PLAN YOUR TRIP
Health and safety in Asia
Most travel in Asia is uneventful. The preparation that matters is mostly paperwork done before you leave.
Before you go
- Check your own government’s travel advice for each country on your route, and check it again close to departure.
- See a travel health clinic well in advance — some vaccinations need several weeks, and a few countries require proof of specific vaccination on entry.
- Take travel insurance that covers medical evacuation. Private hospital costs in parts of the region are high, and remote areas may need an air transfer.
- Carry prescription medicines in their original packaging with a copy of the prescription. Some common medicines are controlled substances in parts of Asia.
This is general informationNothing here is medical advice. Speak to a qualified travel health professional, and confirm entry health requirements with the destination’s own authorities. Tell us about anything out of date through Report Content or support@asia.travel.