Republic of the Congo

Health in Republic of the Congo: vaccines, water, medical care and insurance

Get routine shots plus Hepatitis A, Typhoid and Yellow Fever (required for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from a yellow-fever-risk country) before travel; drink bottled or boiled water and have travel insurance covering medical evacuation. Confirm requirements with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks before departure.

Updated Sep 20261 min read

GuideRepublic of the Congo

Key facts

Required vaccinecheck: Yellow Fever (certificate needed for travellers aged 9 months or older from risk countries)

Vaccination requirements

The Republic of the Congo requires a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. Bring the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV).

In addition to Yellow Fever, health authorities recommend Hepatitis A (single dose, protects against contaminated food/water) and Typhoid (oral or injectable). Hepatitis B, Rabies (if you may handle animals) and routine immunisations (MMR, DTP, Polio, seasonal flu) are also advised.

Yellow Fever – required for travellers aged 9 months or older from risk countries, certificate on entry
Hepatitis A – 1 dose, booster after 2 years
Typhoid – oral or injectable; ask a travel clinic about doses and timing
Hepatitis B – 3-dose series if not already immune
Rabies – 3-dose pre-exposure if animal contact likely

Questions people ask

Can I get a Yellow Fever certificate in the US?

Yes, at an authorized vaccination provider (such as a CDC-accredited travel clinic). The certificate is valid for life and must be presented on arrival if required.

Verify with the official source

Draft, not field-verified

Rules, fees, schedules and prices change. Verify with the official source (the government, embassy, operator or venue) before you book or travel.

officialU.S. Department of State – Travel Health
officialUK Foreign Travel Advice – Congo
officialCanada – Travel.gc.ca Health
officialNew Zealand – Safetravel Health
officialIreland – DFA Health Advice

Deep dive

Every source; changeable facts are marked check

Sources

officialU.S. Department of State – Travel Health
officialUK Foreign Travel Advice – Congo
officialCanada – Travel.gc.ca Health
officialNew Zealand – Safetravel Health
officialIreland – DFA Health Advice

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