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 online visa (the Tanzania e visa). Those travelers who aren’t need to go through the process at an Embassy or Consulate of Tanzania.
These are the available visas for Tanzania:
- The ordinary visa, a single entry visa with a 90-day validity.
- The multiple entry visa, with 3-month stays permitted during its one-year validity.
- The transit visa, a single entry visa that is valid for 2 weeks.
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 for your Visa: learn everything about the visa requirements for Tanzania.
Is having insurance part of the travel requirements for Tanzania?
The Tanzania travel requirements don’t include purchasing travel insurance before arriving in the country.
Even though it’s not mandatory, it is strongly advised, especially if you plan on spending time in nature. Make sure your policy covers all the activities included in your travel itinerary in case of an unexpected emergency.
What vaccinations do I need for Tanzania?
There are no mandatory vaccinations in the Tanzania travel requirements. However, the following vaccines are recommended for all travelers going to Tanzania:
- 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 on them. The best way to avoid related inconveniences is to exchange all TZS before going to the airport. The only two exceptions are citizens of Kenya and Uganda, which can leave with Tanzanian Shillings.
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.
