The essentials in 30 seconds
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No mandatory vaccine from France
A traveler flying directly from France needs no specific vaccine to enter Indonesia, including for a stay in Bali.
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Yellow fever, a special case
The yellow fever vaccination certificate is only required when transiting through a country where the disease is endemic (sub-Saharan Africa, some South American countries).
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Hepatitis A nearly systematic
Recommended for nearly all travelers heading to Indonesia, regardless of the type of trip planned.
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No malaria in Bali or classic tourist areas
No antimalarial treatment is needed for a stay limited to Bali, Jakarta or Java. The risk exists in some districts in the eastern archipelago, to assess in consultation if your trip extends there.
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Dengue sharply rising in 2026
A notable rise in dengue cases is reported across Indonesian territory in 2026, with no vaccine systematically recommended for a one-off trip. Mosquito protection remains the best prevention.
Vaccines by travel situation
What applies depending on your stay profile.
| Vaccine | Status | Applies to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow fever | Mandatory if transiting through a risk country | Travelers who transited through an endemic country | ||
| DTP, whooping cough, measles | Recommended | All travelers (routine French schedule update) | ||
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | Nearly all travelers | ||
| Hepatitis B, typhoid | Recommended | Long or frequent stays | ||
| Japanese encephalitis | To assess in consultation | Extended rural stays, outside beach-focused Bali | ||
| Antimalarial | Not needed in Bali/Jakarta/Java | To assess for the eastern archipelago |
Indonesia vaccines 2026: which ones you actually need
No vaccine is mandatory to travel to Indonesia or Bali from France. The yellow fever certificate is only required when transiting through a country where the disease is endemic. Some vaccines still stay recommended, particularly hepatitis A.
No mandatory vaccine from France
A traveler flying directly from France to Indonesia needs no specific vaccine to enter the country, whether the stay is limited to Bali or extends to a multi-island circuit.
The special case of yellow fever
The yellow fever vaccination certificate is only required in one specific case: transiting through a country where the disease is endemic, notably in sub-Saharan Africa or some South American areas. A traveler flying directly from France isnโt affected.
Recommended (non-mandatory) vaccines
- Hepatitis A: recommended for nearly all travelers heading to Indonesia, regardless of the type of trip planned (beach, cultural, adventure)
- Up-to-date French vaccination schedule: DTP, whooping cough, measles, the recommended baseline before any trip
- Hepatitis B: recommended for long or frequent stays
- Typhoid: recommended for circuits off the classic tourist areas or with less controlled food hygiene conditions
- Rabies: to assess in consultation for rural stays, particularly with young children or when far from medical centers
- Japanese encephalitis: to assess depending on the stayโs length and conditions, not systematic for a beach-focused stay like Bali
Malaria: no risk in Bali
No antimalarial treatment is recommended for a stay limited to Bali, Jakarta or major Java tourist areas. A risk exists in some districts in the eastern archipelago (notably Papua and some less-visited islands), to assess in consultation if your circuit extends beyond these classic areas.
Dengue vigilance in 2026
A notable rise in dengue cases is reported across Indonesian territory in 2026. No vaccine is systematically recommended for a one-off short trip. Prevention relies mainly on mosquito protection: skin repellent, covering clothing at the end of the day, air conditioning or netting to sleep.
General health precautions
- Avoid tap water, favor sealed bottled water
- Caution with ice in drinks outside reliable tourist establishments
- Suitable sun protection, particularly at altitude and on the water
- A basic first-aid kit for circuits far from urban centers
Other practical info Indonesia
- Visa: e-VOA mandatory, 500,000 IDR
- Safety: snatch theft, tainted alcohol
- Budget: how much to plan per day
- Airports: Bali, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Lombok
Page written by Marie L., Southeast Asia specialist, editor-in-chief of LโHeure du Voyage. 12 years of experience, regular stays in Indonesia since 2017. Updated: August 5, 2026. Verified by 2 experts.
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Marie Laurent
Verified authorSoutheast Asia specialist ยท 12 years experience.