East Asia

🇹🇼 Vaccines for Taiwan

Entry requirements and CDC/WHO recommendations for travel to Taiwan.

Hepatitis A recommended. No malaria. Dengue occurs in southern Taiwan, particularly in Kaohsiung — more of a concern in summer. Good healthcare throughout. A straightforward destination from a health perspective.

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

No vaccines required for entry to this destination.

Recommended by CDC / WHO

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 (southern Taiwan, periodic outbreaks)
⚠Japanese Encephalitis (very limited rural risk)

Routine vaccines to check

No travel-specific vaccines are required or recommended for this destination. It's still worth making sure your routine vaccinations are up to date before any trip — particularly Tetanus/Diphtheria, MMR, and Polio. Your GP can check your records if you're unsure.

Approximate cost per person

Required vaccines

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None required for entry

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.

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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.