Vaccination requirements and recommendations for international travellers; and malaria situation per country – 2021 edition

Overview

The country list is a compilation of key information to facilitate safe international travel. The information provided for each country includes any State health requirements as well as WHO recommendations for yellow fever vaccination, polio vaccination, and malaria prophylaxis.

The country list is produced after consultation with the States Parties to the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), and includes input from WHO technical units at Headquarters and from WHO Regional Offices. States Parties are consulted yearly to confirm or update their country'srequirements for international travellers.

Country requirements are subject to change at any time. Temporary country requirements and WHO recommendations related to specific events are published on the Travel advice page of WHO’s website (See: All updates for travellers). 5 However, it is important for travellers to ensure that they know the requirements of the country to which they are travelling by checking with the relevant consulate or embassy.