What vaccines do I need for Bali?
Checked October 2026 · 3 sources
Indonesia does not require any vaccine for most visitors. The exception is yellow fever: you need a certificate if you arrive from a country where yellow fever is a risk. Health agencies advise most travellers to have hepatitis A, typhoid and an up-to-date tetanus jab. Book a travel-health appointment about eight weeks before you go.
In detail
The UK's TravelHealthPro recommends hepatitis A, tetanus (with diphtheria and polio) and typhoid for most travellers to Indonesia. It also says to make sure routine vaccines such as measles (MMR) are up to date.
For some travellers it also lists hepatitis B, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, dengue and chikungunya. Whether you need these depends on how long you stay, what you plan to do, where you go and your medical history.
Rabies is present in Bali's dogs, and monkeys are common around temples. Pre-exposure vaccination is worth discussing for long stays or if you will be far from medical care. Whether or not you are vaccinated, get medical help straight away after any bite or scratch.
Bali is classed as low risk for malaria, so anti-malaria tablets are not normally advised. Only a doctor or travel nurse can give advice that fits you personally.
Good to know
- See a travel-health clinic at least 8 weeks before departure.
- Carry your yellow fever certificate if your route requires it.
- Do not touch or feed monkeys or stray dogs.
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