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🇩🇴 Vaccines for Dominican Republic

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic requires Yellow Fever proof if arriving from an endemic country, and Hepatitis A and Typhoid are recommended given variable food and water hygiene outside resort areas. Malaria risk is very limited and primarily relevant near the Haitian border and in La Altagracia province (which includes Punta Cana), though risk for resort guests staying within all-inclusive properties is low — most major resort chains have effective mosquito control. Dengue is endemic throughout the country, including resort areas. The country is one of the most popular Caribbean destinations, particularly for all-inclusive beach holidays around Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, and La Romana. Healthcare in resort areas is generally adequate for tourist needs; Santo Domingo has the best facilities.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
Required for entry
Yellow Fever
Certificate required if arriving from endemic country.
💉 1 dose (lifetime)
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 10 days after vaccination. Certificate valid for life.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime (single dose).
Required for entry
Recommended by WHO & CDC
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 4 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6–12 months later).
🛡 Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
Typhoid
Contaminated food and water risk outside tourist facilities.
💉 1 dose
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after vaccination.
🛡 Protects for: 3–5 years. Booster recommended if re-exposure.
Recommended
Disease risks
  • ⚠Malaria (very limited — primarily Haitian border areas and La Altagracia province including Punta Cana — low risk for resort tourists)
  • ⚠Dengue (endemic)
  • ⚠Zika
  • ⚠Cholera
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€249
(~$271)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Malaria tablets (4 weeks) (1 dose)€64 ($70)

💡 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 — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.

Often combined with
CubaHaitiJamaicaTrinidad and Tobago
Common questions
Do I need vaccines for Punta Cana?
No vaccines are required for entry unless arriving from a Yellow Fever endemic country. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are recommended, particularly if your trip includes excursions outside the resort or local food. For most all-inclusive resort stays in Punta Cana, the baseline risk is low, though malaria prophylaxis may be discussed for La Altagracia province depending on individual risk factors.
Is there malaria in the Dominican Republic?
Malaria risk is very limited, primarily near the Haitian border and in La Altagracia province (where Punta Cana is located), though the risk for resort guests staying within all-inclusive properties is generally low given effective mosquito control at most major resorts. Discuss your specific plans with a travel clinic if you have particular risk factors.
Is dengue a risk in the Dominican Republic?
Yes. Dengue is endemic throughout the country, including resort areas, despite resorts' mosquito control efforts. Using repellent, particularly around dawn and dusk, is a sensible precaution even at upscale all-inclusive properties.
What is healthcare like in the Dominican Republic?
Resort areas including Punta Cana and Puerto Plata generally have clinics or hospitals adequate for routine tourist needs, often with English-speaking staff given the volume of international visitors. Santo Domingo has the country's most developed medical facilities. Comprehensive travel insurance is recommended, as private healthcare costs for visitors can be significant without coverage.