South America
🇻🇪 Vaccines for Venezuela
Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Venezuela
Yellow Fever recommended and required if visiting jungle areas. Malaria risk in rural areas, particularly in the south and near the Orinoco. Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended. Check travel advisories carefully — the country has significant safety concerns.
Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
⚠️ Active outbreak — March 2026: An increased number of Yellow Fever cases have been reported across Venezuela. Ensure you have a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate before travel. CDC advisory in effect.
Required for entry
Yellow Fever
Recommended for travel to jungle/Amazon areas.
💉 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 — severe water infrastructure problems.
💉 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
Rabies
Animal bites risk.
💉 3 doses
📅 Book at least 5 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After 3rd dose. 2nd dose 7 days after 1st, 3rd dose 21 days after 1st.
🛡 Protects for: Pre-exposure reduces post-bite treatment needed. Boosters based on blood tests.
Recommended
Meningococcal
Recommended due to crowded conditions and healthcare system collapse.
💉 1 dose
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after vaccination.
🛡 Protects for: 5 years. Booster if ongoing risk.
Recommended
Disease risks
- ⚠Malaria (widespread — including tourist areas like Canaima/Angel Falls)
- ⚠Dengue (epidemic levels)
- ⚠Yellow Fever (jungle areas)
- ⚠Diphtheria (outbreak ongoing)
- ⚠Measles (outbreak ongoing)
Notes: Ongoing humanitarian crisis — severely degraded healthcare. Malaria prophylaxis essential for most areas including Angel Falls/Canaima. Check current travel advisories. Diphtheria and measles outbreaks ongoing.
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€582
(~$633)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Rabies (3 doses)€273 ($297)
Meningococcal ACWY (1 dose)€60 ($65)
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.