São Tomé and Príncipe Travel Vaccines — What You Need in 2026

High risk

Malaria Risk

widespread

Yellow Fever Certificate

No

Recommended Vaccines

3

Recommended Vaccines

  • Yellow Fever

    Allow 4 weeks before travel

  • Hepatitis A

    Allow 2 weeks before travel

  • Typhoid

    Allow 2 weeks before travel

Routine Vaccines to Keep Up to Date

MMRDTPCOVID-19

Other Health Risks

  • Malaria

Travel Health Summary

Small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea. Malaria present on both islands. Yellow fever vaccination recommended. Increasingly popular ecotourism destination.

This page is for general information only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified travel-health professional before booking vaccines or travelling.

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