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🇸🇿 Vaccines for Swaziland

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Swaziland

No vaccines required for entry. Malaria risk in northern and eastern lowland areas. Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended. Yellow Fever required if arriving from endemic countries.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
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
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
  • Malaria (limited — northeastern lowveld areas — not in Mbabane/highlands)
  • Bilharzia/Schistosomiasis
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€204
(~$222)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
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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Book 4–6 weeks before travel. Malaria tablets if visiting northern lowland areas.

Do I need vaccines for Eswatini (Swaziland)?
No vaccines required for most visitors. Yellow Fever proof if arriving from endemic countries. Malaria risk in northern lowland areas — Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended.
Is there malaria in Eswatini?
Malaria risk exists in northern and eastern lowland areas. Higher-altitude areas including Mbabane are lower risk.
Is tap water safe in Eswatini?
Tap water quality is generally reasonable in towns. Bottled water is safer in rural areas.
What healthcare is available in Eswatini?
Healthcare facilities are limited outside Mbabane. Carry travel insurance.

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.