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Calm beaches and serene scenes cover Christmas Island. Enjoy it without worry with Passport Health's premiere travel vaccination and medication services.

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Christmas Island gets its name from Captain William Mynors who passed it on his ship on Christmas Day 1643.

Christmas Island has 411 recorded plant species with 18 of them being native. The territory also has 20 varieties of crabs and eight species or subspecies of sea birds. Birds like the Abbott’s Booby and the Christmas Island Frigatebird are endangered species which make their homes on the island.

On This Page:
Do I Need Vaccines for Christmas Island?
Do I Need a Visa to Travel to Christmas Island?
What is the Climate Like in Christmas Island?
How Safe is Christmas Island?
Witness the Spectacular Red Crab Migration
What Should I Pack for Christmas Island?
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Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Christmas Island. The National Travel Health Network and Centre and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Christmas Island: COVID-19, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies, yellow fever and tetanus.

See the bullets below to learn more about some of these key immunisations:

  • COVID-19 –
    Airborne –
    Recommended for all travellers
  • Hepatitis A –
    Food & Water –
    Recommended for most travellers to the region, especially if unvaccinated.
  • Hepatitis B –
    Blood & Body Fluids –
    Recommended for travellers to most regions.
  • Tetanus –
    Wounds or Breaks in Skin –
    Recommended for travelers to most regions, especially if not previously vaccinated.
  • Typhoid –
    Food & Water –
    Recommended for travellers
    to most regions.
  • Rabies –
    Saliva of Infected Animals –
    Vaccine recommended for long-stay travellers and those who may come in contact with animals.
  • Yellow Fever –
    Mosquito –
    Required if travelling from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Excludes the Galapagos in Ecuador and Misiones in Argentina.

See the tables below for more information:

Recommended Travel Vaccinations for Christmas Island

VACCINE HOW DISEASE SPREADS DETAILS
COVID-19 Airborne Recommended for all travellers
Hepatitis A Food & Water Recommended for most travellers to the region, especially if unvaccinated.
Hepatitis B Blood & Body Fluids Recommended for travellers
to most regions.
Tetanus Wounds or Breaks in Skin Recommended for travelers to most regions, especially if not previously vaccinated.
Typhoid Food & Water Recommended for travellers
to most regions.
Rabies Saliva of Infected Animals Vaccine recommended for long-stay travellers and those who may come in contact with animals.
Yellow Fever Mosquito Required if travelling from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Excludes the Galapagos in Ecuador and Misiones in Argentina.

Sources: NaTHNaC, WHO and ISTM

Chikungunya is also on the island. Take steps to protect yourself with mosquito repellent and netting.

Visit our vaccinations page to learn more. Travel safely with Passport Health and schedule your appointment today by calling or book online now.

A visa is required for entry to Christmas Island. An Electronic Travel Authority visa can be obtained online before arrival. Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required if you are travelling from a region where yellow fever is present.

Christmas Island Entry Requirements

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Sources: Embassy of Australia and GOV.UK

Christmas Island has a warm, tropical climate with even temperatures year round.

Humidity in the territory is around 80 to 90% with trade-winds coming from the southeast.

The wet season is from November to April, with storms and some swells during the period. February is the wettest month.

The dry season is from May to October.

April is the hottest month with temperatures in the low 20’s. Temperatures only fluctuate between the high-10’s and high 20’s Celsius all year.

Due to Christmas Island’s terrain, it is important to be safe when hiking and exploring. Keep to tracks, visitor areas, and roads – it is very easy to get lost in the rainforest. Carry plenty of drinking water and small snacks with you. Always follow instructions and advice from park rangers and pay attention to signs.

Some roads are meant for four-wheel-drive only, with steep, narrow or slippery sections. You should also watch out for crab migration over roads.

Remember that seasides are not patrolled by lifeguards. You must watch out for swell, rips, undertows, and large waves yourself. The only seaside location Parks Australia recommends is Flying Fish Cove.

Christmas Island has 40 species of crabs. The most famous is gecarcoidea natalis, the Christmas Island red crab. Around 40-50 million red crabs live on the island. Though many are a charming bright red, some are orange with a few rare purple crabs existing as well.

Most of the year the crabs like to stay in the many shady spots of Christmas Island. But, once a year the red crabs come out in hordes to migrate to mate. The most common months for this spectacular event range are October to December. But, it can sometimes be later in January.

Think ahead on what to pack by perusing these suggestions:

  • Appropriate Clothing – Christmas Island can be warm and humid. Be sure to pack for the time of year and the activities you wish to do. Consider items such as sun cream, water-protective gear, and bathing suits.
  • Health Kit – It is always useful to have important first aid kit items whilst travelling. This includes bandages and antibacterial wipes. The advises bring a traveller’s diarrhoea kit to help deal with the effects of the illness should it be necessary.
  • Insect Repellent – With chikungunya being present on the Christmas Island repellent is a must.

If you are in Christmas Island and have an emergency (for example, been attacked, arrested or someone has died) contact the nearest consular services. Contact the embassy before arrival if you have additional questions on entry requirements, safety concerns or are in need of assistance.

While there is no consulate or embassy in Christmas Island, it is served by the British embassy in Australia:

British High Commission Canberra
Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia
Telephone: +61 (0)2 6270 6666
Emergency Phone:
Fax: +61 (0)2 6273 3236
Email: australia.enquiries@fco.gov.uk

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