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?
Indonesia spans thousands of islands, so advice varies a lot between popular spots like Bali and more remote eastern regions. For most trips a few travel vaccinations are recommended on top of your routine UK immunisations.
The recommendations below are a general guide based on UK travel health advice. We'll confirm exactly what you need — and whether malaria tablets are advised for your route — at a short consultation.
Plan ahead
Book 4–6 weeks before you fly
Some vaccines need more than one dose or time to take effect, so aim to come in 4–6 weeks before departure. Travelling sooner? Come in anyway — there's almost always something we can do.
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.
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
Indonesia doesn't require proof of vaccination for entry for most UK travellers. A Yellow Fever certificate is only needed if you're arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever. The vaccines we recommend are to protect your health.
Yes — Bali has ongoing rabies in animals, and bites from dogs and monkeys are common among travellers. Many people choose to have the rabies vaccine before they go, which simplifies the treatment needed after any bite.
For Bali and the main Java tourist areas, tablets aren't usually needed. They're more likely to be advised for eastern Indonesia such as Papua. We'll check your specific itinerary.
Ideally 4–6 weeks before travel, as some courses need more than one dose. We can still help at shorter notice.
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.