โ† Back
Southern Africa

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ด Vaccines for Angola

Entry requirements and CDC/WHO recommendations for travel to Angola.

Yellow Fever certificate required for all arrivals. Malaria risk is high throughout the country. Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, and Rabies all recommended. Angola requires a fair amount of preparation โ€” budget the time for it.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only โ€” not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
Required for entry
Yellow Fever
Certificate required for all travellers.
๐Ÿ’‰ 1 dose (lifetime)
๐Ÿ“… Book at least 3 weeks before travel
โšก Effective: 10 days after vaccination. Certificate valid for life.
๐Ÿ›ก Protects for: Lifetime (single dose).
Required for entry
Recommended by CDC / WHO
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk.
๐Ÿ’‰ 2 doses
๐Ÿ“… Book at least 4 weeks before travel
โšก Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6โ€“12 months later).
๐Ÿ›ก Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
Typhoid
Contaminated food and water.
๐Ÿ’‰ 1 dose
๐Ÿ“… Book at least 3 weeks before travel
โšก Effective: 2 weeks after vaccination.
๐Ÿ›ก Protects for: 3โ€“5 years. Booster recommended if re-exposure.
Recommended
Hepatitis B
Blood and sexual contact.
๐Ÿ’‰ 3 doses
๐Ÿ“… Book at least 26 weeks before travel
โšก Effective: After full 3-dose course. Accelerated 3-week schedule available โ€” ask your clinic.
๐Ÿ›ก Protects for: Lifetime after full course.
Recommended
Rabies
Animal bites risk.
๐Ÿ’‰ 3 doses
๐Ÿ“… Book at least 5 weeks before travel
โšก Effective: After 3rd dose. 2nd dose 7 days after 1st, 3rd dose 21 days after 1st.
๐Ÿ›ก Protects for: Pre-exposure reduces post-bite treatment needed. Boosters based on blood tests.
Recommended
Disease risks
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~โ‚ฌ74
(~$81)
per person ยท full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)โ‚ฌ74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~โ‚ฌ711
(~$775)
per person ยท full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)โ‚ฌ140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)โ‚ฌ45 ($49)
Hepatitis B (3 doses)โ‚ฌ189 ($207)
Rabies (3 doses)โ‚ฌ273 ($297)
Malaria tablets (4 weeks) (1 dose)โ‚ฌ64 ($70)

๐Ÿ’ก Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip โ€” discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.

South AfricaMozambiqueZimbabweZambia
Travelling soon?
SafetyWing covers medical emergencies from $1.50/day.
Get a quote โ†’

Data based on WHO International Travel and Health and CDC Yellow Book 2026. Last verified: April 2026. Always verify current requirements with a travel health clinic before departure.