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🇹🇱 Vaccines for Timor-Leste

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Timor-Leste

Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended. Malaria risk exists, particularly in rural areas. Japanese Encephalitis worth considering. 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.
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
Disease risks
  • ⚠Malaria (widespread — prophylaxis essential)
  • ⚠Dengue
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€438
(~$478)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Hepatitis B (3 doses)€189 ($207)
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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When to book

Book 4–6 weeks before travel. Hepatitis A and Typhoid have short lead times. Yellow Fever timing if arriving from endemic countries.

Common questions
Do I need vaccines for Timor-Leste?
Yellow Fever proof if arriving from endemic countries. Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended. Malaria risk exists. Japanese Encephalitis worth discussing for rural travel.
Is there malaria in Timor-Leste?
Yes. Malaria risk exists, particularly in rural areas. Discuss with a travel clinic.
Is tap water safe in Timor-Leste?
No. Use bottled water throughout.
What healthcare is available in Timor-Leste?
Medical facilities are very limited. Medical evacuation cover is essential.

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.