What Vaccines Do Brazilian Travellers Need for Eswatini 2026?

Quick answer: Brazilian citizens aged 9 months or older should expect to show a yellow fever vaccination certificate when entering Eswatini from Brazil or after qualifying transit through a country where yellow fever transmission occurs. Yellow fever vaccination is not generally recommended for protection against disease in Eswatini itself, because there is no yellow fever transmission risk there.

Before travelling, Brazilian visitors should check routine vaccinations, consider hepatitis A vaccination, discuss typhoid and itinerary-specific vaccines with a clinician, and obtain personalised malaria advice. Arrange a travel-health appointment preferably 6 to 8 weeks before departure, although a late appointment can still be useful.

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

Vaccination requirements for Brazilian travellers: quick table

Vaccine or health measure	Required for entry?	What Brazilian travellers should know
Yellow fever	Usually required when arriving from Brazil or another yellow-fever-risk country	Carry the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP). The rule can also apply after qualifying airport transit in a risk country.
Hepatitis A	Not identified in the research as an entry requirement	Recommended by CDC for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year or older travelling to Eswatini.
Routine vaccines	Not identified in the research as an entry requirement	Be up to date with routine immunisations, including measles, mumps and rubella, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, influenza and chickenpox where relevant.
Typhoid	Not identified in the research as an entry requirement	Recommended for many travellers, particularly those visiting rural areas, smaller cities or friends and relatives.
Malaria prevention	No vaccine certificate requirement identified	Some eastern and lowland areas have malaria risk; ask a clinician whether preventive medication is appropriate.

These are health rules and recommendations, not a substitute for medical advice. Your age, pregnancy status, medical conditions, immune status, previous vaccinations, activities and full route can change the appropriate advice.

Yellow fever certificate rules for Brazil-to-Eswatini travel

Eswatini does not have yellow fever transmission risk, but it requires proof of vaccination from travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. This requirement applies to travellers aged 9 months or older under the country guidance cited by CDC, WHO and NaTHNaC.

Brazil is treated as a country with yellow fever transmission risk in the available country-entry reference. As a result, a traveller flying from Brazil to Eswatini should plan to carry a valid yellow fever certificate, even though the vaccine is not generally recommended solely because of travel to Eswatini.

The same issue may arise if your itinerary includes an airport transit in a yellow-fever-risk country. CDC guidance states that Eswatini’s entry requirement includes qualifying airport transits or layovers of more than 12 hours in a country with risk of yellow fever virus transmission. Review every stop on your ticket, including separate tickets and overnight connections, before departure.

International Health Regulations guidance states that a completed ICVP is valid for the life of the vaccinated person, and countries should not require a routine yellow fever booster as a condition of entry. Keep the original certificate with your passport and check that your personal details match your travel document.

If a medical condition means yellow fever vaccination is contraindicated, discuss a medical waiver with an authorised vaccination centre or travel-health clinician. A waiver may not be accepted in every border situation, so confirm the position with the relevant embassy, health authority and airline before relying on it.

Travellers combining Eswatini with South Africa, Mozambique or a different regional safari itinerary should assess the entire route rather than only the flight into Eswatini. Entry requirements can be triggered by the countries visited or transited through, not only by nationality.

Recommended vaccinations for Eswatini, with timing

Hepatitis A

CDC recommends hepatitis A vaccination for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year or older going to Eswatini. Infants aged 6 to 11 months may also be vaccinated in certain travel circumstances, but that early dose does not count toward the usual routine two-dose series.

People who cannot receive the vaccine because of an allergy to a component may need to discuss immune globulin with a clinician. CDC also identifies immune globulin alongside the initial vaccine dose for some higher-risk travellers aged over 40, immunocompromised travellers or people with chronic medical conditions departing for a risk area in less than two weeks.

Routine immunisations

Check that routine vaccinations are current before every international trip. CDC lists chickenpox, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, influenza, measles-mumps-rubella, polio and shingles among routine vaccines that may be relevant depending on age and medical history. Canada also advises travellers to ensure routine vaccines are up to date before travelling to Eswatini.

Routine immunisation status is especially important for measles because outbreaks can affect international travellers, but the research supplied here does not establish a separate Eswatini entry requirement for MMR. Treat this as personal protection advice, not as a border-document rule.

Typhoid

CDC recommends typhoid vaccination for most travellers to Eswatini, with particular emphasis on people staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities and rural areas. The decision should reflect where you will eat and stay, the length of the trip and your medical history.

Rabies, hepatitis B and other vaccines

Rabies and hepatitis B are not presented in the official research as universal Eswatini entry requirements. A travel-health professional may nevertheless discuss them for selected travellers based on animal contact, remote travel, medical or sexual exposure risks, work, trip length and access to post-exposure care. Do not add these vaccines automatically without an individual assessment.

For a broader comparison of destination advice, see what vaccinations other international travellers may need for Eswatini. The applicable recommendations still depend on your own itinerary and health history.

When should you see a travel-health professional?

Canada advises arranging a travel-health appointment preferably 6 weeks before departure, while UK guidance says to check health risks at least 8 weeks before the trip. A practical planning window for Brazilian travellers is therefore 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Even when departure is sooner, seek advice because some protection and documentation may still be possible.

Malaria in Eswatini: risk areas, medication and prevention

Malaria risk is concentrated in eastern and lower-lying parts of Eswatini. The available country summary identifies the entire Lubombo region and the eastern halves of Hhohho, Manzini and Shiselweni as transmission areas. The same source lists Plasmodium falciparum as the main species and reports chloroquine resistance.

Ask a travel-health clinician whether you should take malaria chemoprophylaxis. The listed options in the country summary include atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine and tafenoquine, but the right choice depends on contraindications, medicines, pregnancy status, trip timing and individual risk. Tafenoquine requires quantitative G6PD testing because it can cause potentially life-threatening haemolysis in people with G6PD deficiency.

Malaria prevention is not only about tablets. Reduce mosquito bites by using repellent, covering exposed skin, sleeping in screened or protected accommodation and following professional advice about bed nets and other barriers. Seek urgent medical care for fever during or after travel and tell the clinician that you have been in a malaria-risk area.

If your trip also includes Kruger National Park or another wildlife safari park in the region, ask for advice based on the complete cross-border itinerary. Risk can differ between destinations, and a safari route may include rural areas where healthcare access is more limited.

Health documents and travel insurance

Carry your yellow fever ICVP in your hand luggage, alongside your passport. Keep a secure digital copy of the certificate and your prescription information, but do not rely on a photograph if an original document is requested at the border. The certificate requirement is separate from whether yellow fever vaccination is medically recommended for Eswatini.

Eswatini may require an arriving air traveller to complete a health form, and health-related questions may be asked at a land border or at King Mswati III International Airport. Confirm the current process with the airline and official Eswatini authorities before travelling.

Travel insurance should be checked for overseas treatment, hospital care and medical evacuation. UK guidance notes that serious accidents or specialist treatment may require transfer to South Africa and advises travellers to contact their insurer quickly if referred to a medical facility.

Travel requirements can change independently of visa rules. For the separate passport and immigration question, read Do Brazilian citizens need an Eswatini visa in 2026? Do not treat visa information as confirmation of vaccination or health-document requirements.

Medication rules and what to pack

Medicine regulations can differ between countries, including for prescription and non-prescription products. UK travel guidance recommends checking the legal status and regulation of medicines before travelling and reviewing best practice for carrying medicines abroad.

• Pack enough regular medication for the full trip and consider carrying extra supplies in case of delays.
• Keep medicines in their original labelled packaging and carry the prescription or a clinician’s letter where appropriate.
• Place essential medicines in hand luggage rather than checked baggage.
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether any malaria medicine or other treatment interacts with your current prescriptions.
• Pack sun protection, insect repellent, a basic first-aid kit and oral rehydration supplies according to your clinician’s advice.
• Carry copies of insurance details, emergency contacts, vaccination records and relevant medical information.

Do not begin, stop or share prescription medicines based only on online travel advice. A Brazilian travel clinic or doctor can check products available locally and issue advice that reflects your health history.

Health facilities and emergencies in Eswatini

Basic healthcare is available in Eswatini, but UK guidance reports shortages of common medicines. For serious accidents, emergencies or specialised treatment, travellers may need care in South Africa. Local private hospitals may arrange evacuation if the traveller has suitable insurance or can provide funds in advance.

The UK travel advisory lists emergency medical numbers 977 and 933 and says to ask for an ambulance. Confirm emergency arrangements with your accommodation when you arrive because local response and coverage can vary by location.

Before departure, compare safari packages on SafariFind with the route, accommodation location and transfer arrangements in mind. A plan that includes remote reserves should prompt a conversation about evacuation cover, medicines and access to medical care, rather than relying only on vaccination status.

Finally, review official Eswatini, Brazilian, airline and public-health guidance shortly before departure. This article is informational content, not legal or medical advice, and requirements can change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Brazilian citizens need a yellow fever certificate for Eswatini?

Yes, Brazilian travellers should plan to carry a yellow fever vaccination certificate when entering Eswatini because Brazil is treated as a yellow-fever-risk country in the available country-entry reference. Eswatini’s requirement applies to travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from a risk country.

Is yellow fever vaccination recommended for travel to Eswatini?

No, CDC says yellow fever vaccination is not generally recommended for travel to Eswatini itself. The certificate can still be required for entry when arriving from Brazil or after qualifying transit through a yellow-fever-risk country.

Does a transit airport count for Eswatini’s yellow fever rule?

Yes, qualifying transit can count. CDC includes airport transits or layovers of more than 12 hours in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, so Brazilian travellers should review every stop on their itinerary.

How long is the yellow fever certificate valid for Eswatini?

A completed International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis is considered valid for the life of the vaccinated person under International Health Regulations guidance. Countries should not require a routine booster as an entry condition, although travellers should still confirm current practice before departure.

Which vaccines are recommended for Brazilian travellers to Eswatini?

Hepatitis A is recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year or older, routine vaccines should be up to date, and typhoid vaccination is recommended for many travellers, especially those visiting rural areas or smaller cities. Additional vaccines depend on your activities and medical history.

How early should I get vaccines before travelling to Eswatini?

Arrange a travel-health appointment about 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Canada recommends preferably 6 weeks, while UK guidance advises checking health risks at least 8 weeks before travelling; a late appointment can still be worthwhile.

Is there malaria in Eswatini?

Yes, malaria risk is reported in eastern and lower-lying areas, including Lubombo and parts of Hhohho, Manzini and Shiselweni. Ask a clinician about preventive medication and mosquito-bite precautions for your exact itinerary.

Which malaria tablets are used for Eswatini?

The available country summary lists atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine and tafenoquine as possible chemoprophylaxis options. A clinician must choose the appropriate medicine, and tafenoquine requires G6PD testing because of haemolysis risk in people with G6PD deficiency.

Can Eswatini require a health form on arrival?

Yes, an arriving air traveller may need to complete a health form, and health questions may be asked at land borders and King Mswati III International Airport. Confirm the current process with your airline and official Eswatini authorities.

What happens if I need specialist medical care in Eswatini?

Serious accidents, emergencies or specialist treatment may require transfer to South Africa, and private hospitals may arrange evacuation if you have appropriate insurance or can provide funds in advance. Check evacuation cover before departure.