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?
For most trips to Bali and Indonesia, UK travellers are advised to be covered for hepatitis A, typhoid, and tetanus, diphtheria and polio, on top of routine immunisations. Depending on your plans, rabies, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis and chikungunya may also be considered. Malaria tablets aren't usually needed for Bali or the main Java resorts, but are often advised for eastern Indonesia such as Papua; no entry vaccine is required unless you're arriving from a yellow fever country.
These recommendations are a general guide based on UK travel health advice from TravelHealthPro (UKHSA/NaTHNaC). With thousands of islands from Bali to Lombok, Java and beyond, advice varies by route, so we'll confirm exactly what you need — and whether malaria tablets are right for your itinerary — 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.
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.