suggests it only for activities that expose travellers to potentially rabid animals.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Azerbaïdjan
Asia
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Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
The Institut Pasteur advises it for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Bahamas
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from, or after a 12-hour transit in, a country at risk.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it only for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to animals.
Consider it for rural areas with poor sanitation, stays of a month or more, or visits to relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Bahreïn
Asia
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from, or after a 12-hour transit in, a country at risk.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
For long or isolated stays, and for children who walk; rabies is uncommon in dogs.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions; from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Bangladesh
Asia
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from, or after a transit in, a country at risk.
Recommended
Risk in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Cox's Bazar and north-eastern districts, none in Dhaka; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions; from age 2.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC reports active transmission in Chittagong division and suggests vaccination for travel there.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Barbade
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country at risk, except Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it only for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to animals.
Consider it for rural areas with poor sanitation, stays of a month or more, or visits to relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Belgique
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
May be considered for rural or forested stays from spring to autumn, from age 1.
Consider it for most travellers, especially for street food or stays in villages and rural areas.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, mainly those under 60 years old.
Suggested only for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to animals.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Belize
North America
Required
According to the Institut Pasteur, proof of vaccination is required from travellers arriving from polio-endemic countries.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC reports rabies in dogs, wildlife and bats; consider it for activities with animal exposure.
Consider it for rural areas with poor sanitation, stays of a month or more, or visits to relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Bénin
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 9 months and over, whatever their country of origin.
Recommended
Year-round risk throughout the country; take preventive medicine before, during and after the trip.
The CDC advises a booster for vaccinated adults and a full series for anyone not fully vaccinated.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions; from age 2.
From 2 months old, for the dry season from December to June, close contact with locals, or an epidemic.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Bermudes
North America
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it only for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to animals.
Consider it for rural areas with poor sanitation, stays of a month or more, or visits to relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Bhoutan
Asia
Recommended
According to the Institut Pasteur, rare cases occur below 1,700 m in southern districts, and seasonally in summer rains elsewhere.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from 2 years old.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Biélorussie
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For rural or forested stays in endemic areas below 1,500 m, from spring to autumn; from age 1.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and wildlife can carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Low risk overall; consider it for long stays or rural areas with poor sanitation, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Bolivie
South America
Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 1 year and over; vaccination advised east of the Andes below 2,300 m.
Recommended
Risk year-round below 2,500 m, highest in Beni and Pando; no risk in La Paz; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and bats carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays, rural areas or poor hygiene conditions, from 2 years old.
The CDC reports an outbreak and recommends vaccination for travel to the affected areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Bonaire, Saint-Eustache et Saba
South America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, a country at risk.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC notes dog rabies is uncommon and suggests vaccination only where animal contact is likely.
For long stays, rural areas or poor hygiene conditions, from 2 years old.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Bosnie-Herzégovine
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For rural or forested stays from spring to autumn, below 1,500 m, from 1 year old.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabies circulates in wildlife; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
The Institut Pasteur advises it for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from 2 years old.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Botswana
Africa
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from, or transiting through, a country at risk.
Recommended
Seasonal risk from November to June in the northern districts, including Chobe and Okavango; none in Gaborone.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and wildlife carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays, rural areas or poor hygiene conditions, from 2 years old.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Brésil
South America
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Recommended
Risk below 900 m in the Amazon states, highest in mining, forest and indigenous areas; take preventive medicine.
Recommended from 9 months old for most states and for Iguaçu Falls, but not for Fortaleza or Recife.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabies circulates in dogs, wildlife and bats; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays, rural areas or poor hygiene conditions, from 2 years old.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Brunéi Darussalam
Asia
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, a country at risk.
Recommended
According to the Institut Pasteur, risk is minimal with rare forest cases; no preventive medicine for ordinary stays.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over, especially outside the main cities.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
Dog rabies is uncommon; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays, rural areas or poor hygiene conditions, from 2 years old.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Bulgarie
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For rural or forested stays from spring to autumn, below 1,500 m, from 1 year old.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dog rabies is uncommon; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
The Institut Pasteur advises it for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from 2 years old.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Burkina Faso
Africa
Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 9 months and over, whatever their country of departure.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country; take preventive medicine.
The CDC reports recent poliovirus circulation and advises a booster dose, or a full series if unvaccinated.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs commonly carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from 2 years old.
From 2 months old, for the dry season from December to June, or close contact with the local population.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Burundi
Africa
Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 9 months and over, whatever their country of departure.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs commonly carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from 2 years old.
The Institut Pasteur advises it for long stays in close contact with the local population, or during an epidemic.
The CDC reports active transmission around Bujumbura and Burunga, and suggests vaccination for travel there.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Cambodge
Asia
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Required
Certificate required from age 1 for travellers arriving from a country with risk of transmission, including transits over 12 hours.
Recommended
Risk year-round in rural and forested areas; none in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap or Angkor Wat; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, at-risk activities, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Cameroun
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 1 year and over, whatever their country of origin.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country; take preventive medicine.
The CDC reports recent poliovirus circulation and advises a booster for adults, or a full series if not fully vaccinated.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies and vaccines are scarce outside cities; consider it for long or isolated stays and children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for the meningitis belt in the dry season, long close contact with locals, or an outbreak.
The CDC reports active transmission in the Far North and suggests vaccination for travel to those areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Canada
North America
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Recommended
Consider it for most travellers, above all in small towns or rural areas and when eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60; those aged 60 and over may also be vaccinated.
Rabies circulates in wildlife and bats; consider it for activities exposing travellers to these animals.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Cap-Vert
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabid dogs are uncommon; consider it for long or isolated stays and for activities exposing to animals.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Chili
South America
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Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60; those aged 60 and over may also be vaccinated.
Rabies is present in bats; consider it for long or isolated stays and for children who walk.
For rural areas with poor sanitation, stays of a month or more, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Chine
Asia
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Required
Certificate required from age 9 months for travellers from a country with risk of transmission; Hong Kong and Macao itineraries exempt.
Recommended
Reported in the north-east and north-west; consider it from age 1 for rural or forest stays from spring to autumn.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and some wild animals carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays and for children who walk.
For rural areas with poor sanitation, stays of a month or more, or visits to friends and relatives.
From 2 months old, for rural stays from June to October; not needed for Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong or Macao.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Chypre
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Rabid dogs are uncommon; the CDC suggests it only for activities that expose to potentially rabid animals.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Colombie
South America
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Required
Certificate required for all arriving travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended
Risk year-round in rural and jungle areas below 1,700 m; none in Bogotá, Cartagena or Medellín.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and bats carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays and for children who walk.
For rural areas with poor sanitation, stays of a month or more, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Comores
Africa
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC reports rabid dogs and scarce vaccine outside cities; consider it for activities exposing to animals.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Congo
Africa
Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 9 months and over, whatever their country of origin.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide, mainly P. falciparum; take preventive medicine for the whole stay.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, especially under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC reports active transmission in several departments and suggests vaccination for travel there.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Corée du Nord
Asia
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Limited risk in the southern provinces, P. vivax only; preventive medicine advised for stays there.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Consider it for long stays, rural areas with poor sanitation, or visits to friends and relatives.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Corée du Sud
Asia
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Recommended
Limited risk March to December in rural northern Gangwon, Gyeonggi and Incheon; preventive medicine advised.
From 1 year old, for rural or wooded areas below 1,500 m from spring to autumn, with heavy tick exposure.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, especially under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
For long or isolated stays and for activities exposing to animals, including children who walk.
Consider it for long stays, rural areas with poor sanitation, or visits to friends and relatives.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Costa Rica
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Low risk confined to Alajuela and Limón provinces; preventive medicine advised only for stays there.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, especially under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
For long or isolated stays and for activities exposing to animals, including children who walk.
Consider it for long stays, rural areas with poor sanitation, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC reports an outbreak and recommends vaccination for travel to the affected areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Côte d'Ivoire
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 9 months and over, whatever their country of origin.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide, mainly P. falciparum; take preventive medicine for the whole stay.
The CDC advises a complete series before travel, or a single lifetime booster for vaccinated adults.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for stays in close contact with the population, mainly in the dry season, December to June.
The CDC reports active transmission around Abidjan and suggests vaccination for travel to those areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Croatie
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
From 1 year old, for rural or wooded areas below 1,500 m from spring to autumn, with heavy tick exposure.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers, especially those under 60.
The CDC suggests it only for travellers whose work or activities expose them to animals.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Cuba
North America
Required
Certificate required from 9 months old when arriving from a country at risk, including transits over 12 hours.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, especially under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabies is present in dogs and wildlife; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Consider it for long stays, rural areas with poor sanitation, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Curaçao
North America
Required
Certificate required from 9 months old when arriving from a country at risk, including transits over 12 hours.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it only for travellers whose work or activities expose them to animals.
According to the Institut Pasteur, it is advised for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Danemark
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For rural or forested stays below 1,500 m from spring to autumn, from age 1, or extensive tick exposure.
The CDC suggests it for most travellers, especially for street food or stays in small towns and rural areas.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60; those aged 60 and over may also be vaccinated.
The CDC advises it only for travellers whose work or outdoor activities increase contact with potentially rabid animals.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Djibouti
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission, transits over 12 hours included.
Recommended
Year-round risk countrywide; take preventive medicine on prescription before, during and after the trip.
The CDC reports recent poliovirus circulation and advises a booster dose for adults before travel.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for all unvaccinated travellers, and especially for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Dominique
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission, transits over 12 hours included.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for all unvaccinated travellers, and especially for long or repeated stays.
The CDC advises it mainly for travellers whose activities increase animal contact or who may lack prompt medical access.
For long stays of a month or more, poor hygiene conditions, or visits to relatives, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Égypte
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, especially under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Émirats Arabes Unis
Asia
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, especially under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabies is present in dogs and wildlife; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Équateur
South America
Required
Required for travellers aged 1 and over arriving from an endemic South American country, DR Congo or Uganda; also advised east of the Andes.
Recommended
Year-round risk below 1,500 m in the Amazon and Esmeraldas; preventive medicine there, none for Quito, Guayaquil or the Galápagos.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, especially under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabies is present in dogs and bats; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays of a month or more, poor hygiene conditions, or visits to relatives, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Érythrée
Africa
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Year-round risk below 2,200 m, none in Asmara; take preventive medicine on prescription for affected areas.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for all unvaccinated travellers, and especially for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it from 2 months old for the meningitis belt areas in the dry season, roughly December to June.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Espagne
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
Consider it for most travellers, above all in small towns or rural areas and when eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60; those aged 60 and over may also be vaccinated.
Only for activities that expose travellers to potentially rabid animals; dog rabies is rare here.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Estonie
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For rural or forested stays in endemic regions below 1,500 m from spring to autumn, from age 1.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60; those aged 60 and over may also be vaccinated.
The CDC advises it mainly for travellers whose activities increase animal contact or who may lack prompt medical access.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Eswatini
Africa
Required
Certificate required from age 9 months for travellers arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, a country at risk.
Recommended
Year-round risk in the low-lying east, highest from November to May; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays, poor hygiene conditions or rural areas, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Éthiopie
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission, including long airport transits.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide below 2,500 m, including Addis Ababa; take preventive medicine.
The CDC reports recent poliovirus circulation and advises a booster dose or a full series before departure.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, in the meningitis belt during the dry season, or for close contact with the local population.
The CDC reports widespread transmission and suggests vaccination for travel to areas of active transmission.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Fidji
Oceania
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged over 1 year arriving from a country with risk of transmission, including long airport transits.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabid dogs are uncommon; the CDC suggests it only for activities that increase contact with potentially rabid animals.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Finlande
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
From 1 year old, for rural or forested stays in the southern coastal areas and archipelagos, from spring to autumn.
The CDC advises considering it for most travellers, especially for rural areas or street food.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60.
Rabid dogs are uncommon; the CDC suggests it only for activities that increase contact with potentially rabid animals.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
France
Europe
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Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For spring-to-autumn stays in rural or forested areas of eastern France below 1,500 m; from age 1.
The CDC suggests it for most travellers, above all in small towns or rural areas and when eating street food.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60; those aged 60 and over may also be vaccinated.
The CDC suggests it only for activities that expose travellers to potentially rabid animals; dog rabies is rare here.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Gabon
Africa
Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 9 months and over, whatever their country of origin.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country, predominantly P. falciparum; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Gambie
Africa
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission, including long airport transits.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country, predominantly P. falciparum; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, in the meningitis belt during the dry season, or for close contact with the local population.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Géorgie
Asia
Required
According to the Institut Pasteur, proof of vaccination is required from travellers arriving from a polio-affected country.
Recommended
According to the Institut Pasteur, a limited risk may persist from June to October in the east, on the Azerbaijan border.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
The Institut Pasteur recommends it from 2 years old for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Géorgie du Sud-et-les îles Sandwich du Sud
Antarctica
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Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Consider it for travellers exposed to animals, as vaccines are only held in larger towns.
For stays of a month or more, areas with poor sanitation, or visits to friends and relatives.
For adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Ghana
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 9 months and over, whatever their country of origin.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country, predominantly P. falciparum; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, in the meningitis belt during the dry season, or for close contact with the local population.
The CDC reports localized transmission and suggests vaccination for travel to the affected regions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Gibraltar
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
Consider it for most travellers, especially in small towns or rural areas and when eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Consider it for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to potentially rabid animals.
For adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Grèce
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
According to the Institut Pasteur, a sporadic risk may exist from May to October in farming villages of Laconia, not in tourist areas.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over, especially for rural areas or street food.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60.
Rabid dogs are uncommon; the CDC suggests it only for activities that increase contact with potentially rabid animals.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Grenade
North America
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged over 1 year arriving from a country with risk of transmission, including long airport transits.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabies circulates in wildlife and bats; the CDC suggests it for activities that increase animal contact.
For long stays of a month or more, poor sanitation, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Groenland
North America
Recommended
Consider it for most travellers, especially in small towns or rural areas and when eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Rabies is present in wildlife; consider it for exposed travellers, as vaccines are only in larger towns.
For adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Guadeloupe
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged over 1 year arriving from a country with risk of transmission, including long airport transits.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Rabid dogs are uncommon; the CDC suggests it only for activities that increase contact with potentially rabid animals.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Guam
Oceania
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for travellers doing activities that increase contact with potentially rabid animals.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Guatemala
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country at risk, including 12-hour airport transits.
Recommended
Risk year-round in rural areas below 1,500 m, mainly Alta Verapaz and Escuintla; none in Guatemala City or Antigua.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and bats carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Guinée
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over, and for all arrivals at Conakry airport.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country; take preventive medicine.
The CDC reports recent poliovirus circulation and advises travellers to be fully vaccinated before departure.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for the dry season in the meningitis belt, close contact with locals, or an epidemic.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Guinée Équatoriale
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs commonly carry rabies; the CDC advises vaccination for travellers at risk of animal contact.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The Institut Pasteur advises it from 2 months old for rural stays during the transmission season.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Guinée-Bissau
Africa
Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 1 year and over, whatever their country of origin.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for the dry season in the meningitis belt, close contact with locals, or an epidemic.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Guyana
South America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country at risk, including 4-hour airport transits.
Recommended
Risk year-round in the interior, very low on the coast; none in Georgetown or New Amsterdam.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabies is present in bats; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Guyane Française
South America
Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 1 year and over, whatever their country of origin.
Recommended
Risk in the interior along the Brazilian and Surinamese borders and in gold-mining areas; none in Cayenne.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabies is present in bats; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For stays of a month or more, poor sanitation areas, or visits to friends and relatives.
The Institut Pasteur advises it for long stays in close contact with locals, or during an epidemic.
The CDC recommends it during the current outbreak for travellers going to affected areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Haïti
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide, highest in the southern departments; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC reports widespread cholera transmission and suggests vaccination for travel to affected areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Honduras
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 to 60 arriving from a country at risk, including 12-hour airport transits.
Recommended
Risk countrywide including the Bay Islands, highest in Colón and Gracias a Dios; none in the two main cities.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and bats carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For stays of a month or more, poor sanitation areas, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Hong Kong
Asia
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
For long stays in isolated areas, and for children as soon as they walk.
For stays of a month or more, poor sanitation areas, or visits to friends and relatives.
The Institut Pasteur advises it from 2 months old for rural stays during the transmission season.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Hongrie
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
Consider it for rural or forested stays from spring to autumn, from age 1.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60; older travellers may also be vaccinated.
Rabid dogs are rare, but the CDC suggests it for travellers with occupational or outdoor exposure to wildlife.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Île Christmas
Asia
Required
Certificate required from age 1 for arrivals from a country with risk of transmission, including 12-hour transits; Galápagos exempt.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabid dogs are uncommon; the CDC suggests it only for activities that expose to potentially rabid animals.
For rural areas with poor sanitation, stays of a month or more, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Île Norfolk
Oceania
Required
Certificate required from age 1 for arrivals from a country with risk of transmission, including airport transits over 12 hours.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
For outdoor or occupational activities exposing to animals, or if prompt treatment is hard to reach.
For travel to areas with poor sanitation, stays of a month or more, or visits to friends and relatives.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Îles Caïmans
North America
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Only for activities that expose travellers to potentially rabid animals; dog rabies is rare here.
For areas with poor sanitation, stays of a month or more, or visits to friends and relatives.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Îles Cocos
Asia
Required
Certificate required from age 1 for travellers arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
For activities exposing travellers to animals, as post-exposure care is limited to larger towns.
For areas with poor sanitation, stays of a month or more, or visits to friends and relatives.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Îles Cook
Oceania
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it only for travellers whose work or activities expose them to animals.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Îles Féroé
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
Recommended
Consider it for most travellers, above all in small towns or rural areas and when eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
For activities exposing travellers to animals, as post-exposure care is limited to larger towns.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Îles Malouines
South America
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
For activities exposing travellers to animals, as post-exposure care is limited to larger towns.
For areas with poor sanitation, stays of a month or more, or visits to friends and relatives.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Îles Marshall
Oceania
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it only for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to animals.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Îles Pitcairn
Oceania
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it when activities raise animal contact, as vaccines are hard to obtain locally.
According to the Institut Pasteur, it is advised for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from 2 years old.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Îles Salomon
Oceania
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country; take preventive medicine and avoid mosquito bites.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for activities that risk animal contact, as vaccines are only available in larger towns.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions; from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Îles Turques-et-Caïques
North America
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Rabid dogs are uncommon; consider it for activities exposing to animals or far from prompt medical care.
For rural areas with poor sanitation, stays of a month or more, or visits to friends and relatives.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Îles Vierges Britanniques
North America
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to potentially rabid animals.
For long stays or poor hygiene conditions, and for visits to friends and relatives; from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Îles Vierges des États-Unis
North America
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to potentially rabid animals.
For long stays or poor hygiene conditions, and for visits to friends and relatives; from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Inde
Asia
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
According to the Institut Pasteur, residents of polio-affected countries must show proof of oral vaccination given at least 4 weeks before departure.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide below 2,000 m, highest in the eastern and central states; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC reports cholera in the country and suggests vaccination for travel to areas of active transmission.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Indonésie
Asia
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Risk in the eastern provinces and rural areas; none in Jakarta or the Bali resorts; preventive medicine for Papua.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Irak
Asia
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, a country at risk.
According to the Institut Pasteur, travellers from an endemic country must show proof of vaccination to obtain their visa.
According to the Institut Pasteur, travellers from the African meningitis belt must be vaccinated 10 days before arrival.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC reports cholera in the country and suggests vaccination for travel to areas of active transmission.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Iran
Asia
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, a country at risk.
According to the Institut Pasteur, travellers from an endemic country must show vaccination given 4 weeks to 12 months before arrival.
Recommended
Seasonal risk from March to November in the rural south-east; preventive medicine for the Sistan-Baluchestan border.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Irlande
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
Consider it for most travellers, especially in small towns or rural areas and when eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60; those aged 60 and over may also be vaccinated.
Consider it for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to potentially rabid animals.
For adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Islande
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
Consider it for most travellers, especially in small towns or rural areas and when eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Consider it for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to potentially rabid animals.
For adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Israël
Asia
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Recommended
The CDC advises a lifetime booster for adults already vaccinated, and a full series for those who are not.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For travel to the West Bank and Gaza, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Italie
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
Consider it for rural or forested stays below 1,500 m, from spring to autumn, from age 1.
The CDC suggests it for most travellers, and recommends it for rural areas, small towns or street food.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60; older travellers may also be vaccinated.
Rabid dogs are rare, but the CDC suggests it for travellers with occupational or recreational animal exposure.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Jamaïque
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, a country at risk.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabid dogs are rare, but the CDC suggests it for travellers with occupational or recreational animal exposure.
Consider it for rural areas with poor sanitation, long stays, or visits to friends and relatives, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Japon
Asia
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Required
According to the Institut Pasteur, a certificate is required for travellers arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers from age 1, and for rural areas, small towns or street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabid dogs are rare, but the CDC suggests it for travellers with occupational or recreational animal exposure.
The Institut Pasteur advises it for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Jordanie
Asia
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, a country at risk.
According to the Institut Pasteur, travellers from an endemic country must show a dose given 4 weeks to 12 months before departure.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Kazakhstan
Asia
Required
Certificate required for travellers arriving from, or having transited through, a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Consider it for rural or wooded stays in the north-west and north-east below 1,500 m, spring to autumn.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Consider it for rural areas with poor sanitation, long stays, or visits to friends and relatives, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Kenya
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide below 2,500 m, minimal in central Nairobi; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it from 2 months old for the meningitis belt areas during the dry season, December to June.
The CDC reports active transmission in six counties and suggests vaccination for travel to those areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Kirghizistan
Asia
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Recommended
Consider it for rural or forest stays from spring to autumn, from 1 year old, with extensive tick exposure.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays of a month or more, rural areas or poor hygiene conditions, from 2 years old.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Kiribati
Oceania
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC notes rabid dogs are uncommon; consider it only for activities increasing animal exposure.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Koweït
Asia
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs sometimes carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Laos
Asia
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Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide except Vientiane, highest in the six southern provinces; take preventive medicine.
The CDC advises a single lifetime booster for adults already fully vaccinated as children.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Lesotho
Africa
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays of a month or more, rural areas or poor hygiene conditions, from 2 years old.
According to the Institut Pasteur, for long stays in close contact with the local population, or during an outbreak.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Lettonie
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For rural or wooded areas below 1,500 m from spring to autumn, from 1 year old, with extensive tick exposure.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
The CDC notes rabid dogs are uncommon; consider it only for activities increasing animal exposure.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Liban
Asia
Required
According to the Institut Pasteur, a certificate is required for travellers from or to polio-affected countries.
According to the Institut Pasteur, a certificate is required for travellers heading to the Hajj or Umrah.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Libéria
Africa
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Libye
Africa
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Required
According to the Institut Pasteur, travellers from Afghanistan or Pakistan must show a certificate 4 weeks to 12 months old.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies and vaccines are scarce locally; consider it for long or isolated stays.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Liechtenstein
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
Recommended for travellers with extensive tick exposure during outdoor activities in endemic areas.
Consider it for most travellers, especially in small towns or rural areas and when eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Consider it for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to potentially rabid animals.
For adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Lituanie
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For rural or forested stays in endemic areas below 1,500 m, from spring to autumn; from age 1.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
The CDC suggests it for travellers whose activities increase contact with potentially rabid animals.
The CDC suggests it only for travel to areas with poor sanitation and unsafe water, including rural areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Luxembourg
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
Consider it for most travellers, especially in small towns or rural areas and when eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Consider it for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to potentially rabid animals.
For adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Macao
Asia
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for travellers whose activities increase contact with potentially rabid animals.
For long stays, poor hygiene conditions, or visits to friends and relatives; from age 2.
According to the Institut Pasteur, from 2 months old, for rural stays during the transmission season.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Madagascar
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide except in Antananarivo; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs commonly carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions; from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Malaisie
Asia
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Risk limited to rural, forested inland areas, none in cities or on the coast; preventive medicine for forest stays.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs sometimes carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions; from age 2.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season; not for trips limited to major cities.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Malawi
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and wildlife commonly carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions; from age 2.
The CDC reports widespread transmission and suggests vaccination for travel to areas of active transmission.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Maldives
Asia
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
According to the Institut Pasteur, proof of vaccination is required for travellers from polio-exporting countries and for pilgrims.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for travellers whose activities increase contact with potentially rabid animals.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions; from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Mali
Africa
Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 9 months and over, whatever their country of origin.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs commonly carry rabies and vaccines are scarce; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions; from age 2.
From 2 months old, in the meningitis belt during the dry season (December to June) or close local contact.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Malte
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Consider it for most travellers; recommended for villages, rural areas, or eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Consider it for travellers whose activities increase contact with potentially rabid animals.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Mariannes du Nord
Oceania
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for travellers whose activities increase contact with potentially rabid animals.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions; from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Maroc
Africa
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Required
According to the Institut Pasteur, travellers from polio-affected countries must show proof of vaccination 4 weeks to 12 months before departure.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Martinique
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission, including 12-hour airport transits.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
The CDC suggests it only for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to animals.
The CDC suggests it for stays of a month or more, rural areas with poor sanitation, or visits to relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Maurice
Africa
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it only for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to animals.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC reports an outbreak and recommends vaccination for travellers going to affected areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Mauritanie
Africa
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Required
Required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission; advised from 9 months south of the Sahara.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide except Dakhlet Nouadhibou and Tiris Zemmour; seasonal in Adrar and Inchiri from July to October.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for the dry season in the meningitis belt (December to June) or close contact with the local population.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Mayotte
Africa
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission, including 12-hour airport transits.
Recommended
Take preventive medicine; locally acquired cases are increasing across the island.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it only for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to animals.
For stays of a month or more, poor hygiene conditions, or visits to relatives; from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Mexique
North America
Recommended
Risk in Campeche, Chiapas and southern Chihuahua; preventive medicine advised for stays in those rural areas.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and wildlife sometimes carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Micronésie
Oceania
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it only for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to animals.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Moldavie
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
From age 1, for rural or forested stays below 1,500 m from spring to autumn, or extensive outdoor tick exposure.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and wildlife sometimes carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
According to the Institut Pasteur, it is advised for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Monaco
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
Consider it for most travellers, especially in small towns or rural areas and when eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Consider it for travellers with occupational or recreational exposure to potentially rabid animals.
For adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Mongolie
Asia
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Recommended
From age 1, for rural or forested stays below 1,500 m from spring to autumn, mainly along the northern and western borders.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and wildlife carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For stays of a month or more, poor hygiene conditions, or visits to relatives; from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Monténégro
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
The Institut Pasteur suggests it from age 1 for rural or forest stays between spring and autumn.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Present in wildlife; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
The Institut Pasteur recommends it from age 2 for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Montserrat
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for activities that increase contact with animals or where prompt care is unlikely.
The Institut Pasteur recommends it from age 2 for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Mozambique
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide, mainly P. falciparum; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and from age 2 for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC reports widespread transmission and suggests vaccination for travel to active areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Myanmar
Asia
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Risk below 1,000 m in remote rural, hilly and coastal areas; preventive medicine only for high exposure.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and from age 2 for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC reports widespread transmission and suggests vaccination for travel to active areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Namibie
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Risk in the northern regions, year-round along the rivers and from November to June elsewhere; none in Windhoek.
The CDC advises a booster dose for adults, as poliovirus has been detected in the country.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and from age 2 for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC reports localised transmission in Kunene and Otjozondjupa and suggests vaccination there.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Nauru
Oceania
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for activities that increase contact with animals or where prompt care is unlikely.
Recommended for most travellers, and from age 2 for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Népal
Asia
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
According to the Institut Pasteur, arrivals from Afghanistan, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan or Papua New Guinea must show proof.
Recommended
Seasonal risk below 2,000 m in the Terai, March to October; none in Kathmandu, Pokhara or on Himalayan treks.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and from age 2 for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for rural stays from June to October; not needed for high-mountain trips.
The CDC reports widespread transmission and suggests vaccination for travel to active areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Nicaragua
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Risk mainly in the North and South Atlantic regions; preventive medicine there, none in Managua.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and bats carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
From age 2, for long stays, rural areas with poor sanitation, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it during the current outbreak for travellers going to affected areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Niger
Africa
Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 9 months and over, whatever their country of departure.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide, mainly P. falciparum; take preventive medicine.
The CDC advises a booster dose for adults, as poliovirus has been detected in the country.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and from age 2 for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for the dry season in the meningitis belt, or for close contact with local people.
The CDC reports localised transmission in Tahoua and Zinder and suggests vaccination there.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Nigéria
Africa
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Required
Recommended for all travellers aged 9 months and over, and required for arrivals from a country at risk.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide, mainly P. falciparum; take preventive medicine.
The CDC advises a booster dose for adults, as poliovirus has been detected in the country.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and from age 2 for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for the dry season in the meningitis belt, or for close contact with local people.
The CDC reports widespread transmission and suggests vaccination for travel to active areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Niué
Oceania
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for outdoor or occupational activities exposing to animals, or if prompt treatment is hard to reach.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Norvège
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For rural or forest stays below 1,500 m from spring to autumn, with extensive exposure to ticks.
The CDC suggests it for most travellers, especially for rural stays or when eating street food.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60; those aged 60 and over may also be vaccinated.
The CDC reports rabies in wildlife on Svalbard; consider vaccination for outdoor or occupational exposure.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Nouvelle-Calédonie
Oceania
Required
Certificate required from age 1 for arrivals from a country with risk of transmission, including airport transits over 12 hours.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for outdoor or occupational activities exposing to animals, or if prompt treatment is hard to reach.
According to the Institut Pasteur, it is advised for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Nouvelle-Zélande
Oceania
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Recommended
Advised for most travellers from age 1, especially for rural stays or when eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for outdoor or occupational activities exposing to animals, or if prompt treatment is hard to reach.
According to the Institut Pasteur, it is advised for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Oman
Asia
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Required
Certificate required from age 9 months for arrivals from a country with risk of transmission, Rwanda and Tanzania included.
According to the Institut Pasteur, proof of polio vaccination is required from travellers arriving from polio-exporting countries.
Recommended
The Institut Pasteur reports possible sporadic transmission; no preventive medicine, protect against mosquito bites.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and wildlife carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Ouganda
Africa
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Required
Certificate required on arrival for all travellers aged 1 year and over, whatever their country of origin.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country, mainly P. falciparum; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs commonly carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it from 2 months old for stays in meningitis-belt areas during the dry season, December to June.
The CDC reports active transmission in Adjumani and Amuru, and suggests vaccination for travel to those areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Ouzbékistan
Asia
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Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs commonly carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays, poor hygiene conditions, or visits to friends and relatives; from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Pakistan
Asia
Required
Certificate required from age 1 for arrivals from a country with risk of transmission, including airport transits over 12 hours.
A dose of oral polio vaccine is given to every traveller leaving the country, and to visitors staying over 4 weeks, at any age.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide below 2,500 m, mainly in rural areas from July to December; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs commonly carry rabies and treatment is hard to obtain; consider it for long or isolated stays, and children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC presumes cholera present and suggests vaccination for travel to areas of active transmission.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Palaos
Oceania
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
For outdoor or occupational activities exposing to animals, or if prompt treatment is hard to reach.
Recommended for most travellers.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Panama
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Year-round risk in the Atlantic-coast and eastern border provinces; none in Panama City or the Canal Zone.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabies is present in bats; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
Oceania
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from, or transiting an airport in, a country at risk.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide below 1,800 m; take preventive medicine.
The CDC advises a booster for vaccinated adults and a full series for travellers who are not fully vaccinated.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it when activities raise animal contact, as vaccines are hard to obtain locally.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Paraguay
South America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from Bolivia, Brazil, Peru or Venezuela.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays, poor sanitation or unsafe water, and visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Pays-Bas
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
Consider it for spring-to-autumn stays in rural or forested areas, from 1 year old.
The CDC suggests it for most travellers, especially for street food or trips to villages and rural areas.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60 years old.
The CDC suggests it only for activities that raise the risk of contact with rabid animals.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Pérou
South America
Recommended
Risk year-round east of the Andes below 2,500 m, mostly in Loreto; none in Lima, Cusco or Machu Picchu.
Recommended from 9 months old for areas below 2,300 m east of the Andes; not for Lima, Cusco or Machu Picchu.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs, wildlife and bats carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays, poor sanitation or unsafe water, and visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Philippines
Asia
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, a country at risk.
Recommended
Risk year-round in Palawan and the Mindanao provinces; none in Manila or other urban areas.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC reports cholera in the country and suggests vaccination for travel to areas of active transmission.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Pologne
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For spring-to-autumn stays in rural or wooded endemic areas below 1,500 m, from 1 year old.
The CDC advises a booster for vaccinated adults and a full series for travellers who are not fully vaccinated.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60 years old.
The CDC suggests it only for activities that raise the risk of contact with rabid wildlife.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Polynésie Française
Oceania
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, a country at risk.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it when activities raise animal contact, as vaccines are hard to obtain locally.
For long stays, poor sanitation or unsafe water, and visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Porto Rico
North America
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of any age, and for long or repeated stays.
Wildlife and bats carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays, poor sanitation or unsafe water, and visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Portugal
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
Consider it for most travellers, especially for rural stays or when eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60; those aged 60 and over may also be vaccinated.
Dogs rarely carry rabies; consider it for travellers exposed to animals through work or outdoor activities.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Qatar
Asia
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and wildlife carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
République centrafricaine
Africa
Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 9 months and over, whatever their country of origin.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country; take preventive medicine.
The CDC reports recent poliovirus circulation and advises a booster for adults, or a full series if not fully vaccinated.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies and vaccines are scarce outside cities; consider it for long or isolated stays and children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for the meningitis belt in the dry season, long close contact with locals, or an outbreak.
The CDC reports active transmission in Bangui and suggests vaccination for travel to those areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
République de Macédoine
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
According to the Institut Pasteur, it may be considered for rural or forested stays below 1,500 m, from spring to autumn.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
The CDC reports rabies in wildlife and suggests it for travellers whose activities increase animal contact.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
République Démocratique du Congo
Africa
Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 9 months and over, whatever their country of origin.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide, mainly P. falciparum; take preventive medicine for the whole stay.
The CDC advises a complete series before travel, or a single lifetime booster for vaccinated adults.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, especially under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it from 2 months old for meningitis belt areas in the dry season, December to June.
The CDC reports widespread active transmission and suggests vaccination for travel to affected areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
République Dominicaine
South America
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Required
Required for travellers aged 1 and over arriving from Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Recommended
Year-round risk in a few provinces, resorts included; preventive medicine advised for La Altagracia, San Juan and Santo Domingo.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, especially under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabies is present in dogs and wildlife; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays of a month or more, poor hygiene conditions, or visits to relatives, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Réunion
Africa
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for travellers whose activities increase contact with potentially rabid animals.
For stays of a month or more, poor sanitation areas, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Roumanie
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
From age 1, for rural or forested stays from spring to autumn, or extensive outdoor tick exposure.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabies is present in wildlife; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
The Institut Pasteur advises it from age 2 for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Royaume-Uni
Europe
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Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
From age 1, for rural or wooded stays in the east of the country from spring to autumn.
The CDC reports poliovirus in the country and advises a single lifetime booster for vaccinated adults.
The CDC suggests it for travellers visiting smaller towns or rural areas, or eating street food.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60; older travellers may also be vaccinated.
The CDC suggests it for travellers whose activities increase contact with potentially rabid animals.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Russie
Europe
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Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
From age 1, for rural or forested stays below 1,500 m from spring to autumn, mainly in western Russia.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and wildlife carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
The Institut Pasteur advises it from age 2 for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC advises considering it for rural or outdoor stays in risk areas, even under a month.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Rwanda
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country, mainly P. falciparum; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs commonly carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC reports active transmission in Western Province and suggests vaccination for travel there.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Sahara Occidental
Africa
Required
Proof of a dose given 4 weeks to 12 months before departure is required from travellers from affected countries.
Recommended
Recommended for all travellers, from age 1.
For long or repeated stays.
For long or isolated stays, and for children as soon as they walk.
From age 2, for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
Saint-Barthélemy
North America
Required
Required from age 1 for travellers from a country at risk, including airport transits over 12 hours.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for travellers whose activities increase contact with potentially rabid animals.
For stays of a month or more, poor sanitation areas, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Saint-Christophe-et-Niévès
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Consider it for activities that increase contact with animals; vaccines are hard to find locally.
For stays of a month or more, poor sanitation areas, or visits to friends and relatives.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Saint-Marin
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
Consider it for most travellers, especially for rural stays or when eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Dogs rarely carry rabies; consider it for travellers exposed to animals through work or outdoor activities.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Saint-Martin (Partie Française)
North America
Required
Required from age 9 months for travellers from a country at risk, including transits over 12 hours.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for travellers whose activities increase contact with potentially rabid animals.
For stays of a month or more, poor sanitation areas, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Saint-Martin (Partie Néerlandaise)
North America
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Consider it for occupational or recreational activities that increase the risk of animal contact.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
North America
Recommended
Consider it for most travellers, especially for rural stays or when eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Dogs rarely carry rabies but bats do; consider it for travellers exposed to animals through work or outdoor activities.
For stays of a month or more, areas with poor sanitation, or visits to friends and relatives.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Saint-Vincent-et-les-Grenadines
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for activities that risk animal contact, as vaccines are only available in larger towns.
For long stays, poor sanitation, or visits to friends and relatives; from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Sainte-Hélène, Ascension et Tristan Da Cunha
Africa
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for activities that risk animal contact, as vaccines are only available in larger towns.
According to the Institut Pasteur, it is advised for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Sainte-Lucie
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for activities that risk animal contact, as vaccines are only available in larger towns.
For long stays, poor sanitation, or visits to friends and relatives; from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Salvador
North America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission, transits over 12 hours included.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, especially under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabies is present in dogs and bats; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Samoa
Oceania
Required
Certificate required from age 1 for travellers arriving from, or over 12 hours in transit in, a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for activities that risk animal contact, as vaccines are only available in larger towns.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions; from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Samoa Américaines
Oceania
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Consider it for activities that risk animal contact, as vaccines are only available in larger towns.
Recommended for most travellers.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Sao Tomé-et-Principe
Africa
Required
Certificate required from age 1 for travellers arriving from, or having transited an airport in, a country with risk of transmission.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country; take preventive medicine and avoid mosquito bites.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions; from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Sénégal
Africa
Required
Recommended for all travellers from age 9 months, and a certificate is required if arriving from or transiting a country at risk.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country; take preventive medicine and avoid mosquito bites.
The CDC advises a lifetime booster for vaccinated adults and a full series for anyone not fully vaccinated.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions; from age 2.
From 2 months old, for the dry season in the meningitis belt or close contact with local people.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Serbie
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For rural or forest stays from spring to autumn with extensive outdoor exposure; from age 1.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabies is present in wildlife; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
According to the Institut Pasteur, it is advised for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Seychelles
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, a country at risk.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for activities that risk animal exposure or where prompt treatment may be far.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC reports an outbreak and advises vaccination for travel to the affected areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Sierra Leone
Africa
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Required
Certificate required from all travellers on arrival, whatever their country of origin, from 9 months of age.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide, almost entirely P. falciparum; take preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
According to the Institut Pasteur, it is advised for long stays in close local contact, or during an epidemic.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Singapour
Asia
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, a country at risk.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for travellers doing activities that risk contact with potentially rabid animals.
For stays of a month or more, visits to relatives, or areas with poor sanitation.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Slovaquie
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For rural or wooded areas of endemic regions below 1,500 m, from spring to autumn, from 1 year old.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60 years old.
The CDC reports rabies in wildlife and suggests it for activities that risk contact with animals.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Slovénie
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For rural or wooded areas of endemic regions below 1,500 m, from spring to autumn, from 1 year old.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60 years old.
The CDC suggests it for travellers doing activities that risk contact with potentially rabid animals.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Somalie
Africa
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide, highest in the centre and south during the June-December rains.
Advised from 9 months old for the southern and central regions, when mosquito exposure is high.
A lifetime booster is advised for vaccinated adults; unvaccinated travellers need the full series first.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
According to the Institut Pasteur, it is advised for long stays in close local contact, or during an epidemic.
The CDC reports widespread cholera transmission and suggests vaccination for the affected areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Soudan
Africa
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide, highest in the centre and south, lower in the north and on the Red Sea coast.
Advised from 9 months old for travel to regions south of the Sahara, not for Khartoum alone.
A lifetime booster is advised for vaccinated adults; unvaccinated travellers need the full series first.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for the meningitis belt in the December-June dry season, or for long local contact.
The CDC reports widespread cholera transmission and suggests vaccination for the affected areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Soudan du Sud
Africa
Required
Certificate required from all travellers aged 9 months and over on arrival.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide, almost entirely P. falciparum; take preventive medicine.
The CDC reports recent poliovirus circulation and advises a booster for adults before departure.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for the meningitis belt in the December-June dry season, or for long local contact.
The CDC reports widespread cholera transmission and suggests vaccination for the affected areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Sri Lanka
Asia
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, a country at risk.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Suède
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For rural or wooded areas in the south below 1,500 m, from spring to autumn, from 1 year old.
The CDC suggests it for travellers visiting smaller towns or rural areas, or eating street food.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60 years old.
The CDC suggests it for travellers doing activities that risk contact with potentially rabid animals.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Suisse
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For rural or forested stays below 1,500 m from spring to autumn, from age 1; Ticino and Geneva excepted.
The CDC suggests it for most travellers, above all those eating street food or visiting villages and rural areas.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60; those aged 60 and over may also be vaccinated.
The CDC suggests it for outdoor or occupational contact with animals, as rabies vaccines are hard to obtain locally.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Suriname
South America
Required
Certificate required from age 1 for travellers arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, a country at risk.
Recommended
Residual risk only in the interior near the eastern border; mosquito precautions suffice, no preventive medicine.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabies circulates in bats; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays, poor hygiene conditions or rural areas, from age 2.
The CDC reports an outbreak and recommends vaccination for travel to the affected areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Syrie
Asia
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC presumes cholera is present and suggests vaccination for travel to areas of active transmission.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Tadjikistan
Asia
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays, poor hygiene conditions or rural areas, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Taïwan
Asia
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabies circulates in wildlife; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
The Institut Pasteur advises it for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Tanzanie
Africa
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Required
Certificate required from age 1 for travellers arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, a country at risk.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide below 1,800 m, including Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar; take preventive medicine.
The CDC reports recent poliovirus circulation and advises a lifetime booster dose for adults before travel.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The Institut Pasteur advises it for long stays in close contact with the local population, or during an epidemic.
The CDC reports widespread cholera transmission and suggests vaccination for travel to affected areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Tchad
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 9 months and over, whatever their country of departure.
Recommended
Risk year-round throughout the country; take preventive medicine for the whole stay.
The CDC reports recent poliovirus circulation and advises a lifetime booster dose for adults before travel.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
From 2 months old, for stays in the meningitis belt in the dry season, December to June, or during an epidemic.
The CDC reports localised cholera transmission and suggests vaccination for travel to the affected provinces.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Tchéquie
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Recommended
For rural or forested stays in endemic areas below 1,500 m, from spring to autumn, from age 1.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
The CDC recommends it for unvaccinated travellers under 60; those aged 60 and over may also be vaccinated.
The CDC suggests it for outdoor or occupational activities that bring travellers into contact with animals.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Territoire Britannique de l'Océan Indien
Asia
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Dogs rarely carry rabies here, but vaccines are scarce; consider it where animal exposure is likely.
For stays of a month or more, areas with poor sanitation, or visits to friends and relatives.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Thaïlande
Asia
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Required
Certificate required from age 9 months for travellers arriving from, or transiting over 12 hours in, a country at risk.
Recommended
Risk confined to rural forest areas on the Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos borders; none in cities or main resorts.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs sometimes carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
From 2 months old, for rural stays from May to October, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Timor oriental
Oceania
Recommended
The Institut Pasteur reports low year-round risk countrywide; preventive medicine only for unusual, highly exposed stays.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Togo
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for all travellers aged 9 months and over, whatever their country of origin.
Recommended
Risk year-round countrywide, mainly P. falciparum; take preventive medicine for the whole trip.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for the meningitis belt in the dry season, or close contact with local people.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Tokelau
Oceania
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages.
Rabid dogs are uncommon; consider it for activities exposing to animals or far from prompt medical care.
Recommended for most travellers.
Recommended for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Tonga
Oceania
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for travellers exposed to animals through their activities, or far from prompt care.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Trinité et Tobago
North America
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Recommended
Recommended from 9 months old for densely forested areas of Trinidad; not needed for Tobago only.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC reports rabies in bats and suggests it for travellers whose activities expose them to animals.
For rural areas with poor sanitation, stays of a month or more, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Tunisie
Africa
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Turkménistan
Asia
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For rural areas with poor sanitation, stays of a month or more, or visits to friends and relatives.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Turquie
Asia
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Tuvalu
Oceania
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabid dogs are uncommon; consider vaccination for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Ukraine
Europe
Sources
- CDC USA
- Institut Pasteur
Required
According to the Institut Pasteur, long-stay visitors leaving for a polio-affected country must show proof of vaccination.
Recommended
For outdoor stays in rural or wooded areas below 1,500 m from spring to autumn, from age 1.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and wildlife carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
The Institut Pasteur advises it for long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Uruguay
South America
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Rabies is present in wildlife; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays, rural areas or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Vanuatu
Oceania
Recommended
Year-round risk throughout the country; take preventive medicine and protect against mosquito bites.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
The CDC suggests it for travellers with animal contact, as vaccines are only available in larger towns.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Venezuela
South America
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from Brazil, including airport transits over 12 hours.
Recommended
Year-round risk below 1,700 m and at Angel Falls, highest in Amazonas, Bolívar and Delta Amacuro.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs and bats carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays, rural areas or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Vietnam
Asia
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Recommended
Rural areas only, mainly the central highlands below 1,500 m; no risk in cities or the two river deltas.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
From 2 months old, for rural stays in the transmission season, even under a month if exposure is high.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Wallis-et-Futuna
Oceania
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission, transits over 12 hours included.
Recommended
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for long or repeated stays.
For long stays or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
Yémen
Asia
Recommended
Year-round risk below 2,500 m, peaking September to February; take preventive medicine.
The CDC advises a lifetime booster for fully vaccinated adults and a full series for anyone not up to date.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies and vaccines are scarce locally; consider it for long or isolated stays.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The CDC reports cholera in the country and suggests vaccination for travel to areas of active transmission.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Zambie
Africa
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Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission, transits over 12 hours included.
Recommended
Year-round risk throughout the country; take preventive medicine and protect against mosquito bites.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers under 60, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
Recommended for most travellers, and for long stays or poor hygiene conditions.
The Institut Pasteur advises it for long stays in close contact with the local population, or during an epidemic.
The CDC reports widespread cholera transmission and suggests vaccination for travel to affected areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.
Zimbabwe
Africa
Required
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a country with risk of transmission, transits over 12 hours included.
Recommended
Year-round in the Zambezi valley, November to June below 1,200 m; low risk in Harare and Bulawayo.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and over.
Recommended for unvaccinated travellers of all ages, and for long or repeated stays.
Dogs carry rabies; consider it for long or isolated stays, and for children who walk.
For long stays, rural areas or poor hygiene conditions, from age 2.
The CDC reports cholera in Manicaland, Mashonaland and the Midlands, and suggests vaccination for those areas.
The CDC recommends it for adults expecting close intimate contact with new partners during the trip.

Method

Where this data comes from

Two health references, not an in-house opinion

The vaccines listed follow the recommendations of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and of Institut Pasteur. Visamundi issues no medical recommendation of its own.

Required is not recommended

“Required” means a certificate the country demands on entry — yellow fever, almost always, and depending on where you are coming from. “Recommended” is prevention: nobody will ask for it at the border.

The condition matters as much as the vaccine

A requirement often depends on age, length of stay, or the countries crossed before arrival. That condition shows on hovering each chip, and in full on the destination page.

Sources

CDC USA
Institut Pasteur

This information is indicative and does not replace medical advice. Visamundi is a private agency and is not qualified to give health advice: consult an international vaccination centre or your doctor at least six weeks before departure, especially if you are pregnant, immunocompromised, or travelling with young children.

Frequently asked questions

Which vaccines can actually stop me at the border?

Almost only yellow fever, and usually for travellers arriving from a country where the virus circulates. The international vaccination certificate must then be shown on arrival; without it, entry can be refused or quarantine imposed.

How far ahead should I plan?

Allow at least six weeks. The yellow fever vaccine only takes effect from the tenth day after injection, and several vaccines require two doses weeks apart.

Malaria is on the list: is there a vaccine?

No vaccine usable in practice for the adult traveller. Malaria appears here because it calls for prevention — preventive treatment and bite protection — that has to be arranged before departure, just like a vaccination.

Where can I get these vaccines?

At an approved international vaccination centre, the only place authorised to issue the yellow fever certificate. Other vaccines can be given by your own doctor or, in some countries, at a pharmacy.

Entry requirements

Requirements, destination by destination

Visa, e-visa or travel authorisation: what you need to enter, and how to get it.

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