Japan Requires Measles Booster for All Arrivals From July 15
Japan mandates a measles booster for all international arrivals starting July 15. Proof of vaccination within the past 10 years must be shown at immigration. Unvaccinated travellers receive on-site shots at their own cost.
South Africa Requires Polio Booster for All Arrivals From July 20
South Africa will mandate a polio booster vaccine for all international arrivals from July 20. Proof of vaccination must be shown at entry points. The rule applies to citizens and visitors over six months old.
Singapore Mandates Yellow Fever Vaccine for All Arrivals From Africa
Singapore will require proof of yellow fever vaccination for all passengers arriving from 27 African countries starting August 20. The rule applies to both transit and final destination passengers. Certificates must be issued at least 10 days before arrival.
Brazil Mandates Hepatitis A Vaccine for All Incoming Travellers
Brazil requires proof of Hepatitis A vaccination for all international arrivals from August 1. The single-dose requirement applies regardless of origin country. Health officials recorded 3400 cases in the first half of 2026.
South Africa Requires Yellow Fever Vaccine for All Arrivals From July
South Africa will mandate proof of yellow fever vaccination for every international arrival starting July 8. The rule applies regardless of origin country. It matters because it affects millions of travelers connecting through Johannesburg and Cape Town.
India Mandates Hepatitis A Vaccine for US and European Visitors
India's health ministry requires proof of Hepatitis A vaccination for all travelers from the US EU UK and Australia starting August 1. Certificates must be uploaded via the new e-Visa portal. The rule targets rising case reports among foreign visitors.
Australia Mandates COVID Booster for Travelers From High-Risk Regions
Australia requires a COVID-19 booster within the last 12 months for arrivals from 12 specified countries. The rule takes effect August 1 2026. Unvaccinated travelers face fines up to 5,000 Australian dollars.
Canada Requires Yellow Fever Vaccination for Brazil Travelers
Canada updated entry rules on June 23 requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination for all travelers arriving from Brazil. The policy takes effect August 1 and applies regardless of time spent in the country. Officials cite recent outbreaks in northern Brazilian states.
Japan Requires Measles Booster for All Incoming Travelers
Japan mandated proof of measles booster vaccination for all international arrivals starting July 1. The rule follows a domestic outbreak in Osaka and Tokyo. Exemptions apply only for infants under six months and medical contraindications.
Australia Mandates Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine for Northern Territory
Australia now requires proof of Japanese encephalitis vaccination for all arrivals to the Northern Territory. The rule took effect June 15 following two local cases. Unvaccinated travelers face on-arrival vaccination or denial of entry.
South Africa Requires Yellow Fever Vaccination for All Arrivals
South Africa mandates yellow fever vaccination certificates for every international arrival starting August 1. The rule applies regardless of origin country. Certificates must be issued at least 10 days before travel.
Italy Mandates Hepatitis A Vaccination Proof for Summer Arrivals
Italy requires proof of Hepatitis A vaccination for all international arrivals starting July 1. The rule applies to travelers from outside the EU Schengen area. Certificates must be uploaded via the Italy Travel Health portal at least 14 days before entry.