Tanzania travel requirements
What documents do you need to travel to Tanzania?
One of the essential travel requirements for Tanzania is to have an approved visa when you arrive.
Citizens of eligible nationalities can apply for the Tanzania visa online (known as the eVisa). If this doesn’t apply to your nationality, you will have to go through the application process at an Embassy or Consulate of Tanzania.
These are the available visas for Tanzania:
- The single entry visa, which allows you to travel once for up to 90 days.
- The multiple entry visa, which allows you to enter and leave the country as much as desired for a year. You can only stay 90 days in Tanzania per entry.
Besides having an approved visa, all travelers will need to show proof of their return flight when they arrive in Tanzania.
Make sure you have everything in order before you apply: learn everything about the visa requirements for Tanzania.
Is it mandatory to have travel insurance to visit Tanzania?
It depends on which areas of the country you wish to explore. If your itinerary includes a stop in Zanzibar, then you will need to show proof of having purchased travel insurance. If your trip is limited to only continental Tanzania, then this won’t be necessary.
Thankfully, applying with us will solve all your problems. Just detail in your application form if you plan on traveling to Zanzibar to apply for your visa and insurance policy at the same time. Once you get your confirmation, print it out and show it to the border authorities.
The official policy demanded by the government is valid for 92 days, covering the duration of the journey and the maximum length of stay allowed by both types of visas. If your planned stay is longer than 90 days, you will need to apply for travel insurance again after that period.
What vaccinations do I need for Tanzania?
There are no mandatory vaccinations needed to travel to Tanzania. However, the following vaccines are recommended for all travelers:
- Chickenpox (Varicella)
- Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
- Flu (influenza)
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
- Shingles
- Cholera
- Hepatitis A and B
- Rabies
- Typhoid
- Polio. Especially important: there’s currently a level 2 alert due to circulation of the poliovirus.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccine for Tanzania?
It depends on where you take your flight to Tanzania from. If you live in an endemic country, or you had a layover in one for 12 hours or more, then you will need to show proof of vaccination against yellow fever.
What are the COVID restrictions in Tanzania?
There are currently no COVID-19 restrictions in place if you wish to travel to Tanzania. However, vaccination against this disease is recommended whenever you plan on taking an international trip.
Currency travel requirements for Tanzania
Foreign travelers can’t leave the country with Tanzanian Shillings (TZS) on them. The best way to avoid related inconveniences is to exchange all TZS before going to the airport. The only two exceptions to this rule are the citizens of Kenya and Uganda.
Travelers must also declare sums higher than USD$10,000 when they enter and leave Tanzania.
Don’t forget to read our guide to the currency of Tanzania for more detailed information about this topic.
