By The Escape desk · Last verified 7 October 2026
In Singapore, travel vaccinations are given at hospital travel clinics, such as the SGH Travel Clinic run by infectious disease specialists, at private travel and medical clinics, and at many GPs for common vaccines. SGH advises visiting four to six weeks before you travel. Vaccines needed only for travel, such as yellow fever, typhoid and Japanese encephalitis, are generally paid out of pocket, and travel insurance does not cover them. Indicative early-2026 clinic prices were about S$233 for yellow fever, from S$49 for typhoid and from S$101 for hepatitis A, plus a consultation fee. One rule is the law: everyone, Singapore residents included, arriving within six days of being in a yellow fever risk country needs a valid yellow fever certificate or faces quarantine.
A short clinic visit now is far kinder than a fever on safari. Here is how to plan it.
Quick facts
- When: four to six weeks before departure, per the SGH Travel Clinic.
- Where: hospital travel clinics, private travel clinics and many GPs.
- Yellow fever: only at designated Yellow Fever Centres, such as SGH.
- Who pays: travel-only vaccines are usually out of pocket; MediSave covers listed adult schedule vaccines, not typical travel ones.
- Certificate rule: needed on arrival in Singapore after a yellow fever risk country within the previous six days.
- Validity: yellow fever certificate valid from 10 days after vaccination, for life.
Where to go
| Option | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital travel clinic (e.g. SGH Travel Clinic) | Complex trips, yellow fever, malaria tablets, altitude advice | SGH is a designated Yellow Fever Centre; serves patients aged 16 and above; doctor consultations by appointment |
| Private travel or medical clinic | Convenience and evening or weekend slots | Check whether it is a designated Yellow Fever Centre if you need that vaccine |
| Your GP | Common vaccines such as hepatitis A, typhoid and flu | Call ahead; not every clinic stocks every vaccine |
SGH notes that its clinic offers country-specific advice and vaccinations, malaria prevention, altitude sickness prevention, health screening for overseas study or work, and post-travel consultations. Hours are weekdays except public holidays; check SGH’s page for current times.
What it costs
Public clinics do not all publish vaccine prices, so the figures below come from a published early-2026 survey of Singapore clinic prices, per dose. They are a guide only; ask your clinic for a quote, and note that some vaccines need more than one dose.
| Vaccine | Indicative price per dose (early 2026) |
|---|---|
| Yellow fever | About S$233 |
| Hepatitis A | From S$101 |
| Typhoid | From S$49 |
| Japanese encephalitis | About S$325 |
| Rabies | About S$264 |
| Cholera (oral) | About S$273 |
| Consultation fee | About S$30 to S$80, where charged |
Singapore’s yellow fever rule
Singapore’s Communicable Diseases Agency requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate from all travellers, including Singapore residents, who have been in a country with risk of yellow fever transmission in the six days before arriving. That includes an airport transit of more than 12 hours in such a country. The certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination and lasts for life. Without one, you are liable to be quarantined for six days from leaving the risk country, even if your certificate becomes valid during that time.
A worked example
Aaron is going on safari in Kenya and visits a travel clinic six weeks before departure. The doctor recommends yellow fever, typhoid and a first dose of hepatitis A.
- Vaccines: S$233 + S$49 + S$101 = S$383 at the indicative prices above.
- Consultation: S$30 to S$80, taking the total to S$413 to S$463.
- Timing: vaccinated six weeks out, his yellow fever certificate is valid well before he flies home.
- Paperwork: he packs the certificate in his hand luggage for arrival at Changi.
The WahLiao Verdict
Book a travel clinic as soon as your flights are confirmed, not the week before, and bring your itinerary and old vaccination records so you pay only for what you need. If your trip touches Africa or South America, check the yellow fever list early: Singapore will ask for the certificate on your way home, and quarantine is a poor souvenir.
Questions people ask
How early should I get vaccinated?
Four to six weeks before travel is the SGH Travel Clinic’s advice, as some vaccines need time or several doses.
Can I use MediSave for travel vaccines?
Generally not for travel-only vaccines such as yellow fever, typhoid and Japanese encephalitis. Ask the clinic what is claimable for your case.
Does my yellow fever certificate expire?
No. Singapore treats it as valid for life, starting 10 days after vaccination.
Does travel insurance pay for vaccines?
Usually not. Travel insurance covers emergencies while you are away, not preparation before the trip.
Sources: Communicable Diseases Agency, yellow fever certificate and quarantine rules; Singapore General Hospital, SGH Travel Clinic services and timing; The Money Bees, early-2026 survey of travel vaccine prices. The Escape explains; it does not advise.
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