Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirements from India

Yellow fever is the one piece of paperwork that catches Indian travellers out most often on an African safari — usually not because they forgot it, but because they were told the wrong rule. Here is what actually applies, checked against WHO and India’s Ministry of Health in August 2026.

Do I need a yellow fever vaccination to travel from India to Africa?

Usually not to get in — but very often to get home again. Two separate rules get confused constantly, and the difference decides whether you need the certificate at all.

1. The destination’s rule

Flying direct from India, only Uganda and Gabon require a yellow fever certificate from every arriving traveller. Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Rwanda, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Malawi, Ethiopia and Chad ask for one only if you are arriving from — or have transited through — a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission. India is not one of those countries.

2. India’s rule when you come back

India will hold an arriving traveller in quarantine for up to six days if they arrive within six days of leaving a yellow-fever-risk country without a valid certificate. Among safari destinations, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Chad and Gabon are on India’s list. Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Rwanda, Mozambique, Malawi and Madagascar are not.

So a straightforward Kenya safari needs no certificate to enter Kenya — but you will want one to re-enter India. A straightforward Tanzania or Botswana safari, flown direct, needs neither. India’s current list of notified countries is published on the Ministry of Health’s point-of-entry portal.

The connection that catches people out

Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Entebbe are all yellow-fever-risk countries, and they are the three gateways most Indian travellers use to reach Africa. Connect through any of them for more than twelve hours, or begin a second leg from them, and the certificate becomes required for the country you are heading to.

In practice that means Mumbai to Dar es Salaam with a long Nairobi layover needs the certificate, though a direct flight would not. So does almost any Kenya-then-Tanzania, Kenya-then-South Africa or Uganda-then-Rwanda safari, because you are now arriving from a risk country.

Layovers in Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul trigger nothing. Botswana is the strictest of the safari countries — published guidance sets no minimum transit time, so treat any Nairobi or Addis Ababa connection as triggering it. Mozambique additionally names Rwanda, Somalia, São Tomé and Príncipe and Tanzania in its own requirement.

This is why we ask about your routing before telling you what you need. The same destination can require the certificate or not, depending on where you change planes.

How long is the certificate valid?

For life. Since 11 July 2016, an amendment to the International Health Regulations has made the yellow fever certificate valid for the lifetime of the person vaccinated, and no country may require a booster as a condition of entry.

This applies retrospectively. If you were vaccinated in 2009, your certificate is still valid, and it cannot be refused on the grounds that more than ten years have passed since you received it.

Correcting ourselves: this page previously said the certificate lasted ten years and recommended a booster. That stopped being true in 2016, and we should have caught it sooner. If you were told otherwise here, you do not need to be revaccinated.

When should I get vaccinated?

At least ten days before you arrive in a country that requires the certificate. The certificate becomes valid on the tenth day after a first vaccination, and it is that validity date, not the vaccination date, that border officials check.

Where do I get it in India?

Only at a centre authorised by the Directorate General of Health Services. There are currently 74 authorised centres across 22 states and union territories, and the Ministry of Health maintains the list — with addresses, opening days, timings and contact numbers — on its official register.

Do not use a private clinic that is not on that register. The Ministry has issued formal warnings about unauthorised centres handing out certificates that are then rejected at the border.

We have put together a fuller guide to where to get your travel vaccinations in India, covering both yellow fever and polio, city by city.

What do I need to bring?

Your original passport. Opening hours and daily quotas vary from centre to centre, so telephone ahead rather than relying on a general rule.

Carry the original certificate, not a copy

This is the detail that trips people up in 2026. India explicitly treats a photocopy, a scan or a photograph on your phone as invalid, and presenting one is itself grounds for quarantine.

Before you leave the vaccination centre, check the clinician’s stamp, the signature, the vaccine batch number and your own personal details. An error in any of them makes the certificate defective, with the same consequence as not having one.

Can I be exempted?

Infants too young to be vaccinated are exempt, as are travellers with a medical exemption certificate. Two cautions, though. A medical exemption certificate does not exempt you from quarantine in India — it is treated as a reason for surveillance, not a waiver. And India’s published sources disagree on the infant age threshold: the Bureau of Immigration states under six months, while WHO’s record of the Indian rule states under nine months. Families travelling with a baby should contact the Airport Health Organisation at their arrival airport rather than relying on either figure.

Crew and passengers who remain inside the airport for the whole of a transit stop may be exempted, at the health officer’s discretion. It is not something to plan around.

Is there any risk of yellow fever on safari?

For most safari itineraries the practical risk is very low, and the certificate is a documentation requirement rather than a medical necessity. That said, WHO recorded confirmed cases in Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic and Cameroon during the first half of 2026, with suspected cases elsewhere in West and Central Africa. Your travel clinic is the right place to weigh the vaccine on medical grounds; this page is about the paperwork.

Planning the trip these vaccinations are for?

We have been designing African safaris for Indian travellers for fifteen years, and routing is part of that conversation — whether you need a yellow fever certificate often depends on where you change planes rather than where you are going. We cannot arrange vaccinations for you, but we can tell you exactly what your itinerary will require and plan around it.

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Health requirements checked 3 August 2026 against WHO and India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. These change without notice, so please confirm through the official links above before you travel. We are safari specialists, not medical advisers.

345 Comments

  1. I had vaccination against yellow fever from IIC New Delhi on 10 March,2006. Now I again want to go to African Country Eritrea for job . Do I require vaccination again. If not can I submit the photocopy of that certificate as a proof as the original certificate was submit for visa in 2006.
    Kindly guide.
    Dr. N.N.Angiras

    • Hello Dr Angiras,

      The Yellow Fever Vaccination is valid for 10 years. Since you were vaccinated in 2006, your certificate would still be valid. However, since you don’t have the original certificate and only a photocopy, this can pose to be a problem. You may be stopped on your re-entry to India. We recommend that you get a new vaccination certificate before you leave for Eritrea. Fortunately, the vaccine is now easily available and you can get it at the above centres.

      Hope this helped!

      Update, August 2026: this reply is out of date. Since 11 July 2016 a yellow fever certificate has been valid for the life of the person vaccinated, and no country may require a booster as a condition of entry. This applies retrospectively, so a certificate issued before 2016 is still valid today. Please see the updated article above.

      • What about the people above the age of 65 yrs who are being refused vaccinations in India? How can they travel to Kenya as Kenyan authorities will certainly stop them?

        • Hi Yeshwant, on what grounds are they being refused? In our experience, the medical officers usually check your health and then do give the vaccination even if you are a senior citizen.

        • Kenyan Authorities have no right to stop for yellow fever. You will be stopped on returning to India or to a non endemic contry. Even in India They will let you go after keeping you in Quarantine for 5 days.

    • Yes sir,u do need to take vaccine again as the old one has already expired in 2016.it’s valid for 10 years.

    • I need 3 yellow fever vaccine in my Nagpur there is one private center hospital charged 6000 and not available in Government Hospital .

      • Hope hospital is a recognised Yellow fever vaccination center and issues a yellow card as in the image above.

  2. I have submitted my passport in Brazilian Embassy.
    Can I get yellow fever vaccination on the basis of scanned copy of passport and Itinerary.
    Original vaccination certificate may be produced when I show you my original passport.
    or any other possibility that you can suggest me so that I can travel to brazil within few days of my VISA receiving.
    Hopefully I will get my visa at end of next week.and I wants to fly on 11th .
    Any suggestion from your side will be highly appreciable.
    Waiting for your response
    Thanks in advance.

    • Hi Anil, Unfortunately, a scanned copy of your passport will not do. You need your original passport when you go to the vaccination center. As a suggestion, you can request the Brazilian Embassy to issue your visa as soon as possible so that you can receive the vaccination in time for your travel.

    • Please tell me is there any gov approved vaccination center in patna. If not which is nearest.
      I have to travel on 1st of may, please also advise will there be any problem at immigration check counter in delhi because I am willing to get visa on arrival

      • Kolkata or Lucknow will be the closest centres. (Please see the table above for full details). You need to get the vaccine at least 10 days before travel. Visa on arrival depends on which country you are travelling to. VoA in Kenya is usually quite straightforward.

  3. I WANT TO GO AT KENYA. I WAS GO THEIR BEFORE 8-9 YEAR THAT TIME I TAKE YELLOW FEVER VACCINE MY VACCINATION DATE IS 23/6/2005. NOW I AGAIN WANT TO GO THEIR I REQUIRED GET VACCINE AGAIN. I PLAN TO COME BACK BEFORE MARCH-2014. I PLAN TO GO THEIR BEFORE 25-NOV SO GIVE ME ANSWER FAST AS POSSIBLE.

    • Hi Kathrotia B. G., The Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination and lasts for 10 years. So you do not need to get re-vaccinated if you plan to travel before June 2015. Please make sure you have your original vaccination certificate and not a photocopy.

      Update, August 2026: this reply is out of date. Since 11 July 2016 a yellow fever certificate has been valid for the life of the person vaccinated, and no country may require a booster as a condition of entry. This applies retrospectively, so a certificate issued before 2016 is still valid today. Please see the updated article above.

  4. I am working in Tata Consultancy Services. I was not told by Delhi Travel team to do this vaccination when I was in India. I came here in Chile on 18 Oct,13 via Amsterdam-Panama City. Now, please clarify do I have to do the vaccination here in Chile,before I return to India for vaccation,or it depends on the flight routes I take to India(Sou Paola,Beones aires,Doha,South africa etc). Please explain in detail. Thanks.

    • Hi Rahul, You do not need the vaccination if you travelled only to Chile. Panama, on the other hand is a yellow fever endemic country and India requires the yellow fever vaccination certificate upon re-entry. Please see this document by the Ministry of Health, which states: “All the International travelers arriving in India within 6 days of departure from any yellow fever endemic country are required to possess (in original) a valid yellow fever certificate of vaccination or prophylaxis as per the model released by WHO from a Yellow fever vaccination centre designated by the country. ”

      The full document can be accessed here.

  5. My yellow fever vaccinationation certificate issued ten year ago by Mumbai PHO seamans medical health organization, expires early next year. Can I take a booster shot in an African country where I work and get a valid certificate for that effect?

    • Hi Francis, While there have been reports that a booster shot is no longer necessary (according to WHO), we still recommend getting your certificate renewed before re-entering India. You can this done from any country issuing a valid international vaccination certificate of yellow fever. Just ensure that there is at least a 10-day gap between renewing the certificate and re-entering India.

  6. Hello. I’m taking the YF vaccination on 20th November before travelling to London for 4 days and then onto Brazil on 25th returning on 4th Dec. Will that be ok at the immigration since my return dates are after 10 days of taking the vaccination?

  7. Hello, I am leaving for Brazil on 23rd November and reach on 24th November, 2013. In Brazil, I will be only visiting to Campinas, Sao Paulo for some conference. I will return to India on 3rd December, 2013. Do I need a Yellow fever vaccination while returning to India. I have not take vaccination yet. When should I take it? Will it be valid if I take it on 21st November in Delhi?
    Please reply as soon as possible.
    Thanks.
    Arun

    • Hi Arun, You will need to take the yellow fever vaccination before returning to India or else you may be stopped by immigration. The Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate becomes valid only 10 days after vaccination, so please ensure you take it as soon as possible.

    • Hi Krish, Unfortunately not. Chennai or Visakhapatnam would be your closest centres: PHO, Chennai Monday & Wednesday 044-25260038 (O) 044-25243939 (O) OR PHO, Visakhapatnam Monday & Thursday 10 AM – 01:30 PM* 0891-2562681 (O) 0891-2562681

      • Hi,

        Since Vijayawada is major city of Andhra Pradesh now, is there any authorized center in Vijayawada for Yellow fever vaccination ??

        When i searched on net. i found some hospital names but do not know if they are authorized and can issue vaccination card.
        Thank you.
        Regards,
        Krishna

        • Hi Krishna,

          According to the data we have (Nov 15, 2015), there is no center in Vijayawada according to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It’s best you call and check whether they issue the certificates.

  9. I have to go Equatorial Guinea (India to Equatorial G) do I need Yellow fever Vaccination?
    OR any other vaccination?
    Please advice here and via email.

    Thank you in advance.

    • Hi Surendra, PHO, MUMBAI Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday &
      Friday 10 AM – 02:30 PM 022-22020027(O) 022-22612256 | OR | Public Health Institute, Sheshadri Road, BENGALURU Wednesday 10:30 AM – 12:00 080-22210248 080-22213824

  11. hello sir i got a work permit to cameroon country i want to ask is it i need for ywllow fever vaccine and malyria injection to come to cameroon country . and what are the reuirements need to get yellow vaccine. and if i get ywllo vaccine today then next yellow fever vaccine when i have to took again . pls reply as soon as possible

    • Hi Dilvar, Congratulations on your job! Yes, you need to be vaccinated against Yellow Fever before entering Cameroon. The YF certificate will be valid for 10 years after you receive the vaccination. For malaria, please check with the embassy.

      Update, August 2026: this reply is out of date. Since 11 July 2016 a yellow fever certificate has been valid for the life of the person vaccinated, and no country may require a booster as a condition of entry. This applies retrospectively, so a certificate issued before 2016 is still valid today. Please see the updated article above.

  12. Respected Sir,
    My name is murali krishna , I have vaccinated for yellow fever on 31st, December, 2012 in Visakhapatnam and went to Tanzania in February, 2013 ). Now i am in tanzania while my employer applied for the work permit to me, they have misplaced by yellow fever certificate . I have again vaccinated in Tanzania and got the certificate, but it has validity upto 6 months January-2014 and they told that once i reach to india, i can get stamped again on my new yellow fever certificate then its validity stands for 10 years. I made arrangements to come to india (Visakhapatnam) on 29th December,2013.

    my request is:

    1. WHERE TO GET STAMPED ON MY YELLOW FEVER CERTIFICATE? while going back to tanzania after my leave vacation of 1 month
    2. or CAN I GET A DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE if wht is the procedure to get the duplicate certificate. Please give me your valuable suggesion to solve my problem
    I will be very thankful to ur suggestion
    thanking u sir

    • Hi Murali. It would be best if you contact the Yellow Fever vaccination center in Visakhapatnam directly: PHO, Visakhapatnam Monday & Thursday 10 AM – 01:30 PM* 0891-2562681 (O)
      0891-2562681

  13. Hi , My parents are travelling to south Africa through Kenya, they are supposed to fly on 17th Dec 2013, are they required to be vaccinated for yellow fever, if yes, can you please let us know where in mumbai they can get the same done and get certificate , they stay at ambernath and are old .Further if not required is there any document they should carry to get exemption as they are travelling alone and are elderly.Desperately awaiting your reply.Thanks for your help in advance

    • Hi Anuja, it is recommended to get the YF vaccination even if you are transiting through a yellow fever endemic country. However, since you say your parents are elderly, they can get a medical waiver (Travellers over the age of 60 years). From http://doh.gov.za/: Individuals who, for medical reasons should not have a yellow fever vaccine, should be in possession of a letter from their travel physician. The waiver letter should state that the yellow fever vaccine is contra-indicated in the traveller based on medical grounds. The waiver
      letter should be written on the letterhead stationery of the clinic and contain the signature of the physician and stamp used to validate the International Certificate of Vaccination. In Mumbai, APHO, Mumbai Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday &
      Friday Registration: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Vaccination timings:
      12:00 – 02:00 PM 022-28392302 (O) 022-28322353 (O) OR PHO, Mumbai Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10 AM – 02:30 PM 022-22020027(O) 022-22612256.

  14. Hi, I am planning to travel to Brazil in mid Jan’14 for one week. Can I take the yellow vaccination in this week. Does it require visa at this moment. I have not applied yet. Can you please help us to get the centres in Pune.

    Thanks
    Atul

    • Hi Atul, You should get your vaccination at least 10 days before your departure. You need to carry your passport and confirmed air tickets. According to the Ministry of Health Advisory, the nearest govt. approved vaccination centre is Mumbai. There were reports that a new centre would be opened at B J Medical College, Pune, soon. Please call and confirm.

  15. Sir, I am travelling to South Africa( Johanessburg ) via Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. My jalt at Addis Ababa is only for a few hours and I shall not be eexitting the airport premises during that time. Do I need to take yellow fever vaccination? Kindly clarify.

    • Hi Sanjay, the general rule is that if you do not cross immigration in YF endemic country, you do not need the vaccination. However, we recommend that you contact SA Tourism to confirm before departure.

  16. Sir
    I got yellow fever vaccine from Famili clinic and vaccination centre Bharuch Gujarat. Please advice if the certificate issued by them is approved. Our office in congo have refused to issue invitation letter stating that the vaccination should be done at government approved cenres only

  17. Hi
    I am traveling to Botswana. I am traveling thru Kenya with 4 hr stay at airport. Do I need YF vaccination to travel to Botswana. I am coming back in nov 2014, for that I can get YF vaccine any time???

    • Hi Mahmood, you will not need the YF vaccination certificate if you do not cross immigration in Kenya. If you do cross immigration, the certificate will be required.

  18. Hi, I got my Yellow Fever Vaccination from International Travel Health & Vaccine Clinic, Address 101, Atlantic Plaza, Plaza Market, Vasundhara Enclave, (Near Mayur Vihar) on 15th Jan 2014. I have also been issued a Certificate for the same.
    Is this certificate valid for Travel to Lagos, Nigeria. I am suppose to travel with in 10 days.

  19. Please advise private health center to vaccinate yellow fever and other vaccination in New Delhi for travel to Nigeria soon

  20. Hi, I want to get Yellow Fever vaccination in Delhi/Lucknow. Is it readily available? And how can I get the same at the earliest? Do I have to enroll for some waitlist? Please clarify because I intend to travel to Nigeria.

    • Hi Vikas, we recommend Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital for the vaccination in Delhi. The vaccine is currently available. There is no waiting list as such; however, a queue forms early morning at the centre, and the vaccine is given first-cum-first-served to the first ~100 people every morning. You are required to bring your original passport and your international travel tickets. It is also recommended to have Rs 300 in change (cost of vaccination at govt. institutes). Please check the end of this document for a full list of government approved vaccination centres in Delhi.

      Update, August 2026: this reply is out of date. Authorised vaccination centres change over time — please use the Ministry of Health’s current register rather than this recommendation, or see where to get your travel vaccinations in India.

  21. Hello,
    I am travelling to Buenos Aries, Argentina to join a passenger vessel. I will be sailing on the ship to USA. Will be returning to India via Europe after 6 months. Do I need to take a YF vaccination ?

    Thanks & regards,
    Sapna

    • Hi Sapna, Yes, you do need YF vaccination if you are travelling to Argentina. The US port authorities will most likely check for a valid international YF certificate before allowing you entry.

  22. Hi,
    We have a group of 35 passengers travelling to Kenya from south India from below cities on 1st March 2010 and just request you to advise if they can get the yellow fever vaccination done in their own cities :

    What all documents they have to carry while going for the vaccination?

    Visakhapatnam
    Hyderabad
    Bangalore
    Mangalore
    Cochin
    Thrissur
    Calicut
    Kanoor
    Trivandrum
    Chennai
    Madurai
    Coimbatore

    Thanks
    Amit

  23. Also if you could advise if a polio oral drop also has become mandatory to travel to Kenya or South Africa

    • Polio drops have become mandatory for travel to Kenya. We will be posting an update shortly.

  24. Vaccination days for IAC, Delhi are wednesday and friday not monday. Pls update it, I had to face a lot of inconvenience because of this wrong information.

    • Apologies. We got the information from the Ministry of Health website. We’ve updated it now. Thank you!

  25. HI I took my yellow fever vaccination in October 2004 and i will be leaving for Tanzania on the 27th of this month and will be coming back in may . so i just wanted to know if that yellow fever is still valid as this is the last year for it to expire . please let me know if i have to take the vaccination again .

    • It is valid for 10 years from October 2004, so you should be fine.

      Update, August 2026: this reply is out of date. Since 11 July 2016 a yellow fever certificate has been valid for the life of the person vaccinated, and no country may require a booster as a condition of entry. This applies retrospectively, so a certificate issued before 2016 is still valid today. Please see the updated article above.

  26. Hi Team,

    I have got vaccinated with yellow fever vaccination in June 2010 and vaccination certicate has passport referece which was expired in 2012. I have new passport and planning to travel to Botswana VIA Kenya(But its in transit only) on 27th Feb 2014, is it fine if i carry my old passport along with the yellow fever vaccination certificate…or still i need to get vaccinated..Pls advice..

    And one more thing do we still need to get yellow fever vaccinated even if u transit through kenya to botswana.

  27. Hi chalo team,

    Please let me know whether yellow fever vaccination centre is available at Pune? I heard that department of preventive and social medicine of B J Medical colleges has started this. Is it true? Please can you confirm?

    Thanks…

    • Hi Deepak, this hasn’t been confirmed on the website of the Ministry of Health. If you have more updates on this, please let us know.

  28. HI CHALO TEAM MY BOTH KIDS ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 10 IS IT TO SAFE PERIOD FOR VACCINATION NO OTHER PROBLEM V INVITED

    • It is safe and compulsory if your children are travelling to a YF endemic country. There may be mild side-effects but it is safe.

  29. Hi Chaoafrica team,

    Can you please suggest whether there is any centre in Srinagar (J&K) where we can get yellow fever vaccination. Also is it compulsory for infant (less than 2 years) to have yellow fever vaccination

    • There is no government authorized centre in Srinagar. Infants above the age of 6 months must receive the vaccination.

  30. Hello, I am a breastfeeding motger of a 3 month old child I will be travelling to krnys next month..I was vaccinated for yellow fever in 2002..now it hss expired. I have heard this vaccine is not advisable for infants as well as mothers breastfeeding. .please advice what I need to do to travel abroad without any issues from health authority at airport here and in kenya.
    Thank you

    • According to WHO, the vaccine should be avoided during breast-feeding. To avoid complications at the airport, it is best to get a signed letter stating the same from a government authorized vaccination centre.

    • Hello Shermin Karim and chalo team,

      I too have the same question. i am a breastfeeding mom from india of a 3 month infant and travelling to kenya for 8 days. please advice about any issues from health authority or immigration at both india and kenya.
      please share your experience
      also were you able to get exempt letter and from whom?

      thanks !

  31. I called the Vaccination centre at Mumbai airport yesterday and the person informed me that the charges for the vaccination will be Rs. 2,300 each. Is it true ? Have the charges gone up ? Or these people taking me for a ride ?

    • That is definitely not the official charge of the vaccine. The usual price is Rs 300 at govt-authorized centres.

  32. Dear Sir, I am currently working at Tanzania and planning to bring my wife and 9 month old daughter. I have heard that VFV can be given 9 month old baby, but I checked with RML hospital, the refused to provide YFV for my baby. They suggested to come after baby became one year. Is it possible for me to bring my wife and daughter without YFV? will Delhi airport immigration officers will allow us to travel Tanzania? still my wife feeding my baby, does she can also travel without YFV?

    Kindly suggest me.

    Srini

    • It’s not recommended to give the YFV to children below the age of 6 months. If RML refuses to give the vaccine, they should state so in a signed and stamped letter.

  33. Hi

    I am going to kenya and recently got yellow fever vaccination in April 2014. I am travelling in end of May 2014. I have got vaccinated in SMS hospital Immunization center in Jaipur rajasthan. They have put the seal at two places in yellow book “Incharge Immunization Clinic, S.P.M.C.H.I, SMS medical college Jaipur, do this certificate is valid, because SMS medical college is not mentioned in your list, do I required to get vaccination again from above listed centers, please advise

    • There are private clinics that dispense the vaccine. However, we always recommend a government authorized center. Please contact one of the centers to make sure that your vaccination certificate is valid.

  34. Is there is yellow fever vaccination center in Pune? I am travelling to South Africa and Kenya in August 2014

  35. Hi Team Chalo Africa,

    I have a collegue here in Kenya who wasn’t informed about YFV before he traveled here. Now he is in Kenya without vaccine. I’m sure he will be getting stopped when he returns. What can he possibly do to get out of airport while coming back..?

    • He should get the vaccination in Kenya with the certificate, preferably 10 days before he returns to India.

  36. Hi,
    I came back from zambia last week. I am feeling very dizzy and it’s like a vertigo. There is slight head ache also. Is there a possibility of these being symptoms of YF?
    I stay in Nasik, near Mumbai. Where can I get it tested
    ?
    I did take vaccination before going…

    • Hi DK, If you’ve received the YF vaccine, you most probably are not suffering from yellow fever. However, please consult your local general physician. He should be able to advise you better.

    • Hi Amit, Chalo Africa only recommends government authorized YF centres (as mentioned in the list above). However, please read the comment left below by Dr Gaurav Gupta, MD of TravelSafe Clinics, to know more about TravelSafe accreditations.

      At the same time, we did notice this caution on the FAQs page of TravelSafe website: “Q: How can I be sure that the vaccination taken from you would be accepted by my embassy / immigration etc.?”

      “A: We have been providing Yellow Fever Vaccine since 2005, and thousands of clients have successfully taken the vaccination and traveled to different countries. In fact, a lot of our present business is by word of mouth publicity from past vaccine takers. However, we do NOT guarantee that you will not face any problems at embassy / immigration, since we are unable to interact with these authorities. Our certificates are displayed on our website, and we would be happy to show you the originals, if asked nicely :)”

      Hence, Chalo Africa recommend only government authorized centres.

  38. This is a wonderful source of accurate information regarding Yellow Fever vaccination. I really enjoyed reading the post & the comments.
    TravelSafe Clinic has 3 branches at present in NOIDA, Chembur in Mumbai & Mohali at Chandigarh.
    We are an ISO certified ISTM approved travel health specialist group of doctors. We are approved by Sanofi Pasteur, the manufacturers of Yellow Fever Vaccine – STAMARIL – the only French vaccine brand available in private sector in India. The International certificate of vaccination is directly sourced from WHO and is as per IHR 2005 guidelines. We have been providing Yellow Fever Vaccinations (& other travel vaccines & travel health information) since 2005 and have provided more than 10,000 doses without any problems to any traveler to African & South American countries.
    While government centers are certainly cheaper, the hassle of standing in lines, and generally rude staff and use of a chinese / russian generic medicine that is used to inject 5 – 10 people from a single vial are some of the reasons thousands of people have come to our centers in these 3 locations,
    Regards
    Dr Gupta, MD
    TravelSafe Clinics, India
    http://www.travelsafeclinic.com

  39. Hi I will be delivering my first child in July 2014. My husband lives in Tanzania
    I am here in India for the delivery. I want to know whether I can travel with an infant child below the age of 6 months. Is yellow fever certificate required for an infant.

    • Hi Anki, Congratulations on your first child! Infants below the age of six months are exempt from the yellow fever vaccination. Please check with your doctor whether you can travel with your child.

  40. Dear Chalo Team
    My friends have taken the shots at manipal hospital Bangalore in 2012 and now are travelling again
    to kenya is this valid, if not can the shot be retaken at PHI and is this harmful to take again

    Monish

    • Hi Monish, we don’t recommend taking the shots again. Please check with your doctor whether this is safe. We recommend government issued certificates. However, there have been instances where privately issued certificates have been accepted by immigration officials.

  41. Hi,

    I am planning a three-week trip to Brazil from Jun 25th. I wanted to know if while returning it will be ok with Indian immigration if I take the vaccine a couple of days (4-5 days) before my departure to Brazil, that is on June 20/21? Most travel bulletins suggest the vaccination be taken 10 days before departure. That, I suppose, is because the vaccine takes effect after 10 days. Will there be any problem at the immigration counter while returning to India if I take the vaccination a couple of days before departure and if the date of return is more than 10 days after I take the vaccination?

    • Hi Siva, While you shouldn’t have a problem with Indian immigration, it is still advisable to take the vaccine 10 days before entering a YF endemic country.

  42. Hi Team
    I have never travelled to any country infected with Yellow Fever. I shall be flying from India to Kenya via DOHA , which too is a un-infected country. Kindly confirm if I still need the Yellow Fever Vaccination done and a certificate issued or can I omit it. Will I have any legal troubles in Kenya or on returning to India.

    Regards

    • Hi Rajveer, Kenya is a YF endemic country according to WHO and the Indian govt. You need both the YF vaccination certificate and polio vaccination certificate before travelling to Kenya.

  43. Hi, there are places in Pune to get yellow fever vaccinations but they aren’t mentioned in your list of centres. Can i still get it from those clinics?

    If not can you tell me the closest vaccination centre in Pune?

    • Hi Janhavi, The list above is of govt-approved centres. Private clinics also give the vaccine, however there is no guarantee that these certificates will held valid by immigration officials. According to the Ministry of Health Advisory, the nearest govt. approved vaccination centre is Mumbai. There were reports that a new centre would be opened at B J Medical College, Pune, soon. Please call and confirm.

  44. Date of journey to Tanzania from India on 20th, I have only 3 days time(In Hyderabad vaccination given only on Tuesday 17 and Friday 20), This is urgent conference I need to attend on 21st there so there is only 3 days left, please advise how to go???????

    • Hi Seshank, You need to get the vaccination at least 10 days before travelling for the vaccine to take effect. If you take the vaccine asap and return to India after 10 days, there is a chance Indian immigration officials will not bother you. However, there is no guarantee.

  45. Are yellow fever vaccination certificates issued by Travel Safe Clinic, Chembur ACCEPTED by passport authorities at Mumbai International Airport after returning from Peru and Bolivia ?
    An early reply would be much appreciated. Thank you.

    • Hi Carlos, Chalo Africa only recommends government authorized YF centres (as mentioned in the list above). However, please read the comment left below by Dr Gaurav Gupta, MD of TravelSafe Clinics, to know more about TravelSafe accreditations.

      At the same time, we did notice this caution on the FAQs page of TravelSafe website: “Q: How can I be sure that the vaccination taken from you would be accepted by my embassy / immigration etc.?”

      “A: We have been providing Yellow Fever Vaccine since 2005, and thousands of clients have successfully taken the vaccination and traveled to different countries. In fact, a lot of our present business is by word of mouth publicity from past vaccine takers. However, we do NOT guarantee that you will not face any problems at embassy / immigration, since we are unable to interact with these authorities. Our certificates are displayed on our website, and we would be happy to show you the originals, if asked nicely :)”

      Hence, Chalo Africa recommend only government authorized centres.

  46. I am a seafarer and I took my yellow fever vaccine in March 2005 and will be valid till March 2015. i will be joining ship by August this year for next 8 months. Can i take this vaccine now only to keep my certificate valid. as i will not be able to sail after March 2015 without valid certificate. Immediate reply will be highly appreciated.

      • Thanks for the reply.
        sir, is it safe to take vaccine before completion of 10 years span. wont it have any side effects?
        Is it necessary to inform doctor about my previous yellow fever vaccination and brand & batch no. of the previous vaccine.

        • Hi Sumit, According to WHO “A single dose of yellow fever vaccine is sufficient to confer sustained immunity and life-long protection against yellow fever disease and a booster dose of yellow fever vaccine is not needed.” However, the Indian Ministry of Health still recommends revaccination every ten years. Generally, the dangers associated with being revaccinated are much lower than the first time you were vaccinated. If you get vaccinated before the completion of the ten year period, your certificate will be valid immediately for 10 years. If you get vaccinated after the completion of 10 years, you will have to wait 10 days before your certificate becomes valid. The certificate itself will carry information regarding vaccination date, manufacturer and batch number. Nonetheless, we still recomend that you verify with your doctor or with the doctor at the vaccination center that this is safe.

          Update, August 2026: this reply is out of date. Since 11 July 2016 a yellow fever certificate has been valid for the life of the person vaccinated, and no country may require a booster as a condition of entry. This applies retrospectively, so a certificate issued before 2016 is still valid today. Please see the updated article above.

  47. Dear all,
    I am from Dibrugarh Assam…I am going to Sao Paulo…I am told that I can get the vaccine in Dibrugarh Assam Medical College also…with a certificate from the Joint Director of State Health Department…However I am not sure whether this will be valid or this is an arrangement only during the World cup? I am going to China next Wednesday and will be back to India on 17th July. Immediately after that on 23rd I have to fly to Brazil…So the ten day requirement can not be met after my coming back from China…so I need to act within 2/3 days…Please suggest…

    • Hi Surajit, Firstly, lucky you – World Cup! If the government authorities have attested your certificate, it should be valid. However, please make sure it looks like the international certificate in the picture above. Otherwise there may be problems at immigration. You should get the vaccination in the next few days.

  48. Hello Chalo Team,

    I am due to travel Kenya in July and for getting Visa I have been recommended to get Yellow Fever vaccination & its certificate. I will get it from nearest center in Kasauli HP. However I have been also recommended to get OPV ( oral Polio Vaccine and its certificate) Can you please guide which centers around Punjab are authorized for OPV and will issue me a certificate?

    Many Thanks! Tarundeep

  49. Hello Team, Appreciate the effort you take in answering all the queries. I am Travelling to Kenya on 3rd of August, Currently in work location, will reach Home (Mumbai) only after 24th July. There is exact 10 days for the YFV before departure. Also I am seeing the query regarding Polio vaccine?
    Do I need to carry the certificates for the Polio vaccine too? Kindly Advise. Thanks in Advance.

  51. I have a yellow fever and polio vaccination certificate from igmedical college and civil hospital nagpur i am travelling to kenya on 17 aug do i need another certificate from any other centre

    • Hi Indrajeet – IG Medical College is not on the list approved by the Ministry of Health & Welfare. However if the certificate looks like the certificate in the image above and it is a government institute, you should be fine.

  52. I have a flight to catch to Colombia via Paris from India. My yellow fever vaccination is 6 days old. Will I be allowed to board the flight?

    • Hi Ankita,

      We hope you’ve been able to board your flight. We are not aware of Columbia’s procedures. However usually it is the Indian immigration officials on your return who are more careful to ensure that 10 days have passed.

  53. Hi

    I am planning to travel Brazil from London on 17th Aug. I would be taking Yellow Fever vaccination on 14th. I am scheduled to come back to London on 24th and fly to India on 25th. I have 2 questions.

    Is the YF vaccination certificate issued in London is valid for India and would qualify for me to enter India
    As I would fall in the clause of visiting YF country in the last 6 days, should I take any any additional care while entering India or should I postpone my visit.

    Regards
    MM

    • Hi MM,

      1. A valid international vaccination certificate of yellow fever issued anywhere in the world would be accepted in India.

      2. It is recommended that you take the vaccination 10 days before your arrival in a YF endemic country. However, Indian immigration officials will most likely check that your YF vaccination was issued at least 10 days prior to your arrival in India, which in your case is true.

  54. Sir, I am staying at Nasik & have to leave for Uganda on 2nd Sept. I have got appointment letter but not received ticket yet which be sent by net later. As i have passport — 1) Can i get YF vaccination at airport? Is it possible to book the slot so that visit there is not futile? 2) Is there any other private/govt. center in Mumbai which can provide YF vaccination?

  55. Hello the Chalo team, I need a yellow fever vaccine.. What is address to get same in mumbai is it the pho office in colaba, mandlik road or seaman medical examination centre in ballard estate.. Thank you

    • Hi Mr D’Shaw, These are the addresses available to us – Health Office, Mumbai Airport and Port Health Organization, Seamens Medical Examination Organization, Nav Bhawan. Request you to call and find out the exact addresses.

  56. I have taken Yellow Fever vaccine at Dr. Hiranandani Hospital Mumbai. The Pediatric doctor at the centre has given a certificate on his letter head certifying that I have been administered the yellow fever vaccine.

    I want to know if this certificate would be accepted by the immigration authority.

    I am travelling on 6th September to Kenya and I would not have time to visit the APHO as I am travelling to Paris next week.

    • Hi Manish, Most countries, including Kenya, require the international vaccination certificate for yellow fever — not a letter by a doctor. However, it depends on the immigration officials both in Kenya and on your return in India whether they accept the letter.

    • Hi Manish,

      Just curious to know, did you have any issue because you had taken the yellow fever vaccine from a private hospital? There is only one day for administering the vaccine in govt institute, which becomes a bit inconvenient, hence your response will be greatly appreciated.

  57. I have return ticket from date 8 sep-2014 to 30 july 2015. Can i go to Kenya. Please reply to me.

  58. Hi,

    I am traveling to Kenya for 2 days and i got YFV recently. It would be 5 days to YFV while i return from Kenya. Would there be any problem on departure or arrival to India.

  60. My Wife (59) & I (63) are planning to visit our daughter, who is pregnant now, and employed with a bank in Uganda. Our stay overseas might even exceed 6 months, or until child birth.
    Our queries are:-
    a) Is Yellow Fever mandatory, at our respective ages? Both of us are not in very good physical state, although not afflicted with any chronic disease.
    b) If yes, what are the risks involved? (My wife is more concerned about my welfare rather than her own)
    c) If a/waiver is at all possible, which authority will grant us the necessary exemption certificate?
    We await your valued response, at the earlest.
    Thanking you,
    Sincerely,
    B.K.Datta

    • Hi Mr Datta, apologies for the late reply. Did you end up getting an exemption certificate?

  61. Do I need to carry tickets aswell? I dont have the tickets with me as I would be traveling to Tanzania in Jan 2015. Can I still get vaccinated?

  62. I am travelling to Abu Dhabi by this Monday .my yellow fever vaccination is
    Valid upto March 2015 .I am coming back to India in May 2015
    Is there any problem made by any officials or authority when I ‘ll
    Be back as I know vaccination centre provides doses only Monday to
    Friday what I have to do if it is necessary.. please tell me in details

  63. HI,

    I am travelling from Mumbai to Nairobi on 7th December. I was told that I can get Yellow Fever Vaccination from government hospital and so I got vaccinated from JP Hospital, Bhopal. The certificate is in the format given above and bears the seal of the District Medical Officer. Please confirm if the certificate will be acceptable to airport authorities. I already have company’s letter of invitation with me.

  64. Hi Good Day,
    I am from Trinidad and have gotten my yellow fever shot when i was younger, however I lost my immunization card so then took a yellow fever reactivation shot because I wanted to travel to India. Do i still need to wait that ten day period before i travel?

    • Hi Anu, yes, you will have to wait for the ten day period as the Indian immigration officials will be checking that. If you cannot prove that you got the YFV younger, they will only be going by the new certificate.

  65. Hi. I would like ask that, I got my yellow fever vaccination done on 19th december, 2014 and I will be leaving for Rwanda on 23rd december, 2014. Will I be allowed entry in Rwanda as I will be entering Rwanda before 10 days.
    p.s. I will be returning India in a month time i. e somewhere around 22nd-23rd January.

    • Hi Syed, you most likely will be allowed back into India as a month has passed. It is all dependent on how diligent the immigration official is.

  68. Hi, I live in India and plan on visiting kenya in a few months and had received yellow fever vaccination and certificate in 1996 which expired in 2006. Do I need to take a booster shot since WHO has said in need the news that a booster shot is no longer needed for travel?.

    • Hi Harry, If you plan to return to India you will need to take the YFV and get a new certificate issued. In spite of the WHO recommendations, the Indian Ministry of Health still requires you to take the shot.

  69. Hi, I am planning to travel to Kenya by March. My baby is 7 month old and is breastfed. Is it necessary for both of us to be vaccinated, as I read in one of the posts YFV is not recommended for breastfed babies and moms. Waiting for your reply at the earliest.

    • Hi Mythily, Request you to contact one of the government-approved centers above to see whether they can issue an exemption certificate for your baby and you. Try RML Hospital in Delhi or one of the centers in your city.

    • Hello Mythily and chalo team,

      I too have the similar question. i am a breastfeeding mom from india of a 3 month infant and travelling to kenya for 8 days. please advice about any issues from health authority or immigration at both india and kenya.
      please share your experience
      also were you able to get exempt letter and from whom?

      thanks !

  70. Hi team. I wanted to ask that my yellow fever certificate issued in 2013 has reference number of my expired passport. Now I am going to zambia on new passport, so wheather my yellow fever certificate will be valid or not? Or I have to obtain a new Yellow fever certificate having new passport number.
    Kindly reply soon.

    • Hi Ahmed, if you are carrying your old passport you should not have a problem. The YF certificate will be valid.

  71. Hi, I got my yellow fever vaccination done in Jan 2009, in Dubai. in the card it is written valid for 6 years. Whereas i understand that usually the certificate is valid for 10 years. Do i need to get a vaccination again if in intend to travel to Africa?
    Thank you.

    • Hi Sunil, The vaccination in India is usually for 10 years. If your card says 6 years and it has expired, you will need to take it again for immigration officials to permit re-entry into India.

      Update, August 2026: this reply is out of date. Since 11 July 2016 a yellow fever certificate has been valid for the life of the person vaccinated, and no country may require a booster as a condition of entry. This applies retrospectively, so a certificate issued before 2016 is still valid today. Please see the updated article above.

  72. Hi,
    My wife was born in Nigeria and lived here for 6 years but she does not have a yellow fever card even though she has been vaccinated. Now she wants to visit me in Nigeria but she is pregnant. According to my knowledge which i gathered from the internet that pregnant ladies have a exemption to yellow fever provided they carry a valid medical certificate . Is this true and where could i get more information regarding the same.She is fit to travel. Will i face any issue when we return to India.Please help me with this information.

    • Hi John, We request you to contact one of the government approved centres above for more details. They are the ones who can issue an exemption letter as well.

  73. Hi,I am travelling to Africa in 1st week of April 2015, can I get yf vaccination in jaipur as on Web search jk loan hospital does vaccination.
    Pls help

    Jaikishan

    • Hi Jaikishan, there are private clinics/hospitals that dispense the YF vaccine, however, the certificates issued by these centres are not always accepted by immigration officials. Please check and confirm both with the private hospital and one of the government authorized centres mentioned above.

  75. Hi,

    I live in India and plan on visiting Tanzania in next month and had received yellow fever vaccination and certificate in 2012. Do I need to take again.

    • YFV certificate lasts for 10 years, so no.

      Update, August 2026: this reply is out of date. Since 11 July 2016 a yellow fever certificate has been valid for the life of the person vaccinated, and no country may require a booster as a condition of entry. This applies retrospectively, so a certificate issued before 2016 is still valid today. Please see the updated article above.

  76. Hi, I will be travelling in following sequence from July toSeptember, 2015: India – UK – Denmark – Sweden – Norway – Germany – UK (again) – USA – Brazil (for one week) – USA (again) – India.

    My query: Do I need Yellow Fever Vaccination before entering to USA from Brazil or it’s needed only before entering India.

  77. Hi

    My passport has been deposited in Nigerian embassy for Visa formalities. Can i still go for yellow fever vaccination with a photocopy/scan copy of my passport?

    I have very little time left for the travel.

    Pl advise. Would be great if you can email reply on vasugupta1010@gmail.com as well

    Thanks

    • Hi Sukriti, there are private clinics which do the vaccination. However, since they are not listed on the Ministry of Health and Welfare website, we can’t say whether they will be accepted by the immigration officials.

  79. Hi chalo africa, congrats for your commendable job.
    My queries are as follows:
    (1)Is a confirmed air ticket(along with orig passport), a must requisite to issue YFV Certificate in the above Internationally recog centres u mentioned above.
    (2)Does International Health Insurance/Travel Insurance/Overseas meclaim policy mean the same.
    Now in a couple of months or so i will b going to brazil. Pl advise me as to when to hav my YFV. I believe in having it well in advance to hav a hassle free journey. Also pl mention some of the reputed Health Insurance co.s where I can get my policy. Note that Brazil visa demands International Health Insurance valid in Brazil. Eagerly awaiting ur valuable advise.

    Truely yours
    Ram

  80. Hi Team,

    I’m visiting Kenya for 4 days from Mumbai and will be heading to Dubai for 3 days. I know it’s mandatory to have a valid YFV Certificate while returning to India, but is it the same case with Dubai? What documentation should I need to carry with me or is there any other vaccinations other than YFV that is mandatory to enter Dubai ?

    Also kindly let me know if any other vaccinations required for visiting Kenya ? I see OPV being mentioned in your site and couple of other places.

    Mathew

  81. Hi there,

    I would be flying to Nairobi and then traveling to Kigali. From Kigali, I would fly to Dubai and then back to India. I would take the YFV & OPV before I depart from India. Do I need any other vaccination for Dubai?
    Do all the centres (listed here) have vaccinations available, or do we need to book/ check with them?

    Indranil

  82. I am Manit aged 16 years.I have atopic Dermetisis.My doctors advised me that yellow fever vaccination will aggravate the disease.I intend to go to East Africa on 6th August.If my doctor gives certificate on his letter head that due to this chronic illness taking of yellow fever vaccine will adversly affect my health will I get exemption from yellow fever vaccination.Whether certificate issued by doctor is valid or is to be endorsed by Govt Health centre.Whether it will be prudent to go without vaccination

  83. usually yellow fever is asked to be done 10 days before travel. but since i had to go with short an am able to take the shot 7 days in advance only. Does this risk me from this fever ?

  84. Chalo Africa Team, Thank you for compiling the numbers of the Polio vaccination Centers. It is of great help as browsing the web for info on this leaves you confused.

    I got my polio (OPV) vaccination done in Bangalore.

    Address :
    Primary Health Care centre
    Office of the Re-productive and Child Health Officer
    Kempe Gowda Road, Bannappa Park
    Bangalore – 560002.
    (On the way to Majestic going from St. Martha’s Hospital, you can find the this PHC on the left).

    It was a breeze. The doctor and the support staff were extremely good. They know the requirement and it got done in no time at ZERO Cost. Just carry your passport.

  85. Hi, We are travelling from Bangalore to South Africa sightseeing during christmas holidays to Johannesburg, cape Town, hermanus whale watching. Victoria falls, hwange national park on Zimbabwe side for two weeks.
    Please let us know what health care we have to take and any vaccination for malaria. If so , where and which hospital can we get it done in Bangalore. Is it OK to get it done in Fortis hospital.

  86. my flight from new delhi india to johannsberg south africa and return from johannsberg south africa to new delhi india , is yellow fever is compulsory for me?

  87. Can I get yellow fever vaccination done before finalizing travel dates and tickets so that I am ready to plan any day after 10 days of gap ?

    • Hi Sudhir, Yes, technically you can get it done before finalising your travel dates. (The certificate is valid for 10 years.) However, because of a general shortage of the vaccine, the vaccination centre may ask for your tickets and passport. Best to check with them.

      Update, August 2026: this reply is out of date. Since 11 July 2016 a yellow fever certificate has been valid for the life of the person vaccinated, and no country may require a booster as a condition of entry. This applies retrospectively, so a certificate issued before 2016 is still valid today. Please see the updated article above.

  88. I have traveled to Brazil recently without yellow fever certificate. On return I was stopped at Brazil Sao Paulo airport by the middle east airline and denied boarding saying that I must need a yellow fever certificate to fly to India. I informed the airline that I am ready to go for quarantine in India if i stopped by the immigration authorities in Indian airport. But they asked me to take injection before i board and I had to cancel my flight and went for injection and next day after showing the certificate they allowed me to board. IN the same time they collected a signed indemnity form paper saying that the airline is NOT responsible for any consequences when I arrive in India

    I have three questions

    (a) Is the airline has got any right to hold a passenger in a foreign country where the passenger is ready to comply the rules of the home country ?

    (b) Is there is any effect for vaccination with in a day after taking the vaccination.

    (c) Why the airline could have collect the indemnity form and board me on the original date of departure

    (c) What is the clear rule on this ? Where I can get this information. ?

    (d) I am very grateful for your reply and guidance.

    Thanks,
    Benn

    • Hi Benn,

      To answer your questions:
      (a) I’m not sure if they have the right to hold you back, but I know for sure that it is definitely better to have get the vaccination before entering India. A friend of mine was held in quarantine in Delhi for a week upon return from Brazil (because he hadn’t taken the vaccination). It was not a happy experience.

      (b) Mild side-effects are possible, slight fever, etc. But nothing alarming in most instances.

      (c) Not sure.

      (c) What is the clear rule on this ? Where I can get this information. ? Clear rule is that you need to get the vaccination 10 days before going to a country with YF. You can read more here: http://www.mohfw.nic.in/WriteReadData/l892s/76822909481402912767.pdf

  89. Am travelling to Seycelles, Cape Town n Johannesburg. Am planning a safari at Pillanesburg
    Do i need to take the yellow fever vaccine

  90. Hi
    I want to go DR Congo (Kinshasa). I have taken YF vaccine and due to immediate appointment I want to go there after 7 days of vaccination. Is there any problem in emigration clearance in indin airport and Kinshasa airport. Plz …..

    • Hi Sabin, Usually there is no problem as long as you take the vaccination before departure. It really depends on the immigration official you encounter on your return.

  91. Hello, A commendable job for putting up such information.
    i’m travelling to Namibia in August though Johanessburg (SA) and on return spend some time in Johanessburg and Kruger National Park ,SA. As per the list, I’m not transiting through any other country of Africa. Would immigration authorities still insist on Yellow Fever vaccination certificate on return.
    Regards
    Amit Dave

    • Hi Amit, No, you do not need a Yellow Fever Vaccination certificate if only travelling to Namibia and SA.

  92. hello,i wanted to travel to kenya on 7th june and have already got my ticket….someone told me that you need to book an appointment at airport health organization (mumbai) for yellow fever vaccination where as all the information on the internet suggests its on first come first serve basis…please help.
    also i need to ask can we i get the polio vaccination required for travel to kenya at airport health organization itself?
    thanks in advance.

  93. Hello sir,
    My name is ravi and im from gujrat. I was vaccinated for YF in 2010 when I went to kenya. But now my passport is expired, I got a new passport (renew) and I want to go to kenya again so will I need vaccination of YF again.
    Reply me.

    Thank you

    • Hi Ravi, your YF vaccination certificate will still be valid (even if your passport has expired).

  95. Hi, I plan to travel from India to Botswana for 2 weeks or so in September, 2016 and will be in Gaberone and Okavango delta region. I can travel via South Africa or Ethiopia or Kenya. I had yellow fever vaccination in 2000. Do I need a booster vaccine before travelling ? I am allergic to penicillin and also have some severe food allergies and would like to avoid the booster yellow fever vaccine if possible.

  96. Hello,
    I am moving to Ethiopia for employment and my employers are arranging for visa and air tickets through an agency in India. However, the agency is asking me to submit a copy of the Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate in order to issue visa and ticket. I would like to know if can get the vaccination without the air ticket? Thanks

    • Hi Satyam, You will probably need an air ticket, unless you do the vaccination privately. Most government centers ask for a ticket before dispensing the vaccination.

  97. Hi Team,

    I need to go for Yellow fever vaccine as need to travel to Nigeria. Can I take the vaccine before I apply for visa?

    • Hi Krutika — yes, you can get the vaccination with your international tickets + passport. Make sure you also get Oral Polio Vaccinations.

  98. Hello
    I am travelling to Ethiopia. Can I get the vaccination done by a major hospital in my city rather getting it from an authorized hospital?

    Please help!!

    • We always recommend authorized hospitals. You need to ensure that you have a WHO-approved Yellow Fever Vaccination certificate at the end.

  99. Hi
    2 years back I travelled to Tanzania nd I hv my yellow card also bt now I got a new passport nd I m planning for south Korea on my new passport . Pls tell me how can I update my new passport details on the yellow card? Is there any problem traveling Korea like this?

    Thanks

    • Tio the best of our knowledge, you do not require a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate to travel to S. Korea. Nonetheless, your certificate will be valid if you carry both your passports.

      • If I want to update my new passport on my yellow card .. What is the procedure for that ??

  100. Hi
    I will be travelling from India to South Africa via Ethiopia. We will be intransit at Addis Ababa airport for less than 5 hours, do we still require vaccination for yellow fever? As we won’t be stepping out of the airport at all.

  103. Hello, my nephew’s yellow fever certificate that was issued in 2007 is lost. How can we get a duplicate. Any online site where I can track this document.

    • Hi Mandira, not that I’m aware of. Usually when people lose their certificates, they take the vaccination again. It will be hard to prove that your nephew has already been vaccinated without some sort of copy.

  105. Hi! Im planning to go to Kenya, what are the documents needed for getting Yellow Fever Vacination fro Government organization?

    Thanks for your reply

  106. HI CHALO AFRICATEAM,
    I WOULD LIKE TO GET YF VACCINATION AS I AM TRAVELLING TO WEST AFRICA IN END OF JAN. I AM GOING TO TRAVEL DELHI ON WEDNESDAY COULD YOU ADVISE WHICH GOVT APPROVED CENTRE I CAN GO FOR VACCINATION FROM 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. please advise time of registration.
    thanks

    • Hi Bunty, RML is the best place. However, they do have fixed hours for the vaccination so it is best you contact them.

  107. Hi..
    I have just started my carrier as a sailor.
    I have allergies from Egg N Chicken.
    I have an exemption certificate for yellow fever vaccination.

    Tellme.. What problem would I face??

  108. Does the person taking statin tablets ( blood thinning after angioplasty) need to take any extra precaution to take yellow fever vaccination??

    • Hi Chetan, best you consult your doctor. Medical exemption is permitted with the YF vaccination.

  109. Hi Sir .
    Good Afternoon.

    I am going for Tanzania for job for 2 years. They have instructed me to Do Yellow Fever vaccination.
    My question is why this vaccination is been being taken. Will it post me in a problem when i come back to my Home country INDIA . I don’t know anything . Please give a short Highlight Brief info from Vaccination – Tanzania (job)- India (coming Back).

    Thanks

    • Yes, you need to take it. The Indian government may also require it on return. It’s valid for 10 years, so no problem.

      Update, August 2026: this reply is out of date. Since 11 July 2016 a yellow fever certificate has been valid for the life of the person vaccinated, and no country may require a booster as a condition of entry. This applies retrospectively, so a certificate issued before 2016 is still valid today. Please see the updated article above.

  110. Hi,

    My parents are travelling to Johannesburg for my sister delivery on 15.02.2017

    They are travelling from MUMBAI-NAIROBI-JOHANNESBURG and vice versa. (At nairobi they may stay approx 4hours)

    Is it necessary to take yellow fever vaccination??

    If so, please let me know the side effects with YFC as both my parents are diabetic and also they have vertigo problem.

    • Hi Suma, they don’t need to take the vaccination if they are transiting through Nairobi (and they don’t cross any immigration in Nairobi).

  111. I am supposed to go to Mozambique on 13th February 2017 on official tour for a week. Is Yellow Fever vaccination required?

  112. Hi,
    I am working in Nigeria and soon i will be bringing my wife along with me. So, I have 2 questions to ask
    1. Is travelling ticket a mandatory document while going for the vaccination ??
    2. Does she need to take polio vaccine as well ??

  113. Hi,

    My polio vaccination got expired and my travelling is scheduled in next 10 days.

    Is it compulsory to have polio vaccination while traveling from Kenya to India ?

    Also if we don’t have it, will immigration alllow me to go out of Kenya

  114. Hello,
    Is any place available in Punjab or in Chandigarh to get Yellow Fever vaccination.

    or if not than nearest is Kasauli (HP) is that possible to get Yellow Fever vaccination there. Is they got vaccine and what days its available.
    Thanks,

  115. Sir i took yellow fever vaccination from private hospital they told me that they will give me certificate for the same is this is valied

  117. I need to take yellow fever vaccination as I am traveling to Brazil
    Where can i get it done in hyderabad or pune?
    I am trying to contact Institute of Preventive medicine n all possible numbers available on net. all numbers, I get invalid number. If I google for the same, i got some ads but not sure whether they are authentic.

    Sujit

  118. Sir .
    I am travling mumbai to Botswana (francistown) , But My flight is transit at addis ababa airport for 30 minutes , and when i return from Botswana (francistown) after 10 days , that time My Transit time at addis ababa airport for 2 hrs, , can You confirm me I need yellow Fever Veccination, ?

    I am not take YFV till now, i am going after tomarrow, also no one (from travel agency) told me You need YFV. due to on line show No need Yellow fever veccination for Botswana country.

  119. hello sir iam to go to uganda last week of this month
    iam going to take yellow fever vaccination
    my question is
    what if i get vaccinated and cancel my going
    is there any side effect on body because of this

    • Hi, There are mild to no side effects on taking the vaccine if you are a healthy adult.

  120. sir i loose my yellow fever card in ghana now iam in india i will go to Ghana July 10 .how to get my new yellow fever card please tell me address and price

  121. Sir Yellow fever vaccination card required for visa apply time for West Africa

  122. I am traveling to Kenya for 12 days. I have few queries. Please clarify my doubt of possible.

    1. Do I have to book the tickets before I go for the YFV? That too keeping a buffer time of 10 days before I travel?

    2. Do I have to give the immigration at airport the original certificate? If I give them original certificate how come I have a proof for my future travel?

    3. Do I need to take another certification before I come back to India? While I have already done so in India?

    Please help! Thanks in advance.

    • Hi Rajeev, 1) Yes, usually they ask to see your flight tickets before giving you the vaccination. 2) No, you do not have to give the original certificate anywhere. They will just look at it. 3) The same certificate will be valid for your return to India.

  123. is there any Yellow fever vaccination centre in Nagpur Maharashtra?
    one private hospital claims to be the authorised centre , but their name doesn’t list in any of the official lists.
    Please advise

    • Hi Danny, No there is no center in Nagpur according to the government authorised list. Please ensure you are issued a WHO-accredited certificate at the time of vaccination or else it will be unacceptable.

  124. hi…. i will be visiting Uganda in aug… i just want to confirm from where can i get a yellow fever vaccination inTezpur or in Guwhati… because i m staying in Guwhati.

    • There are no government centres in Guwahati. Closest centres for you would probably be Kolkata or Patna.

  125. Is there a place or centre in Jharkhand – where I can get a Yellow Fever & Polio vaccination done with issuance of valid certificates?

    Regards,
    Suman

  126. Hello Sir. I will be travelling to Ethiopia next month. I Live in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Is there any vaccination centre for yellow fever in Rajasthan?
    If not, please advise the nearest centre to me.
    Thank you

  127. Hello,i m from gujarat.I want to go to Kampala,If i Take yellow fever on 24th August,so can i allow for travel to kampala on 30th august???

    • Hi Aftab, You are required to take YF 10 days prior to departure, so there is a risk involved.

  129. Hi.
    Thanks for the details . I plan to travel to Kenya in 10 days. I stay in Nagpur. The problem I have is that there seems to be no YF vaccination centre in Nagpur.
    I plan to stay there for 30 days . Can I get vaccinated in Kenya on landing and then come back and show the certificate?
    Thanks

    • Kenya also requires the vaccination certificate. So if you land in Kenya without the certificate, there are chances you will be penalised.

  130. Hi
    Sir mujhe Johannesburg Jana h by Kenya airways se ja Raha hu or via Nairobi h but Mai Nairobi me exit nhi karuga waha se 2 hours k bad meri flight h to Kia mujhe bhi yellow fever vaccine zarurat h?
    Plz rply

  132. Hi
    Iam planning to travel to Brazil After March 2018,so I have already taken yellow fever vaccination in month of Nov 2017,so it’s not any problem of taken vaccination very early before travelling.

  133. Hi, thanks for this informative website. My query is that my wife is feeding my 6 month old daughter and they are travelling to Ethiopia, do they need YF vaccine?

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  135. I want to go to south africa through Kenya airways.. in transit i have to wait for 3 hours in Nairobi airport. Do i need yellow fever vaccines for that?

  136. I got Yellow Fever vaccines in Apr 2015. Seem to have misplaced them, how do I get duplicates pl

    • Hi Arun, this is a difficult one. Since there is no proof of vaccination, most centers ask you to retake the vaccine in order to get the certificate again.

  137. Hi. I’m travelling from South Africa to Tanzania and have a two hours layover/transit in Kenya. Do I still need a yellow fever vaccine? Any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks

    • YF vaccination not required for transit of less than 12 hours, as long as you don’t cross immigration.

  138. Hello Chalo Africa Team,
    I am traveling from India to Egypt and back via Kuwait airport transit for 3 hours. Is yellow fever vaccine compulsory in such a case as I will be returning directly back to India via Mumbai.

  139. Sir.

    can i get yellow fever vaccination from private hospital.there is no govt. hospital near to my plce according to above list.

    Tejinder kumar

    • Hi Tejinder, it’s not recommended. You need a WHO certificate which only accredited institutions give.

  140. Hi,
    Need to bring my parents to Uganda
    We will be taking flight from Kolkata airport for Uganda via qatar
    Is it allowed to travel just 2days after yellow vaccination will it create problem for me father is sr. Citizen

    • Hi Preetesh, you officially allow 10 days gap between taking the vaccination and flying. However, if 10 days have elapsed from the time of vaccination to the time of return, there shouldn’t be a problem. Senior citizens can get an exemption letter too.

  141. Hello, I need to visit Brazil on 10th Aug.2018. During vaccination (in Delhi), do I need to produce my visa or just valid passport is enough?

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  143. I am go to Angola what need documents and visa approve time need ya visa issue after need

  144. hello,
    i need to visit kenya. but i am post renal tranplant patient so i cannot take yellow fever vaccine.
    i have my nephrologist letter with his stamp , and discharge summary with me . is it
    enough or valid at travel airport inplace of yellow fever certificate ? do they allow me ?
    Thanks

  145. My tickets have been booked on 29/06/18 , I visited all centers in Delhi for vaccination ,

    Everyone says take an online appointment and come in the alloted slot , there are no slots available for the month .

    What should I do ? Please help

  146. Hello sir,
    I took yellow fever vaccine in February 2009 .
    Now I will be traveling to Lome to join the ship.
    My vaccination expires in February 2019.
    I supposed to return back to India in Month of March 2019.
    Can u please tell me how many days before or months before I can take the vaccine again ?

  147. Hello Sir

    iam traveling to India from Brasil. iam allergic to yellow feber vacinne
    i will like to know if in the aeroport of Dheli honoured a medical vaccination waiver ?

    thankyou

  148. I have lost yellow fever vaccine certiifcate and i ma already in Kenya. i want to show it when i return to India what is procedure to get duplicate?

  149. Hello,

    My Wife is a Singaporean travelling from Singapore to Kenya via Mumbai airport (transit) and returning again via Mumbai (transit only) to Singapore.

    The government approved vaccination center issued her with a Medical Waiver Letter for the Yellow Fever Vaccine – as she is on certain regular medications which put her at high risk if she is given the vaccination.

    I have got confirmation from Kenya embassy in Singapore that she will be able to enter Kenya with this letter. I also have confirmation that she can re-enter Singapore with this letter.

    However I read on the Indian Government Site that while a person arriving in India from Kenya can be exempt from producing the Vaccination certificate, they will not be exempt from quarantine for 6 days!! It is not clear if this applies only to people actually entering India OR only also to people just transiting through the airport.

    I’m worried she might get held up for 6 days in a Mumbai airport quarantine. Could you clarify whether she can transit freely without worry or not please ! ( we are travelling in end September so we need to know to decide course of action)

    I

  150. I am a breasts feeding mother of a 5 month child….and want to go to Congo..may be will return to India minimum after 6months….is it necessary to take YFI …for me and baby

  151. Hi
    I have a yellow fever card done in 2012. I had to renew my passport in 2016. So the passport number in the card is different from the current passport though I have the old passport also. Do I need to get a fresh card done or can I use the old one.

  152. As i’m travelling to kenya on 27 Sep and till no i haven’t take yellow fever vaccination.So my concern is if i take vaccination on 24 Sep then i’ll be able to travel on 27 Sep or not ?

  153. Hi,
    I and my family members want to visit Nigeria on visitor/tourist visa and we have applied for visa in Nigeria Embassy and expected date to get visa is 27th of November. Our departure date is on 4th of December 2018. Can we have Yellow fever vaccination certificate before 1 or 2 days of our departure. we live in UP in the city which don’t have authorised center for vaccination and time is less for our departure. Please reply as soon as possibe.

    • Hi Anil, It’s not always accepted. The certificate has to be WHO authorized. A GOI-approved hospital is better.

  155. Hi,
    I am travelling to Mauritius from India via Niarobi, & same back to india. I have a lay over period of 9hrs at Nairobi Airport.
    Do i need to take Yellow fever Vaccine, since our lay over is at niarobi airport .

    • Hi Manoj, since you will most likely have to cross immigration, you will need the YF certificate as well as the polio certificate.

  156. Hi , I got yellow fever vaccination in São Paulo Brazil, I have the yellow card from unvisa center and will be arriving in India after 10 days

    Do you forsee any issues since I took the vaccination in Brazil

    • Hi Ajay – Should not be a problem as long as it as WHO-accredited yellow fever vaccination certificate.

    • Hi Ragini – Not recommended. Ony government-approved centres can issue a WHO-accredited vaccination certificate.

  158. Hi,
    I am travelling to Brazil in the month of September, My original passport is sent to Delhi for VISA verification purpose, so it may take another 10 -15 day to come back. Is it possible that I can take a Scanned attested copy of the Passport and Air tickets for YF vaccination.

    • Hi Yashwanth, I’m afraid I don’t have an answer to this. Could you please check with YF center directly?

  159. Hi Tanvi

    I am having YF certifcate issued on 29th Oct 2015 with old passport number mentioned on it.
    I renewed my passport in the month of October 2018 and now i am travelling to Africa i have few queries as
    1) Is the existing YF certifcate valid for new Passport even though old passport number is mentioned

    2) Whether i i have to apply for new YF certifcate.

    3) I have to carry both old and new passports

    Look forward for your positive response.

    Warm Regards

    Manoj Suryavanshi Pune

    • Hi Manoj – You should carry your old passport with you. The same YF vaccination certificate will work.

  160. Hello ,
    I just want to enquire that I’m from Agra (U.P) India , and want to go USA , I’m very well aware about the yellow fever vaccine mandation for me, does getting it injected from my family doctor (M.D M.B.B.S) here in Agra and getting certified by him on his letter head would be acceptable ?

    • Hi Samar – You don’t need the YF vaccination for travel to the United States if you are going directly from India.

  161. Dear Sir / madam,

    I need information about yellow fever vaccination.

    According to World Health Organization Existing and new Yellow Fever vaccination certificates are now valid for life. The World Health Organization announced that as of 11 July 2016, countries can no longer require travelers to show proof of re-vaccination or a booster dose as a condition of entry.

    I also read on the website of MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE of India that the above mentioned is also approved by this ministry.

    Here are the links on which I received this information:

    https://mohfw.gov.in/yellow-fever

    http://ihrpoe.co.in/pdf/YF_Booster.pdf

    Is this new regulation honored by the border authorities of India during the transition phase?

    I was vaccinated against yellow fever in 2002, do I still need a re-vaccination or a booster dose for entry?

    I thank you in advance for your willing cooperation.

    Kind regards,

  162. sir i misplaced my yellow fever vaccination card provided by mmd mumbai,, is there any way i can get a duplicate certificate from mmd mumbai..

  163. Hii,
    I’m from Sultanpur (U.P.), travelling to Somaliland on 13/03/2020, As of now i.e. 09/03/2020 I don’t have YF vaccine certificate, from here the nearest place is Lucknow to get the same but it will open only in Thursday i.e. 12/03/2020 and my flight to Somaliland on 13/03/2020.
    Kindly advise what should I do in this circumstances, can I take YF vaccine at Somaliland while return back to India because I’m going for job there and usually I will come back after 1 year.

  164. Hi,
    I want to carry along my wife and infant of 3 months to Africa. Can I take them along without yellow fever Vaccine?

  166. 1. How will get the yellow fever card for my wife & son leave in India? while i (husband) am working in DRC Africa,
    2. What documents are needed ?

    • Hi Surendra, Your husband and son will have to visit a government hospital with their passport and flight tickets. I doubt YF will be given at the moment due to covid.

  167. I have to work as a seafarer and I have to take a yellow fever vaccination. But do I have to take the vaccination from a DG Shipping approved hospital only… Or can I take it from any where… Any hospital???

    • Hi Ankit, You can take it from any government approved hospital as per the list above. The authorities will issue a certificate which is valid through out the world.

  168. I had yellow fever vaccination in India on 10 October 2010. Since then I am working in Ethiopia . I generally visit India every year during July-September but this year could not visit India due to COVID-9 pandemic. I plan to return to India in February 2021. My age is 71 years.
    Do I need to take Booster Does of yellow fever vaccination here in Ethiopia before I return to India. If so where are the Yellow fever vaccination centers in Ethiopia where I may take the Booster does for the Yellow fever Vaccination.

  169. Hello sir I have plan to travel Rwanda with my wife and 1 year son, we went to vaccination center they have given vaccine to me and my son, my wife have been milkfeeding to my son that’s why they have not given vaccine to her. Then my wife can travel to Rwanda without yellow fever vaccine??

    Please reply as soon as possible

  170. sir,
    is apollo hospital authorise to issue an international “yellow fiver “certificate ?

  171. I have taken covishield vaccine. Is there any gap needed to take yellow fever vaccine?

  173. At Jharkhand State where grovement authorized for yellow fever vaccination certificate approved for South Africa.

    • Hi Shahjad, You don’t need the YF vaccination certificate if you are travelling to South Africa (and not transiting via a YF-endemic country).

  174. Hello. My yellow fever certificate has the passport number which is expired ( but attached to the new passport issued). Will it have any issue in applying for visa to angola.

  175. Hi my mother wanted to travel Kenya in December and vaccine are not available in patna AIIMS.So wanted to know if private labs are authorized for it.
    If any news when vaccine will be available at AIIMS Patna.
    Thanks

  176. Hi Chalo Team

    I lost or misplaced my yellow fever vaccine certificate and still the card is valid for another 4 years.

    I have soft copy and vaccinated in Mumbai Ballard state.

    Could you please help me to know the proces to get duplicate certificate or certificate ?

    Quick response more appreciated

  177. for jaipur i can say we have 2-3 hospitals doing it. jk lon,sms,raisighani hospital(bani park)
    fee is around 2650inr. original passport is not needed print out is also ok.

  178. My name is Prakash chandra we need 115 People s for Egypt yellow fever and oral polio vaccination urgent required possible to get it soon please reply

  179. Urgently required for 115 candidate s yellow fever and oral Polio vaccination Looking for your reply

  180. Hi sir I have got yellow fever vaccination on 6th September 2021 traveled to Rwanda on 21st September in that certificate my old passport number have been entered which is expired in Rwanda now I have renewal my passport now I got my new passport number so what should I do now is it okay r need to change the passport number in the certificate if I need to change the passport number in the certificate how can I do thank you

  181. What about the people above the age of 62 y.
    Is it required yellow fever vaccinations to travel in Tanzania

  182. Actually I get vaccinated with yellow fever but i did not got any certificate, so how to i get it from.

    • Hi my self Athiq ur rahman I’m going to travel Canada should i need yellow card? If yes we’re i can get in Hyderabad? Please let me know

  183. Hiii I am traveling to Ethiopia on 8th January and While entering to Ethiopia only 9 days will be completed after getting YF vaccine
    So will it be a problem for me while entering Ethiopia?

    • Hi: I am planning to travel to Sierra Leone on May 6th and got my yellow fever vaccination on May 2nd. Will I be allowed to enter Sierra Leone?

  184. Is it necessary to take yellow fever certificate for Namibia and my certificate is expired.isn’t it fr life time

  185. My self and traveling Kenya,for yellow fever vaccine they asked for fit certificate from any MBBS doctor as we are sr citizen age 74 and 72
    Is there any format for doctors to follow? What type of fitness certificate required . please reply urgently

  186. On the same day of my yellow fever vaccination can I take MMR dose Also….. please help me with proper guidance

  187. Hi,
    I am traveling to Nigeria, I have taken yellow fever vaccine in 2021 and now I have changed my surname and my Address in my passport. So is it necessary to change my name in yellow fever vaccination card and polio card if it is necessary how to change my surname in both the cards
    Please help me with this doubt

  188. Hi i need to go to kenya
    I am taking the vaccine on 22 September
    And will reach kenya on 25th September
    Will the certificate be valid if i return to india after 10 days of vaccination?

  189. Hello, I’m traveling to Kenya on 2nd October and. Got my shot on 26 th sept. I will return on 7th October by when my certificate will be valid. It will not be valid when I fly out in 2nd and land in Nairobi also on 2nd. Will this be a problem?

  190. My parents are planning to travel to Tanzania for 30 days, but my mother can not take YF as she is allergic to egg. what i understood she can travel to Tanzania but while coming back she will be quarantine for 6 days.
    is there any other way to skip the quarantine process?

  191. My parents are planning to travel to Tanzania for 30 days, but my mother can not take YF as she is allergic to egg. what i understood she can travel to Tanzania but while coming back she will be quarantine for 6 days.
    Quarantine will be in hospital or it will be home Quarantine?
    is there any other way to skip the quarantine process

  192. I am traveling to south Africa from udaipur via through abbis Ababa so I need to take yellow fever vaccination to entry in south Africa and also return entry in india

  193. Hello, we are travelling to south Africa in December. We booked our flight from India to South Africa, which has a layover of 2-3hrs in Kenya. and our return ticket from South Africa to India, also has the same the layover.
    As per the rules Yellow fever certificate is not required to enter south Africa if the layover is less than 12hours in kenya.
    However, I want to understand, if Yellow fever Vaccine required to enter back in India.
    Do we need to produce yellow fever vaccine certificate in Indian airport on our return to India.

  194. Hi I have taken YF vaccination in 2012 do I have to take the vaccination once again if I am travelling in 2025? Because the 2012 certificate states that validity of the certificate is for the period of 10 years only.

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