Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

1. Country Information

  • Continent: Asia
  • Region: South Asia

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥9 months arriving from countries with yellow fever transmission risk.

3. Recommended Vaccinations

  • COVID-19
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Rabies (risk of contact with animals or travel to remote areas)
  • Typhoid
  • Japanese Encephalitis (for longer stays in rural areas)

4. Routine Vaccinations

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

5. Special Notes

  • Malaria: Sri Lanka was declared malaria-free by the WHO in 2016.
  • Dengue: There is risk of dengue – use mosquito protection measures.
  • Popular destination: Sri Lanka is a popular tourist destination from Poland.