Galápagos Islands

Galápagos Islands

1. Country Information

  • Continent: South America
  • Region: Oceania (territory of Ecuador, Pacific Ocean)

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Vaccination is required for travellers aged 1 to 60 years who have stayed more than 10 days in South American countries where yellow fever (YF) is present (specifically: Colombia, Peru, Brazil and Bolivia). Additionally, proof of vaccination is required for all travellers arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda who have spent any time in those countries, including during stopovers lasting more than 12 hours. In all cases, vaccination must be administered at least 10 days before entering the country.

  • COVID-19
  • Chikungunya
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Rabies (in contact with animals)
  • Typhoid
  • Yellow fever (recommended for travellers from non-risk areas)

4. Routine Vaccinations

  • Diphtheria
  • Tetanus
  • Whooping cough
  • Chickenpox
  • Influenza
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Shingles

5. Special Notes

  • Unique Nature: UNESCO protected area; avoid contact with wild animals.
  • Limited Medical Infrastructure: Access to healthcare is limited; serious cases require evacuation to the mainland to Guayaquil or Quito.