Vaccination Requirements (Immigration)
Vaccines required by a country before it will grant a visa, issue residency, or permit entry — separate from travel-clinic recommendations.
Vaccines required by a country before it will grant a visa, issue residency, or permit entry — separate from travel-clinic recommendations.
Also known as
Immigration Vaccinations, Required Vaccines for Visa
Real-world example
You're moving to Australia on a working-holiday visa. Australia doesn't mandate COVID vaccines, but if you've been in a yellow fever country in the past 6 days, you need a valid yellow-fever certificate to board your flight.
Country-specific notes
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Meningococcal for Hajj pilgrims.
Umrah and Hajj visas require documented meningococcal ACWY vaccination at least 10 days before arrival.
Tetravalent (ACWY) is required — monovalent does not qualify.
🇧🇷 Brazil
Yellow fever for certain routes.
Travellers arriving from yellow-fever endemic countries need a valid yellow fever certificate (valid for life after single dose).
Keep the yellow card — digital copies are often not accepted.
🇦🇺 Australia
Primarily yellow fever enforcement.
Required if arriving within 6 days of visiting a yellow-fever country. Check Smart Traveller for current rules.
Airline may refuse boarding without valid certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between required and recommended vaccines?
Required = government mandate for entry or residency. Recommended = medical advice for personal protection. Only required vaccines are enforced at borders.
Do I need to carry the physical certificate?
Yes, in most cases — especially for yellow fever. Border officers may request it at check-in or on arrival.
Add your vaccination certificates to Nomedic — generate a QR code for fast verification at check-in and border control.