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🇼🇸 Vaccines for Samoa

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Samoa

Samoa requires no specific travel vaccines for most visitors. Hepatitis A is a reasonable general precaution. There's no malaria risk. Dengue and historically Zika have occurred in Samoa, consistent with the wider Pacific region, so mosquito bite prevention is sensible. One notable health consideration is that Samoa experienced a serious measles outbreak in 2019 with significant fatalities, linked to lower vaccination coverage at the time — ensuring your MMR vaccination is current before visiting is particularly relevant here, more so than for many other destinations. Healthcare on the main island of Upolu is reasonable for routine needs; more remote areas and the island of Savai'i have more limited 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
Disease risks
  • ⚠Dengue (endemic)
  • ⚠Zika (previous outbreak)
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€140
(~$152)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)

💡 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
TongaKiribatiMicronesiaMarshall Islands
Common questions
Do I need vaccines for Samoa?
No vaccines are required for entry unless arriving from a Yellow Fever endemic country. Hepatitis A is a reasonable general precaution. Given Samoa's 2019 measles outbreak, ensuring your MMR vaccination is current is particularly worth checking before travel.
Is there malaria in Samoa?
No. Samoa has no malaria risk.
Is tap water safe in Samoa?
Tap water on the main islands is generally treated, though quality can vary, particularly in more rural areas. Bottled water is a reasonable precaution.
What routine vaccines should I check before visiting Samoa?
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) is particularly worth checking — Samoa experienced a serious measles outbreak in 2019 with significant fatalities, linked to vaccination coverage gaps at the time. Beyond that, ensure Tetanus and Diphtheria are current as for any international trip. Hepatitis A is a reasonable additional precaution.