Central Africa
🇸🇹 Vaccines for São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirements and CDC/WHO recommendations for travel to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Yellow Fever required if arriving from endemic countries. Malaria is endemic throughout both islands — prophylaxis is essential. One of the less-visited African island nations, which means less tourist infrastructure but genuinely unspoilt.
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.
Required for entry
Recommended by CDC / WHO
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk.
Recommended
Typhoid
Contaminated food and water.
Recommended
Disease risks
- ⚠Malaria (endemic throughout — prophylaxis essential)
- ⚠Dengue
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.
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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.