Travel vaccines for Indonesia

For Bali and the main islands the main risks are food and water hygiene, mosquito bites and animal bites. Malaria tablets are only advised for Papua.

Vaccines for Indonesia

Book this week to give your vaccines time to work.

Some courses can be speeded up. A yellow fever certificate becomes valid 10 days after your vaccine.

Advised for most travellers

Advised for some travellers, depending on your trip

RabiesRabies has been reported in domestic animals.Ask about a faster courseJapanese EncephalitisOccurs countrywide, including Indonesian Borneo, with risk all year round.Ask about a faster courseHepatitis BHepatitis B is common in Indonesia.Ask about a faster courseDengueAsk about a faster courseChikungunyaMore than 3,600 confirmed cases were reported across 19 provinces in the first seven months of 2025.Fits before you fly
TuberculosisTB (BCG) vaccine is advised for unvaccinated children under 16 who will live in the country for more than 3 months, and for some health workers. It is not given in pharmacy; ask your GP.
MeaslesMeasles risk is higher than in the UK. Check you have had two doses of MMR, which is free from your GP.

These are suggestions only and may differ from what our expert clinician advises at your consultation.

Entry rules

  • A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission.
  • Not required if you fly direct from the UK.
  • Indonesia also asks some departing travellers for proof of meningitis and polio vaccination.

Malaria

Tablets only for Papua.

  • High risk in Papua (Irian Jaya): atovaquone with proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine is recommended.
  • Low risk in Bali, Lombok, Java and Sumatra: awareness and bite avoidance.
  • No risk in the city of Jakarta.
About malaria tablets

Other health risks

Zika

There is a risk. Travel-associated cases linked to Bali and neighbouring islands were reported in the UK and France in 2025 and 2026. Pregnant travellers and couples planning a pregnancy should seek advice before booking.

Altitude

Mount Rinjani on Lombok rises to 3,726 metres and Mount Semeru on Java to 3,676 metres.

Schistosomiasis

Present in fresh water in some areas. Avoid swimming or wading in lakes and rivers.

More than one country?

Add each country when you book and we’ll plan for the whole route.

Common questions about Indonesia

What vaccines do I need for Indonesia?+

For most travellers, Hepatitis A, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio and Typhoid are advised. Others may be advised depending on your route, how long you stay and what you will be doing. Your pharmacist will only recommend what suits your trip.

Do I need malaria tablets for Indonesia?+

Tablets only for Papua. High risk in Papua (Irian Jaya): atovaquone with proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine is recommended. Low risk in Bali, Lombok, Java and Sumatra: awareness and bite avoidance. No risk in the city of Jakarta.

Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Indonesia?+

A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission. Not required if you fly direct from the UK. Indonesia also asks some departing travellers for proof of meningitis and polio vaccination.

How far in advance should I get vaccines for Indonesia?+

Ideally six to eight weeks before you fly, so any courses can be finished. If you leave sooner, still book: many vaccines help close to departure.

Summarised from NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro, checked 10 November 2026. Advice can change, so we check it again at your appointment. Clinical content by Lyneham Pharmacy and Travel Clinic (GPhC registered pharmacy 9010716).

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