Angelika Pickardt

July 1, 2026, 3:45 am | Read time: 2 minutes

No vaccinations are required for entry from Germany. However, if you have previously stayed in a yellow fever area, you must provide proof of a valid yellow fever vaccination. Additionally, the German Foreign Office recommends keeping standard vaccinations up to date according to the vaccination schedule of the Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO). For optimal health protection, some travel vaccinations are also advisable. TRAVELBOOK explains which vaccinations these are and which diseases pose a risk in Thailand.

Which Vaccinations Are Mandatory for Thailand?

No mandatory vaccinations are required for direct entry from Germany. However, a yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all travelers entering from a yellow fever area or who have spent more than 12 hours in transit there. This regulation applies to individuals from nine months of age. Thailand itself is not a yellow fever area.

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Recommended Vaccinations for Thailand

For Travelers in General

• Tetanus
• Diphtheria
• Hepatitis A
• Rabies

For Travelers with Special Risks

• Hepatitis B (for close social contacts and long-term stays)
• Typhoid (in areas with poor hygiene conditions)
• Japanese encephalitis (especially for stays in rural areas during the rainy season from May to October)
• Poliomyelitis (for trekking trips, poor hygiene conditions, and long-term stays)
• Dengue fever (for travelers who have already had a dengue infection)

Is There an Increased Risk of Infection in Thailand for Diseases Without Vaccination?

In Thailand, there is a risk of infection for diseases for which there is no vaccination. These include:

• Intestinal infections
• Schistosomiasis
• Filariasis
• Borreliosis

Sources

• German Foreign Office: www.auswaertiges-amt.de
• Tropical Institute: www.tropeninstitut.de