Southern Africa
🇲🇿 Vaccines for Mozambique
Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Mozambique
Yellow Fever required if arriving from endemic countries. Malaria is endemic and antimalarials are essential. Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended. Cholera outbreaks have occurred in some areas.
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.
💉 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
Cholera
Periodic outbreaks, particularly after cyclones.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 1 week after 2nd dose (1–6 weeks after 1st).
🛡 Protects for: 2 years. Booster if still at risk.
Recommended
Disease risks
- ⚠Malaria (high risk throughout)
- ⚠Cholera (periodic outbreaks)
- ⚠Schistosomiasis
- ⚠Dengue
Notes: Yellow Fever required from endemic countries. Malaria prophylaxis essential. Mozambique is one of the highest-burden malaria countries in the world.
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€393
(~$427)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Cholera (2 doses)€144 ($156)
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.