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🇸🇴 Vaccines for Somalia

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Somalia

Somalia requires Yellow Fever proof if arriving from an endemic country, and malaria is endemic at high risk throughout the country, making antimalarial medication essential for any visit that does occur. Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, and Cholera vaccination are also recommended given an ongoing cholera outbreak. Beyond health considerations, Somalia has had one of the most serious and prolonged security situations of any country, with most governments advising against all travel — this is overwhelmingly the dominant consideration, and Somalia isn't a functioning tourism destination under current circumstances. Healthcare infrastructure is extremely limited and has been severely affected by decades of conflict.

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
Hepatitis B
Blood and sexual contact.
💉 3 doses
📅 Book at least 26 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After full 3-dose course. Accelerated 3-week schedule available — ask your clinic.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime after full course.
Recommended
Cholera
Ongoing outbreak.
💉 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 (ongoing)
  • ⚠Dengue
  • ⚠Polio (risk area)
Notes: Most governments advise against all travel. Yellow Fever required from endemic countries. Malaria prophylaxis essential.
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€582
(~$634)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Hepatitis B (3 doses)€189 ($207)
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.

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Common questions
Is it safe to travel to Somalia?
No, according to virtually all governments. Somalia has had one of the most serious and prolonged security situations of any country in the world, with advisories against all travel in place for an extended period. This is not a functioning tourism destination, and anyone needing to travel for essential humanitarian or specific professional purposes requires current, specific security guidance well beyond general travel information.
Do I need vaccines for Somalia?
Yellow Fever proof is required if arriving from an endemic country. Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, and Cholera (given an ongoing outbreak) are recommended, alongside essential malaria prophylaxis. However, these are secondary considerations to the overriding security situation.
Is there malaria in Somalia?
Yes, malaria is endemic at high risk throughout Somalia, and antimalarial medication would be essential for any visit, alongside the much more significant security considerations.
What healthcare is available in Somalia?
Healthcare infrastructure in Somalia has been severely affected by decades of conflict and is extremely limited. This is not a context where standard travel health planning meaningfully applies — anyone travelling for essential humanitarian or professional purposes requires current, specific guidance on both medical access and security.