Destination guide
Travel vaccines for Bali & Indonesia
Heading to Bali, Lombok, Java or beyond? Here's what UK travellers are usually advised before visiting Indonesia — confirmed for you at a quick consultation.
Overview
What vaccinations do I need for Bali and Indonesia?
Most UK travellers to Indonesia mean Bali, and Bali is lower-risk than the archipelago as a whole — but not risk-free. Hepatitis A, Typhoid and up-to-date routine boosters cover the basics. The stand-out issue is rabies: Bali has an established dog-rabies problem, and bites from dogs and from the macaques at spots like the Ubud Monkey Forest are a real reason travellers end up needing treatment.
Malaria is negligible in Bali, Java and the main tourist areas, but the risk rises sharply if you head east — Lombok, Flores, Komodo and especially Papua change the calculation. Dengue occurs year-round across the country. If your trip goes beyond Bali, tell us where — the advice genuinely differs by island.
Plan ahead
Book 4–6 weeks before you fly
Give yourself 4–6 weeks. Rabies is the one most worth planning ahead for in Bali — three doses over three to four weeks — though we can accelerate at shorter notice. Single-dose Hepatitis A means even a last-minute trip is worth a visit.
Recommended vaccinations
Vaccines commonly advised for Indonesia
Grouped by how often they're recommended. Your personal list is confirmed at consultation. Vaccine guidance is based on public health information from TravelHealthPro (UKHSA/NaTHNaC).
Hepatitis A
Most travellers
Spread through contaminated food and water — advised for most trips.
Typhoid
Most travellers
Recommended for most travellers, especially outside main resorts.
Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio
Most travellers
A combined booster is recommended if you're not up to date.
Rabies
Some travellers
Often advised — rabies is present in Bali and Indonesia, and dog and monkey bites are common.
Hepatitis B
Some travellers
Advised for longer stays, healthcare work, or possible medical/dental treatment.
Japanese Encephalitis
Some travellers
For longer rural stays, including parts of Bali, especially in the wet season.
Chikungunya
Some travellers
Present in Indonesia including Bali, spread by daytime-biting Aedes mosquitoes. A vaccine may be considered for some travellers; insect-bite avoidance is essential.
Dengue
Some travellers
Dengue occurs in Indonesia & Bali. The dengue vaccine may be considered for travellers aged 4 and over who have had a previous, laboratory-confirmed dengue infection — bite avoidance remains essential for everyone.
Measles (MMR)
Some travellers
Make sure you have had two documented doses of MMR, as measles still circulates in many regions.
Tuberculosis
Some travellers
BCG is usually only relevant for longer stays or close community contact, typically younger travellers who have not had it before.
Entry rules — separate from your jabs
Yellow fever certificate: what Indonesia requires
A yellow fever certificate requirement is a legal condition of entry — it is not the same thing as the vaccine being recommended for your health. The recommendation (when there is one) appears in the vaccine list above; the entry rule is below.
Flying direct from the UK? No yellow fever certificate needed for Indonesia
Indonesia only asks for a certificate (ICVP) from travellers aged 9 months+ who arrive from — or pass through — a country with yellow fever risk. That catches out multi-country itineraries, so check your whole route, not just your destination.
There is no yellow fever transmission risk in Indonesia itself — this rule exists purely to stop the virus being carried in from elsewhere.
Malaria & mosquitoes
Malaria and dengue in Indonesia
Malaria risk varies hugely across Indonesia. Bali and the main tourist areas of Java are generally very low or no risk, while eastern islands such as Papua, Lombok and parts of Sulawesi carry higher risk. Dengue occurs across the country, so mosquito-bite protection matters everywhere.
- Bali and main Java resorts: tablets usually not needed
- Eastern Indonesia (e.g. Papua): antimalarial tablets often advised
- Use repellent, cover up at dawn and dusk, and use nets where needed
FAQ
Bali & Indonesia travel vaccines — FAQs
Getting ready for Bali or Indonesia?
Book a quick consultation at our Timperley clinic near Manchester and we'll get your vaccinations and malaria advice sorted for your trip.