South Korea

low health riskEast Asia

South Korea is in East Asia. Risk of travel-related illness in major cities is low. Japanese encephalitis may be relevant for prolonged rural stays.

Vaccines listed

Vaccines that are recommended for South Korea

Required for entry

No vaccines are currently required for entry

Recommended

Vaccines recommended for travellers to South Korea

General information only. Confirm your personal requirements with TravelHealthPro and your GP or travel health nurse before booking.

Recommended · 4

Hepatitis ATravel

2 doses2 weeks before travel

TyphoidTravel

1 dose1 month before travel

Japanese EncephalitisTravel

2 doses4 weeks before travel

Tetanus, Diphtheria & PolioRoutine

1 boosterAny time

Official sources for South Korea

VaxiGo's recommendations are sourced from these authoritative bodies. Click through to read the official guidance for South Korea and confirm with your GP before booking.

TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC)

UK Health Security Agency

Country-specific outbreak surveillance and pre-travel guidance for South Korea.

CDC Travel Health: South Korea

US Centers for Disease Control

International travel health notices, recommended and required vaccines.

WHO International Travel & Health

World Health Organization

Global vaccine standards and travel health guidance.

✦ Travel health advice primarily sourced from NHS and TravelHealthPro guidelines, supplemented by CDC and WHO guidance. Confirm your personal requirements with your GP or travel health nurse before your trip.