What Vaccinations Does Burundi Require for Austrians in 2026?

Quick answer: Burundi requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for every arriving traveller aged 9 months or older. This requirement applies to Austrian citizens travelling from Austria because it is a Burundi entry rule based on the destination and itinerary, not Austrian nationality.

For personal protection, Austrian travellers should review routine vaccinations and discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and malaria prevention with a qualified travel-health professional. The appropriate advice depends on your age, medical history, previous vaccinations, route, accommodation and activities.

Last checked August 2026 — always confirm with official sources before travelling.

Vaccinations required for Austrian travellers to Burundi

Health measure	Burundi rule or recommendation	What Austrian travellers should do
Yellow fever	Proof is required for all arriving travellers aged 9 months or older; vaccination is also recommended for this age group.	Arrange vaccination or discuss a medical waiver with an authorised travel-health provider, and carry the official certificate.
Hepatitis A	Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year or older travelling to Burundi. Infants aged 6–11 months should also be vaccinated in the circumstances described by CDC guidance.	Ask a clinician whether your previous doses provide protection and whether an additional travel dose is appropriate.
Typhoid	Recommended for most travellers, particularly those visiting smaller cities or rural areas or staying with friends or relatives.	Discuss vaccination if your itinerary includes rural travel, local food exposure or less predictable sanitation.
Cholera	Vaccination may be considered for children and adults travelling to areas of active cholera transmission.	Ask for a current, itinerary-specific assessment rather than assuming it is required for every visitor.
Malaria	Malaria risk exists throughout Burundi throughout the year, predominantly from Plasmodium falciparum. WHO lists prevention category C for Burundi.	Discuss prescription prevention and mosquito-bite precautions with a travel-health professional.

Yellow fever certificate rules for Burundi

Yellow fever is both a health risk and an entry-document issue in Burundi. CDC guidance says vaccination is recommended for all travellers aged 9 months or older and that the vaccine is required for all arriving travellers in that age group. WHO country information likewise records a requirement for proof of vaccination for all travellers aged 9 months or older.

The document used to demonstrate vaccination is the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, commonly called the yellow card or ICVP. Carry it with your passport and keep it accessible during the journey. CDC explains that travellers must comply with entry requirements by showing an ICVP containing evidence of vaccination or a medical waiver.

A single valid yellow fever certificate is generally recognised for the life of the vaccinated person under the International Health Regulations. WHO states that, since 11 July 2016, countries cannot require revaccination or a booster as a condition of entry solely because more than 10 years have passed since vaccination. NaTHNaC also states that a certificate presented by an arriving traveller cannot be rejected on that basis.

That lifetime rule does not remove the need to check the certificate itself. Do not alter, erase or add information to an existing certificate; WHO warns that such changes may make it invalid. If you have lost your certificate or your details are incomplete, contact the authorised vaccination centre or relevant health authority before departure.

Transit and connecting-flight rules

Your complete itinerary matters. CDC guidance notes that a transfer through an airport in a yellow-fever-risk country can affect the documentation assessment, particularly where a traveller must pass through immigration for an overnight stay or a long layover.

For Austrian travellers, this means checking every transit point, not only the direct Austria–Burundi segment. Requirements can depend on whether you remain airside, how long you transit and whether the airport or country is considered a yellow-fever-risk location. Confirm the current rules with the official authorities, airline and travel-health clinic for the exact routing before booking or travelling.

Recommended vaccinations and timing

There is no single vaccine schedule that suits every Austrian traveller. A clinician should review your vaccination record, planned departure date, age, pregnancy status, immune system, allergies, chronic conditions and likely activities. CDC specifically identifies hepatitis A and typhoid as relevant travel-health considerations for Burundi, while yellow fever is both recommended and required for travellers aged 9 months or older.

Routine vaccinations

Use your pre-travel consultation to check whether your routine immunisations are current. The research reviewed for this guide does not provide an Austrian routine-vaccine schedule or a Burundi-specific booster timetable, so confirm the appropriate schedule with an Austrian doctor, vaccination centre or public-health authority rather than relying on a generic online list.

Hepatitis A

CDC recommends hepatitis A vaccination for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year or older going to Burundi. Infants aged 6–11 months should also receive a dose when travelling to Burundi, but CDC states that this dose does not count towards the routine two-dose series.

CDC also describes immune globulin as an option for travellers who are allergic to a vaccine component, and says that certain unvaccinated travellers departing for a risk area in less than two weeks may receive the first vaccine dose and immune globulin at the same appointment. These decisions require individual medical assessment.

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travellers to Burundi, particularly people visiting smaller cities or rural areas and those staying with friends or relatives. NaTHNaC particularly identifies longer-stay travellers, young children and people travelling where sanitation and food hygiene may be poor as groups for whom vaccination is relevant.

Vaccination does not replace careful food and water hygiene. Follow your clinician’s instructions for the selected vaccine and allow enough time before departure for the recommended schedule.

Cholera and other itinerary-specific decisions

CDC says cholera vaccination may be considered for children and adults travelling to areas of active cholera transmission. That is not the same as a universal entry requirement. Ask a travel-health professional whether current transmission, the locations you will visit and your accommodation make it appropriate.

For additional country-specific comparisons, SafariFind also explains what vaccinations Burundi requires for Belgian travellers. The underlying health assessment should still be personalised to your own route and medical history.

Malaria: risk areas, prophylaxis and prevention

WHO reports malaria risk throughout Burundi throughout the year, with risk predominantly associated with Plasmodium falciparum. WHO lists recommended prevention category C for the country. Austrian travellers should therefore arrange a pre-travel consultation even when visiting for a short stay or planning a safari itinerary.

There is no malaria vaccine requirement for entry described in the official sources reviewed. Instead, a clinician can assess whether prescription malaria prevention is appropriate, which medicine best suits your health circumstances and when to start and stop it. Do not choose or combine antimalarial medicines without professional advice.

Mosquito-bite prevention remains important. CDC and NaTHNaC advise travellers to avoid mosquito bites, and NaTHNaC notes that yellow-fever mosquitoes may feed between dawn and dusk and can also bite at night, particularly in jungle environments. Practical precautions include using an appropriate insect repellent, wearing clothing that covers the skin and sleeping under a properly used mosquito net where needed.

Seek medical advice promptly if you develop a fever during or after travel. Tell the clinician that you have been in Burundi and give the travel dates; malaria can require urgent assessment. The exact testing and treatment decision must be made by a healthcare professional.

Health documents and insurance

Keep these items together in your hand luggage:

• Your passport and International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis showing yellow fever vaccination, or an officially issued medical waiver where applicable.
• A copy or secure digital record of your vaccination history, while retaining the original certificate for inspection.
• A written list of prescription medicines, including generic names, doses and your clinician’s contact details.
• Travel-insurance documents and emergency contact information.

Consider insurance that covers medical treatment, emergency assistance and evacuation appropriate to your itinerary. The sources reviewed do not establish a specific insurer, policy limit or Burundi reimbursement arrangement, so check exclusions, remote-area cover and pre-existing-condition terms directly with the insurer before departure.

Visa and vaccination rules are separate questions. For the nationality-specific immigration position, consult SafariFind’s Burundi visa guide for Austrian citizens in 2026 and verify the current position with the relevant Burundi diplomatic or immigration authority.

Medication rules and what to pack

The official sources used for this article do not specify a complete list of medicines that Austrian travellers may or may not bring into Burundi. Do not assume that a medicine permitted in Austria is automatically permitted in Burundi. Before departure, confirm any import or documentation requirements with the Burundi embassy or other official authority, especially for controlled medicines, injections and large quantities.

Pack prescription medicines in their original labelled packaging and carry a copy of the prescription or a doctor’s letter. Keep essential medicines in cabin baggage where airline and security rules permit, and carry enough for the planned trip plus a contingency supply after confirming that this is lawful and safe for your medicine. A pharmacist or travel-health clinician can help prepare a practical travel kit.

Useful items to discuss with a clinician include insect repellent, sun protection, oral rehydration supplies, basic wound-care materials and products for food- or water-related illness. These items do not replace diagnosis or treatment, and travellers with allergies, pregnancy, immune conditions or chronic illness should obtain personalised advice before packing medicines.

Health facilities and emergencies in Burundi

The research available for this guide does not identify particular hospitals, clinics, ambulance numbers or guaranteed standards of care in Burundi. Arrange your emergency plan before leaving Austria: save your insurer’s assistance number, share your itinerary with a trusted contact and identify how you would reach professional medical care from each overnight location.

Remote safari areas may require more planning than a stay in an urban centre. Confirm with your operator what emergency support, communications and evacuation arrangements are included before paying. Travellers can compare safari packages on SafariFind, but should verify inclusions such as transport, guides, insurance and emergency assistance directly with the operator.

For itinerary planning, SafariFind’s five-day Burundi safari and Lake Tanganyika itinerary can help identify the types of locations and activities to discuss during a travel-health consultation. If you are considering a particular operator, review what to verify before booking Annie Safari Burundi, especially the practical arrangements relevant to remote travel.

Before departure, take your full itinerary and vaccination record to an Austrian travel-health professional. Recheck Burundi’s entry rules, transit requirements and official health advice shortly before travel because requirements and disease conditions can change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Austrian citizens need a yellow fever vaccine for Burundi?

Yes. Burundi requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for all arriving travellers aged 9 months or older, including Austrian citizens travelling from Austria. Carry the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis with your passport.

Is the yellow fever certificate valid for life?

Yes, a valid yellow fever certificate is recognised for the life of the vaccinated person under the International Health Regulations. WHO states that a booster cannot be required for entry solely because more than 10 years have passed since vaccination.

Do I need a yellow fever certificate if I only transit through another country?

You may need to consider the transit country and the exact airport transfer. CDC says a long layover or a transfer requiring immigration can affect yellow fever documentation requirements, so check every transit point in your itinerary.

What other vaccines are recommended for Burundi?

Hepatitis A and typhoid are the main additional travel vaccines identified in the CDC guidance reviewed for Burundi. Cholera vaccination may be considered for travellers going to areas of active transmission, while the final recommendation depends on your itinerary and health history.

Is hepatitis A vaccination recommended for Austrian travellers to Burundi?

Yes, CDC recommends hepatitis A vaccination for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year or older going to Burundi. Infants aged 6–11 months may also need a travel dose in the circumstances described by CDC, and that dose does not count toward the routine two-dose series.

Is typhoid vaccination required for Burundi?

Typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travellers but is not identified in the research as a Burundi entry requirement. It is particularly relevant for rural travel, smaller cities and visits involving friends or relatives.

Is there malaria in Burundi?

Yes. WHO reports malaria risk throughout Burundi throughout the year, predominantly from Plasmodium falciparum, and lists prevention category C. Ask a travel-health professional about prescription prevention and mosquito-bite precautions.

How early should I arrange my Burundi travel vaccinations?

Arrange a travel-health appointment as early as possible, taking your complete itinerary and vaccination record. The sources reviewed do not establish one universal lead time for every vaccine, and the appropriate timing depends on the vaccine, your previous doses and your health.

What should I carry as proof of vaccination?

Carry the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis showing yellow fever vaccination, or an officially issued medical waiver where applicable. CDC says travellers must show an ICVP with evidence of vaccination or a medical waiver to meet a country’s entry requirement.

Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Burundi?

Visa eligibility is separate from vaccination and cannot be determined by this health guide. Check SafariFind’s Burundi visa guide for Austrian citizens and confirm the current requirement with the relevant Burundi diplomatic or immigration authority.