Following our previous post there have been further changes to the
Yellow Fever Vaccination requirements for entry to and from South Africa. From 1st October 2011, The South African Department of Health have confimed that a yellow fever certificate
will now be required by South African authoriities for travellers coming from or travelling to Zambia. Yellow Fever vaccination requirements can be subject to change so it is always wise to check the
NATHNAC website for up to date country requirements.
Advice for Travellers
There is no Yellow Fever vaccination entry requirement for travellers visiting South Africa flying directly from the UK, however, if your journey includes travel or transit through certain African countries a Yellow Fever certificate will be required.
Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination is required for all travellers age 1 year and over who enter South Africa from the following countries:
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Somalia
- United Republic of Tanzania
Travellers will be required to produce a certificate of vaccination even if they passed through the above countries in transit, this includes stopping at the airport for short periods. If you are unable to have the vaccine due to a medical condition, then an excemption certificate can be issued. Speak to your GP, nurse or travel clinic.
