Yellow fever certificate checks tightened on several African and South American routes
Airlines are verifying certificates at check-in for passengers who transited a risk country, not only those departing from one.
- In effect from
- 1 Jun 2026
- Published
- 3 Sept 2026
A certificate becomes valid ten days after vaccination and then lasts for life under international health regulations.
Transit of more than twelve hours in an airport in a risk country can trigger the requirement at your destination.
Carry the paper certificate. Digital copies are widely accepted at check-in but not universally at borders.
Countries affected
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