Which vaccinations are required for Colombia?

LCR lists vaccination(s) that may be required for entry to Colombia: Yellow fever. Always check the latest entry rules with a travel clinic.

Which vaccinations are recommended for Colombia?

According to LCR, travel to Colombia typically includes: DTP, Hepatitis A, Altitude sickness, Mosquitoes, Rabies. Whether you need them depends on your health, trip length and activities.

When should I get travel vaccinations?

Book a travel clinic appointment 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Some vaccines need more than one dose.

Travel Health

Vaccinations Colombia

For Colombia, LCR recommends DTP, Hepatitis A, Altitude sickness, Mosquitoes, Rabies, among others.

General advice

DTP
DTP vaccination is recommended for all travelers. Get the vaccination against DTP before you go to this country.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travelers. Get the vaccination before you go to this country.
Altitude sickness
In this country, you can develop altitude sickness. It can happen when you stay at elevations above 2,500 metres.
Mosquitoes
There are illnesses in this country that you can get from mosquitoes, for example zika virus, chikungunya and dengue (break-bone fever). Protect yourself well against mosquito bites during the day (between sunrise and sunset). See also the leaflet ' Muggenwering op reis ' (available in Dutch).
Rabies
Mammals in this country may have rabies. Avoid any contact with mammals. Before you travel to this country, ask an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre if you need a vaccination against rabies.

Depends on your trip

Chikungunya
In this country, chikungunya occurs. Whether you need a vaccination against chikungunya depends on the individual. Consult a n expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Dengue
You may get dengue (break-bone fever) in this country. Vaccination is recommended for some people before they go to this country. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Yellow fever
Due to the risk of yellow fever, vaccination is recommended. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory if you are coming from a country where yellow fever occurs. This vaccination requirement also applies if you have a layover of more than 12 hours in a country where yellow fever is present. The vaccination must be administered at least 10 days before arrival.
Hepatitis B
Some people need to get a vaccination against hepatitis B before they go to this country. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.

Other points to watch

Malaria
There is malaria in some areas. Protect yourself against mosquito bites from sunset to sunrise. See also the leaflet ' Muggenwering op reis ' (available in Dutch). Sometimes you will also need to take tablets to prevent malaria. Different people need to take different tablets. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.

Source: National Coordination Centre for Travellers' Health (LCR). Last updated June 18, 2026 · Open the LCR page

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Frequently asked questions

Which vaccinations are required for Colombia?: LCR lists vaccination(s) that may be required for entry to Colombia: Yellow fever. Always check the latest entry rules with a travel clinic.
Which vaccinations are recommended for Colombia?: According to LCR, travel to Colombia typically includes: DTP, Hepatitis A, Altitude sickness, Mosquitoes, Rabies. Whether you need them depends on your health, trip length and activities.
When should I get travel vaccinations?: Book a travel clinic appointment 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Some vaccines need more than one dose.

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