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Travel Advisory July 31, 2023

Tanzania - level 2: exercise increased caution.

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

Exercise increased caution in Tanzania due to crime, terrorism, and targeting of LGBTI persons .  Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Reconsider Travel To:

  • Mtwara Region in southern Tanzania due to the threat of terrorism.

Country Summary : Violent crime, such as assault, sexual assault, robberies, mugging, and carjacking, is common.  Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crime.

Terrorist groups could attack in Tanzania with little or no warning, targeting embassies, police stations, mosques, and other places frequented by Westerners. Please see the additional information below regarding the increased threat of terrorism in Mtwara Region.

Members of the LGBTI community have been arrested, targeted, harassed, and/or charged with unrelated offenses.  Individuals detained under suspicion of same-sex sexual conduct could be subject to forced anal examinations.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Tanzania.

If you decide to travel to Tanzania:

  • Always carry a copy of your U.S. passport and visa and keep original documents in a secure location.
  • Be aware of your surroundings.
  • Do not leave your food or drink unattended.
  • Stay alert in all locations, especially those frequented by Westerners.
  • Avoid public displays of affection particularly between same-sex couples.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
  • Review the Country Security Report for Tanzania.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

Mtwara Region in southern Tanzania – Level 3: Reconsider Travel There have been reports of violence in Mtwara Region in southern Tanzania. Increased activity by extremists along the southern border has led to attacks against both government and civilian targets.

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Yellow fever required if traveling from a yellow fever endemic country

Travelers are required to declare international currency valuing more than $10,000 on both entrance and exit from Tanzania. Non-residents (except Kenyans and Ugandans) may not import or export Tanzanian Shillings (TZS)

Non-residents (except Kenyans and Ugandans) may not import or export Tanzanian Shillings (TZS)

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U.s. embassy dar es salaam.

686 Old Bagamoyo Road, Msasani Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Telephone:  +(255) 22-229-4000 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(255) 22-229-4000, dial '1' for an emergency operator Fax: +(255) 22-229-4721 Email:   [email protected]

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements

Visas are required for U.S. citizens traveling to Tanzania.

Foreign nationals may apply for a visa online in advance of travel. Applicants may complete the e-visa application form and make payment online with a credit card or bank transfer at www.immigration.go.tz . If the e-visa is approved, the applicant will receive a “grant notice” via email. Present a copy of the grant notice to the Immigration Officer on arrival at the airport in Tanzania.

U.S. citizens may also obtain a tourist visa upon arrival at the airport in Tanzania. The cost is $100 USD. Be prepared to pay in cash in case connectivity issues make electronic transactions impossible.

A passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond visa issuance and/or date of entry, and at least one blank visa page, is required. Visitors who enter on visas must present a roundtrip ticket and demonstrate they have sufficient funds for their stay.

Be prepared to show your passport and explain your visa status when entering or departing Zanzibar or when traveling around the mainland.

Volunteer activity – even if the traveler is paying for the opportunity – is prohibited on a tourist visa. If you plan to engage in business or commercial transactions in Tanzania, please consult with the Embassy of Tanzania in Washington, D.C. before applying for a visa.

Visit the Embassy of Tanzania website for the most current visa information. Read the page on visas and immigration to ensure you will have the correct status during your visit to Tanzania.

For information on obtaining a residence permit, please see the Tanzanian Immigration Department's Ministry for Home Affairs website  or contact them by phone: Dar es Salaam: +255 (0) 22 2850575/6 Zanzibar: +255 (0) 24 223 9148

Yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers arriving from, or having transited through, countries where yellow fever is endemic. Direct arrivals from non-endemic countries, including all countries in Europe and North America, are usually not required to show a yellow fever vaccination certificate. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides additional information about recommended vaccines and medications for travelers going to Tanzania. The CDC notes there are reports that unless a traveler has a medical exemption letter from a physician, some immigration officials require evidence of the vaccine for entry in Tanzania – particularly entry via Zanzibar – from all travelers. Travelers with neither the shot nor an exemption letter are usually allowed entry and directed to a health officer to obtain the vaccine. The CDC recommends that travelers staying for an extended time or those who will be heavily exposed to mosquitoes consider obtaining the vaccination before visiting Tanzania.  

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Tanzania.

Find information on  dual nationality ,  prevention of international child abduction and customs regulations on our websites.

Currency Restrictions: Travelers are required to declare international currency valuing more than $10,000 on both entrance and exit from Tanzania. Non-residents (except Kenyans and Ugandans) may not import or export Tanzanian Shillings (TZS.)

Safety and Security

Terrorist incidents, including the 1998 bombings of the U.S. Embassies in Dar es Salaam and Nairobi, as well as occasional attacks by extremists on police stations and mosques, among other targets, highlight the threat posed by terrorism in East Africa and underscore the capacity of terrorist groups to carry out such attacks against Westerners.

U.S. citizens should exercise caution when traveling between Julius Nyerere International Airport and Dar es Salaam, as there have been incidents of robberies while cars are stopped at traffic lights and kidnappings. Drivers should lock their doors and keep windows up at all times.

Crime: U.S. citizens are urged to exercise caution and stay current with media coverage of local events. Report crimes to the closest police station and request a copy of the report to use for any insurance claims.

Muggings, Robberies, and Assaults:

Robberies are common in Tanzania. U.S citizens become victims when they hail taxis at airports, bus stations, hotels, or on the street. Victims are held until they provide passwords for credit/debit cards and are driven around town to deplete their accounts at all available ATMs. Victims are usually released hours later. A number of people have been victimized en route to the airport. To minimize risk, travelers should use marked or known modes of transport. They should also consider leaving ATM cards at home and traveling to Tanzania with a minimal number of credit cards.

  • Stay alert when walking on beaches, footpaths, and roads; especially on Zanzibar, in Dar es Salaam, and Arusha.
  • Avoid carrying a bag, wearing flashy jewelry, or using personal electronics while in public.
  • If you must carry a bag, hold it by the handle loosely so you can let go quickly and not be injured if someone in a passing vehicle attempts to grab it. Do not put the strap across your chest as you can be dragged and badly injured.
  • While on safari, visiting parks, hiking, or mountain climbing, remain alert to your surroundings and report anything unusual to your tour guide, park ranger, or the police.
  • If someone attempts to rob you, hand over all your valuables immediately, comply with the demands, and do not make eye contact with the aggressors.

ATM/Bank Fraud: To reduce your vulnerability:

  • Minimize the amount of cash you carry.
  • Avoid using stand-alone ATMs.
  • Monitor your account balance regularly and immediately report unusual activity.
  • Avoid using debit cards if possible.
  • If you will be spending time outside of the large cities, have sufficient cash or traveler’s checks for your trip.

Reputable financial institutions will require the bearer of a traveler’s check to present the original receipt for the checks and proof of identity before completing a transaction.

If a public official attempts to solicit the payment of a fine from you, ask to travel to the nearest police station to file a report regarding the incident. Obtain a receipt and a written report of any such transactions. If your passport is seized, ask for a receipt, note the officer’s name, location, and contact details and report it immediately to the U.S. Embassy.

Home Invasions: U.S. citizens residing in Arusha and Dar es Salaam frequently report crimes targeting the homes of expatriates. Armed home invasions usually involve some violence and some victims have been seriously injured.

  • If you live in Tanzania, ensure that your home has a safe haven, a secure area with reinforced barriers, where you can retreat and remain safe if intruders enter.
  • A professional security company with 24-hour guards and roving patrols as well as the use of house alarms can help mitigate risks.

Carjackings: To avoid carjackings:

  • Drive with doors locked and windows rolled up.
  • Do not stop in unpopulated areas.
  • Travel in convoys if possible.
  • Be wary of drivers of stopped cars flagging motorists down for assistance.

Dar es Salaam: Exercise caution in the Coco Beach area of Touré Drive, the scenic beachfront road leading from the Sea Cliff Hotel into town, on Msasani Peninsula. This road is a concern any time of day or night, whether you are on foot or in a vehicle. There are regular reports of muggings, pick-pockets, and thefts from cars.

Walking or jogging on the streets at any time can be hazardous because motorists can be careless, pathways abruptly end, and there are frequently no shoulders.  

Zanzibar: Beware of pickpocketing, assaults, and bag snatching in Zanzibar. Wear modest dress and keep a low profile, especially on Friday afternoons, the traditional time to attend mosque.

Arusha: In Arusha, the high number of foreign tourists attracts pickpockets and bag snatchers. You are strongly discouraged from walking around at dusk or at night, and encouraged to avoid the section of Arusha on the far side of the Themi River at all times when on foot. Many muggings have occurred near the clock tower in the center of town.

Tanga: Criminals use the Amboni Caves north of Tanga City to hide from authorities. Police and military raid the cave system to apprehend criminals. Additionally, armed robberies in the shopping establishments of the Mzizima Ward of Tanga Rural District are common.

Mwanza: Violence and attacks by armed groups in and around the city of Mwanza have increased. You should remain alert and avoid large gatherings when travelling to Mwanza.

Pwani coastal region: Following an uptick in violence in April 2017, Tanzanian authorities have increased their security presence in the Pwani coastal region, about 100km south of Dar es Salaam. Additional checkpoints are in place, particularly on highways and in towns.

See the Department of State and the FBI pages for information on scams.

VICTIMS OF CRIME:

U.S. citizen victims of crime should report crimes to the local police at 111 and contact the U.S. Embassy at 255 22 229 4122 and at 255 22 229 4000, dial ‘1’ for an emergency operator.

Sexual Assault: Sexual assault is a risk for U.S. citizens, especially for women travelers. Victims of sexual assault should see a doctor immediately to ask about the availability of post-exposure HIV prophylaxis or other necessary medical care. They should also report crimes to local police at 111 and may contact the U.S. Embassy at 255 22 229 4122 and at 255 22 229 4000, dial ‘1’ for an emergency operator.

  • Avoid drinks given to you by strangers and do not leave your drink unattended
  • Avoid walking after sunset, especially alone
  • Be careful about sharing travel plans as well as personal and social media information

Some police stations in Dar es Salaam (such as Oysterbay and Selander Bridge) offer a special desk for tourists to report crimes. However, they have limited daytime hours. In general, police stations may not have an English speaker available or be staffed to make a written report even during opening hours.

Local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes.

See our webpage on help for U.S. victims of crime overseas .

  • help you find appropriate medical care
  • assist you in reporting a crime to the police
  • contact relatives or friends with your written consent
  • explain the local criminal justice process in general terms
  • provide a list of local attorneys
  • provide information on victim’s compensation programs in the U.S.
  • provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution
  • help you find accommodation and arrange flights home
  • replace a stolen or lost passport

Domestic Violence: U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence may contact the Embassy for assistance.

Tourism:  The tourism industry is unevenly regulated, and safety inspections for equipment and facilities do not consistently occur. Hazardous areas/activities are not always identified with appropriate signage, and staff may not be trained or certified either by the host government or by recognized authorities in the field. In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is typically available only in/near major cities. First responders are generally unable to access areas outside of major cities and to provide urgent medical treatment. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance. See our webpage for more information on insurance providers for overseas coverage .

Local Laws & Special Circumstances

Criminal Penalties: You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.

Penalties for possession or sale of illegal drugs of any kind are severe in Tanzania, with a minimum sentence of seven years imprisonment for simple possession and 30 years to life for more serious charges.

Furthermore, some laws are also prosecutable in the United States, regardless of local law. For examples, see our website on crimes against minors abroad and the Department of Justice website.

Arrest Notification: If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately.

Photography: Photographing military installations is forbidden. Individuals have been detained and/or had their cameras and film confiscated for taking pictures of hospitals, schools, bridges, industrial sites, and airports. Sites where photography is prohibited are not always marked.

Animal products: In Tanzania, it is illegal to export an animal or animal part (including live or dead animal parts, such as skins, bones, teeth, and feathers) without export certification from the Tanzanian government. It is also illegal to export any such products received as a gift or exchange without the correct documentation. The penalties can range from a fine and/or two to five years imprisonment. Additionally, it is illegal to gather, collect, or remove flora or fauna, including seashells and ebony or mpingo wood. Penalties include a fine and/or imprisonment of up to two years.

Safaris: Remember that the animals you encounter on safaris are wild. Their reflexes and reaction times are quicker than those of trained guides. Critically review and assess the protection measures offered by safari companies. Stay in vehicles or protected enclosures when in game parks.

If you have chronic health problems, consider the risks before joining an extended trip in the African wilderness where emergency medical help is not readily available.

  • Know the signs of altitude sickness.
  • Heed the advice of the professionals organizing the ascent.
  • Don't try to save money by selecting a tour guide who offers a faster ascent - your body needs adequate time to acclimate to the altitude.
  • If you experience altitude sickness, descend immediately and seek medical help.

What to Wear: While visiting Tanzania, you should dress modestly (upper arms and legs covered and no exposed midriffs) outside of the hotel or resort and when arriving and departing from Zanzibar.

Ramadan: During the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast during daylight hours, avoid eating, drinking, smoking, or chewing gum in public except in hotels or restaurants.

Scams: U.S. citizens have been victims of scams involving the alleged sale of gold, diamonds, gemstones, minerals, and other natural resources. You should be very cautious of seemingly lucrative business opportunities offered by agents based in, or with ties to, Tanzania and neighboring countries.

There are also scams involving offers to arrange volunteer visas and safari excursions. Vet anyone offering to provide you such a service and check their references carefully.

Faith-Based Travelers: See our following webpages for details:

  • Faith-Based Travel Information
  • International Religious Freedom Report – see country reports
  • Human Rights Report – see country reports
  • Hajj Fact Sheet for Travelers
  • Best Practices for Volunteering Abroad

LGBTI Rights: Tanzania’s penal code criminalizes consensual same-sex sexual activity on the mainland and on Zanzibar. Those arrested and charged for consensual same-sex sexual conduct may be sentenced up to thirty years in prison. Authorities use the penal code to intimidate and arrest individuals on the basis of their real or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. Individuals detained under suspicion of same-sex sexual conduct may be subject to or threatened with forced anal examinations. Members of the LGBTI community may be denied entry to Tanzania by immigration authorities (including on Zanzibar) or once admitted may be targeted, harassed, and/or charged with unrelated offenses. Public displays of affection between persons of the same sex may be met with harassment or violence. Non-governmental organizations that support the LGBTI community and their staff may also be targeted, harassed, or have staff members detained by local authorities.

See our LGBTI Travel Information page and section 6 of our Human Rights report for further details.

Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance: Individuals with disabilities may find accessibility and accommodation challenging to find in Tanzania. Sidewalks are nearly non-existent and there are frequent power outages. The Tanzanian constitution prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities.

Students: See our Students Abroad page and FBI travel tips .

Women Travelers: Hire only legitimate tour guides, preferably arranged by a known travel agency or hotel. Be wary of offers of sightseeing from new contacts and avoid being alone with strangers who propose special, customized sightseeing trips. Practice common sense and remain vigilant regarding your surroundings.

If you are the victim of sexual assault, see your doctor immediately to ask about the availability of post-exposure HIV prophylaxis or seek medical care outside of Tanzania if needed. Feminine hygiene products can be difficult to obtain, particularly outside of large cities.

See our travel tips for Women Travelers .

We do not pay medical bills. Be aware that U.S. Medicare does not apply overseas.

Click here to access the list of medical facilities in Tanzania from the Embassy website.

Medical Insurance: Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. See our webpage for more information on insurance providers for overseas coverage .

  • We strongly recommend supplemental insurance to cover medical evacuation.
  • Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging with your doctor’s prescription.  

Vaccinations: Be up-to-date on all vaccinations recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although Tanzania typically only requires yellow fever shots for those traveling from an endemic country, there are occasional reports of officials requiring yellow fever shots from all foreign travelers.

Further health information:

  • World Health Organization
  • U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Travel and Transportation

Road Conditions and Safety: Road travel in Tanzania can be extremely dangerous, especially at night. Traffic in Tanzania moves on the left. Drivers and pedestrians alike must maintain vigilance. Although a number of inter-city highways are periodically repaved and maintained, maintenance schedules are erratic and even good roads may deteriorate quickly due to weather conditions.

During the rainy seasons (late March to mid-June and mid-November to mid-December), many roads in Tanzania, both urban and rural, are passable only with four-wheel-drive vehicles.

Traffic Laws: Tanzanian law requires all motor vehicle operators to be in possession of a valid driver’s license. Persons staying in Tanzania for fewer than six months may use a valid U.S. driver’s license after validation by local traffic authorities, or an international driver’s license. Persons intending to remain in Tanzania for more than six months are required to obtain a Tanzanian driver’s license. All vehicles are required to carry third-party liability insurance and to post the decal in the front window.

Public Transportation: Use taxis or hire a driver from a reputable source. When traveling by taxi:

  • Do not ride in a taxi hailed by someone you do not know.
  • Ask the hotel or restaurant to recommend a driver. Before entering the vehicle, ask the driver to see their credentials, take a picture of the taxi license plates, and send the photo to a friend.
  • Make sure the child locks are not engaged and the door can be opened from the inside.
  • After entering, lock the doors and roll up the windows. If the driver unlocks the doors or rolls down the windows, exit immediately.
  • Do not ride in taxis already carrying a passenger. If a taxi stops to allow another person to enter, exit immediately.

Travelers should also avoid using dala-dala microbuses and bajaji, three-wheeled taxis.

Ferries traveling between the mainland and Zanzibar may be unsafe. When traveling by ferry:

  • Travel on a high-speed ferry.
  • Purchase your tickets inside the ferry terminal, from a travel agency, or online in advance, not from vendors outside.
  • Tickets should include your name, date of travel, and class of travel.
  • Travel during daylight with good visibility, fair weather, and calm water.
  • Avoid overcrowded vessels or those which lack sufficient life vests, easy access to exits, and a functioning communications system.
  • Become familiar with emergency procedures on board, especially the locations of life jackets and emergency exits.
  • Beware of pickpockets aboard the ferry, and be wary even of uniformed personnel who seek to assist you.

See our Road Safety page for more information.

Motorcycles: Riding motorcycles is not advisable and is restricted in some areas.

Aviation Safety Oversight: As there is no direct commercial air service to the United States by carriers registered in Tanzania, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not assessed the government of Tanzania's Civil Aviation Authority for compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards. Further information may be found on the FAA's safety assessment page.

Maritime Travel: Mariners planning travel to Tanzania should also check for U.S. maritime advisories and alerts at www.marad.dot.gov/msci . Information may also be posted to the U.S. Coast Guard homeport website and the NGA broadcast warnings website (select “broadcast warnings”).

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  • See the  State Department’s travel website  for the  Worldwide Caution  and  Travel Advisories .
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Review information about International Parental Child Abduction in Tanzania . For additional IPCA-related information, please see the International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act ( ICAPRA ) report.

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A visa is a permission granted to a foreign visitor who intends to enter into Tanzania for the purpose of visit, tourism, leisure, holiday, business, health treatment, attending conference or any other related activities recognised by Laws of the country.

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Do I need a visa to go to Tanzania?

Jabulile Ngwenya

Nov 15, 2023 • 6 min read

A tourist watches zebras on a safari in Tanzania

A Serengeti safari is the ideal way to get close to East Africa's amazing wildlife © Tamara Malesevic / EyeEm / Getty Images

There are endless reasons to visit Tanzania – wildlife-filled safaris, stunning beaches and Africa's tallest mountain are just a few reasons this beautiful country should be on every bucket list.

In the northern part of the country, you'll see different species of wild animals everywhere you look on the endless plains of the Serengeti. It's said that during the great migration between June and September, you can see as many as 30,000 animals on a single safari.

Not far away stands Africa’s highest peak,  Kilimanjaro , a mountain climber’s dream come to life. And it's not the only one on offer! The six-hour trek to the rim of   Ol Doinyo Lengai (Mountain of God) offers views to rival Kilimanjaro. Then you can travel to the beach-studded islands of Tanzania's east coast to rest your weary body.

But all this is just a taste of what's on offer – there are incredible experiences awaiting you in every part of the country. Ensure your visit to Tanzania doesn't end at the airport with our guide to securing your visa for the trip of a lifetime.

Who needs a tourist visa to visit Tanzania?

Citizens of most countries – the EU, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the US and Canada, and citizens of many other Latin American and Asian countries (excluding Hong Kong and Singapore) – must apply for a visa before traveling to Tanzania, but getting one is a straightforward process for most nationalities. 

Visitors coming into the country for tourism must apply for what is known as an "ordinary visa", which grants a single entry to Tanzania for a stay lasting up to three months. This is also the kind of visa to apply for if you are attending a conference or participating in humanitarian or charity events, and it costs US$50. US citizens are required to apply for a more expensive multiple-entry visa.

Note that visas are valid for 90 days from the date of issue, so be careful that your trip doesn't extend beyond that travel window. Your passport should be valid for six months from the date you enter Tanzania, and you may need to show proof of a return travel ticket and funds on arrival. 

Multiple entry visas for Tanzania

US citizens (and anyone else planning to enter Tanzania more than once during a trip) should obtain a multiple entry visa. Costing US$100, this class of visa allows multiple entries to Tanzania within a 12-month period, for stays of up to three months per entry. If you are not from the USA, you must justify why you need a multiple-entry visa (for example, for traveling overland to Kenya or other neighboring countries) as part of your application. 

To qualify for a multiple entry visa, your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry, and you'll need to supply a passport photo and proof of a return ticket to Tanzania. You may also need to provide a security bond and other supporting documents – contact your local Tanzanian embassy or consulate for details.

Two women hiking Mt Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route

Applying for a Tanzania visa

Tanzania has introduced e-visas  that have an easy online application process. When applying via the website, you must provide passport details and a scanned copy of your passport identity pages, plus a clear passport-style photograph of yourself and proof of payment. Applications are also possible at some Tanzanian embassies and consulates overseas , though not in every country.

Visas on arrival in Tanzania

As well as applying for a visa in advance, you also have the option to obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania (citizens of countries that require a referral visa cannot use the visa-on-arrival process). To avoid any headaches, check the latest information on entry requirements on the Tanzania Immigration Services Department website before you book your trip.

On-arrival visas are available at the international airports at Dar es Salaam , Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar , at the Namanga border post between Tanzania and Kenya, and at the Tunduma border crossing between Tanzania and Zambia .

Don’t be alarmed when officials direct you to the emergency visa checkpoint on arrival – this is where visa-on-arrival applications are made. The queues can be long and you may be asked for proof of onward travel and proof of funds.

Yellow fever vaccination requirements

At the time of writing, it was not mandatory for all travelers to produce a yellow fever vaccination certificate for entry into Tanzania. However, if you have traveled to a country with endemic yellow fever (including many nations in central Africa) in the 21 days before you arrive in Tanzania, you will need to produce a vaccination certificate.

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Who needs a referral visa for Tanzania?

Citizens of 28 countries in Central Asia and Africa need special clearance from the Commissioner-General of Immigration to travel to Tanzania. A full list is available on the Immigration Services Department’s website .

If you are traveling from any of the countries listed, you'll need to apply for your visa at least two months before your proposed travel date. Approval is not guaranteed so avoid booking flights or making accommodation reservations until you get approval from the Tanzanian authorities.

Tanzania transit visas

If you are only entering Tanzania for a few days before heading on to a neighboring country, such as Kenya or Rwanda, a transit visa may be all that you need. This special class of visa costs only US$30, but you cannot be in the republic for more than seven days. You may need to show proof of a visa or travel ticket for the country you are visiting after Tanzania.

Business and student visas for Tanzania

While many countries have introduced remote working visas, Tanzania does not currently have such a system in place. If you are coming into the country for business, you will need to apply for a business visa, valid for 90 days. The fee is US$250 and you may need supporting documents from the organization that is hosting you in Tanzania. 

People going to Tanzania for research, internships, volunteering or academic studies can apply for a student visa. For periods of study shorter than three months, the fee is US$50, rising to US$550 depending on the category and duration. Note that language students can only obtain a six-month visa, and the maximum period a student visa can be issued for is two years. Exchange students do not have to pay an application fee.

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Extending a Tanzania visa

Tanzania grants a three-month stay for most visitors, and if you overstay, you can be detained, fined and deported. However, it is possible to extend a three-month visa by a further three months at the immigration office in Dar es Salaam (and offices in some other major Tanzanian cities).

This article was first published March 2022 and updated November 2023

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‍Planning a trip to Tanzania and asking yourself, “Do I need a visa to travel to Tanzania?” Look no further! This comprehensive guide will walk you through all the essential visa requirements you need to know before setting foot in this mesmerizing East African country . From the necessary documents to the application process, we’ve got you covered.

Do You Need a Visa to Travel to Tanzania?

Tanzania is a fantastic place with wild animals, beautiful beaches, and tall mountains and the country is visited by people from various countries every year, making the country a good vacation spot. But you might be thinking, “Do i need visa to travel to Tanzania from Nigeria?” if you are coming from Nigeria or a Nigerian traveling with a Nigerian passport or “Do US citizens need a visa to travel to Tanzania” if you’re a US citizen.  The good news is that Tanzania loves visitors and does not discriminate! But the visa rules differ based on where you come from and why you’re going. Let’s discuss the visa requirements for traveling to this amazing country in the following subsection. 

Visa Requirements for Traveling to Tanzania

Tanzania, known for its stunning wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture , offers a plethora of experiences for every traveler. But before you embark on your adventure, understanding the visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey.

Different Types of Visas for Tanzania

There are several types of visas available for traveling to Tanzania, depending on the purpose of your visit. The most common ones include tourist visas , business visas, and volunteer visas.

A tourist visa is suitable for those planning to explore Tanzania’s natural wonders, such as the Serengeti National Park or Mount Kilimanjaro. This visa allows visitors to stay in the country for up to 90 days.

If you are traveling for business purposes, you will need a business visa. This visa allows you to attend meetings, conferences, or engage in trade activities in Tanzania . The validity of a business visa can range from 30 days to 6 months, depending on your needs.

For those who wish to volunteer in Tanzania, a volunteer visa is required. This visa allows individuals to engage in charitable activities or work with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the country.

The Visa Application Process for Tanzania

Now that you know the types of visas available, let’s explore the visa application process for traveling to Tanzania. The process is relatively straightforward, but it’s essential to follow the correct steps to avoid any delays or complications.

First, you need to gather all the necessary documents for your visa application. These typically include a valid passport with at least six months of validity remaining, a completed visa application form, a recent passport-sized photograph, and proof of travel arrangements, such as flight tickets .

Once you have all the required documents, you can submit your application either in person at the Tanzanian embassy or consulate in your home country or online through the official Tanzania Immigration Services Department website. Make sure to double-check the specific requirements and procedures for your country of residence, as they may vary slightly.

Visa Fees and Processing Time

When applying for a visa, it’s crucial to be aware of the associated fees and processing time. The visa fees for Tanzania vary depending on the type of visa and the duration of stay. It’s recommended to check the official embassy or consulate website for the most up-to-date information regarding fees.

As for the processing time, it can range from a few days to a few weeks, so it’s advisable to apply well in advance of your planned departure date. Keep in mind that during peak travel seasons, the processing time may be longer, so it’s best to plan accordingly.

Visa Extension and Renewal in Tanzania

If you wish to extend your stay in Tanzania beyond the initial visa period, it is possible to apply for a visa extension . However, it’s essential to note that visa extensions are subject to approval by the Tanzanian immigration authorities, and there may be additional fees involved.

To apply for a visa extension, you will need to visit the nearest immigration office in Tanzania and submit the required documents, including a valid passport, completed visa extension form, and proof of sufficient funds to support your extended stay. It’s advisable to start the extension process well before your current visa expires to avoid any issues.

Important Documents and Information for Visa Application

To ensure a successful visa application, it’s crucial to have all the necessary documents and information prepared in advance. Here’s a checklist of the essential items you will need:

  • Valid passport: Ensure that your passport has at least six months of validity remaining from the date of entry into Tanzania.
  • Completed visa application form: Fill out the visa application form accurately and legibly. Any errors or omissions could result in delays or rejection of your application.
  • Passport-sized photograph: Provide a recent passport-sized photograph with a white background. Make sure it meets the specified size and format requirements.
  • Proof of travel arrangements: Provide proof of your travel arrangements, such as flight tickets or hotel reservations, to demonstrate your intended purpose and duration of stay in Tanzania.
  • Proof of financial means: Show evidence of sufficient funds to cover your expenses during your stay in Tanzania. This can include bank statements, credit card statements, or a letter from your employer indicating your financial stability.
  • Supporting documents: Depending on the type of visa you are applying for, you may need additional supporting documents. For example, if you are applying for a business visa, you may need an invitation letter from a Tanzanian company or organization.

Tips for a Smooth Visa Application Process

To ensure a smooth visa application process , consider the following tips:

  • Start early: Begin the visa application process well in advance of your planned travel dates to allow for any unexpected delays or complications.
  • Check requirements: Thoroughly review the visa requirements and procedures specific to your country of residence to avoid any discrepancies or missing documents.
  • Be accurate and truthful: Fill out the visa application form accurately and truthfully, providing all the required information. Any discrepancies or false information could lead to the rejection of your application.
  • Follow instructions: Follow the instructions provided by the Tanzanian embassy or consulate carefully. Pay attention to details such as the required photograph size, supporting document specifications, and payment methods.
  • Keep copies: Make copies of all your visa application documents before submitting them. This will serve as a backup in case any documents are misplaced or lost during the process.

Visa Requirements for Specific Purposes of Travel

Each type of travel to Tanzania has specific visa requirements . Let’s explore the requirements for some common purposes of travel:

  • Tourism : For tourists visiting Tanzania, a tourist visa is required. This visa allows visitors to explore the country’s natural wonders, national parks, and cultural attractions . In addition to the general visa requirements, tourists may also need to provide proof of accommodation bookings or a tour itinerary.
  • Business: Business travelers will need to apply for a business visa. Along with the standard visa application documents, individuals traveling for business purposes may also need to provide a letter of invitation from a Tanzanian company or organization, detailing the purpose and duration of the visit.
  • Volunteering: If you plan to volunteer in Tanzania, a volunteer visa is necessary. In addition to the standard visa application requirements, volunteers may need to provide documentation from the organization they will be working with, outlining the nature of their volunteer work and the duration of their stay.

Frequently Asked Questions About Visa Requirements for Tanzania

  • Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania? Yes, most visitors to Tanzania require a visa. However, there are some exceptions, such as citizens of certain countries with visa exemption agreements with Tanzania . It’s best to check the official embassy or consulate website for the most up-to-date information regarding visa requirements for your specific nationality.
  • Can I get a visa on arrival in Tanzania ? Yes, it is possible to obtain a visa on arrival at the entry points in Tanzania . However, it’s generally recommended to apply for a visa in advance to avoid any potential delays or complications upon arrival.
  • How long does it take to process a Tanzanian visa? The processing time for a Tanzanian visa can vary depending on several factors, such as the type of visa, the country of application, and the current workload of the immigration authorities. In general, it’s advisable to apply well in advance of your planned travel dates to allow for any processing delays.
  • Can I extend my visa in Tanzania? Yes, it is possible to extend your visa in Tanzania. However, visa extensions are subject to approval by the Tanzanian immigration authorities and may be subject to additional fees. It’s best to consult with the nearest immigration office in Tanzania for specific information and requirements regarding visa extensions .

Conclusion and Final Tips for Traveling to Tanzania

We hope we have answered your ‘ Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania ?’ Obtaining a visa for traveling to Tanzania is essential to planning your trip. By familiarizing yourself with the visa requirements, gathering the necessary documents, and following the correct application procedures, you can ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey to this mesmerizing East African country. 

Remember to start the visa application process early, double-check all requirements, and provide accurate and truthful information on your application form. Keep copies of all your documents, and be prepared to provide additional supporting documents specific to your purpose of travel.

With the right visa in hand, you can embark on an unforgettable adventure in Tanzania, experiencing its stunning wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture. So, pack your bags, prepare your camera, and get ready to explore the wonders of Tanzania!

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Entry requirements

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Tanzania set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Tanzania High Commission in the UK .

COVID-19 rules

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Tanzania.

Passport validity requirements

To enter Tanzania, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least one blank page.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa requirements

You must have a tourist or business visa to enter Tanzania.

If you are planning to work or volunteer, you will also need a work permit. Information on how to apply is available from the Tanzanian Prime Minister’s Office .

Your employer or volunteer organisation should help you arrange this before you travel.

If you overstay your visa or permit you can be arrested, detained and fined before being deported.

The Tanzanian Immigration Department has more information on visas .

Applying for a visa

Apply for an ‘e-visa’ before you travel. It is no longer possible to get a visa from the Tanzanian High Commission in London.

You can also get a tourist or business visa for a single entry on arrival at the main ports of entry to Tanzania , subject to meeting all immigration requirements. You may be asked to provide proof of your return journey. You will not be able to get a multiple entry visa on arrival.

Checks at border control

You must be ready to show your return or onward ticket at border control.

Vaccination requirements

To enter Tanzania, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk .

For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Tanzania guide .

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Tanzania. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Taking wildlife products into and out of Tanzania

Do not bring animal skin accessories into Tanzania as you risk questioning or detention when leaving the country.

Border officials have arrested foreigners for trying to take wildlife items they’ve bought, including horns and seashells, out of the country. It’s illegal to do this without a certified export permit from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. If you’re caught you can be detained or fined.

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Tanzania Visa: Entry requirements and travel information for Tanzania

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Are you trying to figure out if you need a visa for your trip to Tanzania? Let's help you understand whether a visa is necessary, identify the right one for your travel plans, and guide you through the application requirements. We're here to make the visa application process less of a headache, freeing you up to focus on planning your trip to Tanzania.

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What's a Tanzania Tourist eVisa, and who's it for?

Who's the Tanzania Tourist eVisa for?

Nationals from more than 150 countries, including Australia, Libya, Brazil, Canada, China, Angola and more.

Use the Visa Checker Tool to find out if you need to apply for one.

Who's not eligible for a Tanzania Tourist eVisa?

Individuals from countries with visa-free entry agreements with Tanzania, including Antigua & Barbuda, Brunei, Ghana, Jamaica, Ghana, Hong Kong, and more.

Travelers from countries that fall under the referral visa category have to go through a different application process, which includes getting approval from the Tanzanian government before their visit.

Stateless individuals and refugees holding Vienna Convention documents also require a referral visa and must follow a specific application process.

What's the purpose of the Tanzania Tourist eVisa?

It's designed for tourism and short-term business purposes. It's also used for visiting family and attending events.

How long can you stay with a Tanzania Tourist eVisa?

With the tourist eVisa, you can stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days Per Entry on a single-entry basis. The United States has a special arrangement with Tanzania. US citizens can apply for a multiple-entry visa valid for 1 year.

Learn more about the Tanzania Tourist eVisa.

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What's a Tanzania Business eVisa, and who's it for?

Who's the Tanzania Business eVisa for?

Foreign visitors planning to engage in short-term business-related activities in Tanzania.

Who's not eligible for a Tanzania Business eVisa?

Anyone who's looking to take up employment with a Tanzanian company. This visa isn't designed for long-term employment or projects extending beyond the scope of short-term business activities.

What's the purpose of the Tanzania Business eVisa?

It covers a range of activities like attending meetings, conducting professional roles like auditing, carrying out special assignments (like machine repairs or running short-term training), or participating in any lawful business according to Tanzanian laws​.

How long can you stay with a Tanzania Business eVisa?

The Tanzania Business eVisa allows for a single entry into the country with a stay of up to 90 days Per Entry . It's not extendable unless the Commissioner General of Immigration grants special permission.

Learn more about the Tanzania Business eVisa.

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What's a Tanzania Volunteer eVisa, and who's it for?

Who's the Tanzania Volunteer eVisa for?

Foreign travelers looking to engage in volunteer work within the country, typically with non-profit organizations, charities, or humanitarian causes.

Who's not eligible for a Tanzania Volunteer eVisa?

Individuals without a confirmed volunteer placement, those not meeting the financial sufficiency criteria, or those lacking a valid passport and required vaccinations may not be eligible.

Visitors aiming to engage in paid work or activities outside of volunteering will need to consider different visa categories​.

What's the purpose of the Tanzania Volunteer eVisa?

To allow international volunteers to legally participate in volunteer activities with registered non-profit organizations in Tanzania. These activities can range from educational, environmental, and health-related projects, to any work aimed at community development and support​.

How long can you stay with a Tanzania Volunteer eVisa?

The validity and length of stay depend on the type of volunteer eVisa granted. A single-entry volunteer eVisa typically allows for a stay of up to 90 days, while a multiple-entry visa might permit longer periods, depending on the specific terms of issuance.

Learn more about the Tanzania Volunteer eVisa.

Apply now for your Tanzania Volunteer eVisa

What's a Tanzania Transit Visa, and who's it for?

Who's the Tanzania Transit Visa for?

Travelers who need to pass through Tanzania to reach another destination without the intention of staying for tourism or business.

Who's not eligible for a Tanzania Transit Visa?

If you plan to stay in Tanzania for purposes other than transiting or if you're from a country that already has visa-free access for longer stays, such as for tourism or business, you might not need a transit visa.

If your stay involves activities other than mere transit, such as employment or long-term visits, you'll need a different type of visa.

What's the purpose of the Tanzania Transit Visa?

To allow travelers to cross through Tanzania when their journey involves entering from one point and leaving from another within a short timeframe.

How long can you stay with a Tanzania Transit Visa?

Typically, the business visa permits a stay of up to 90 days.

Learn more about the Tanzania Transit Visa.

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What's a Tanzania Referral Visa, and who's it for?

Who's the Tanzania Referral Visa for?

Nationals from specific countries who can't obtain an eVisa and need special clearance before traveling to Tanzania. The special clearance involves getting approval from either the Commissioner General of Immigration or the Commissioner of Immigration in Zanzibar.

These countries include Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Chad, and several others.

What's the purpose of the Tanzania Referral Visa?

To ensure a higher level of security and immigration control for individuals from countries that Tanzania has identified as requiring additional checks.

How long can you stay with a Tanzania Referral Visa?

The duration of stay will depend on the specific type of visa issued after the referral process is completed. Typically, visas can be issued for the duration necessary for the visitor's purpose in Tanzania, whether for tourism, business, or other reasons. However, the exact length of stay is determined as per the visa granted upon approval of the referral.

What are the Tanzanian long-term visa options and who are they for?

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Tanzania offers a variety of long-term visa options to cater to the different needs of those looking to stay in the country for extended periods. Here are some of the more popular ones:

Gratis visa: A unique category often issued to individuals visiting Tanzania under specific diplomatic or official capacities, or sometimes to those undertaking certain types of voluntary work.

Class A residence permit: Aimed at investors bringing financial resources into Tanzania to invest in various sectors. It's perfect if you're looking to create jobs and generate wealth within the country.

Class B residence permit: Designed for foreigners employed by a Tanzanian company. If you're generating income from within Tanzania, this is the visa you'd need to apply for, usually before arriving in the country.

Class C residence permit : Issued to foreigners entering Tanzania for a prolonged period for reasons other than investment or employment. This includes students, volunteers, family dependents, missionaries, researchers, or retirees.

It's important to note that we currently don't handle long-term visa applications. For information on how to apply for them and specific requirements for each type of visa, we recommend visiting the Tanzania Ministry of Home Affairs website.

Staying healthy in Tanzania: Here's what you need to know

To make the most of your trip, keeping on top of your health is key. Here's how you can stay healthy and safe during your Tanzanian adventure.

Make sure to stay updated on routine vaccines

Make sure you're up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and your yearly flu shot.

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for most travelers, including those visiting friends and relatives, those staying in hotels, or those eating or drinking in urban and rural areas.

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for travelers who might have sex with a new partner, get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.

Consider getting the typhoid vaccine, especially if you're staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or if you're an adventurous eater.

Rabies vaccine is recommended for travelers involved in outdoor and other activities (such as camping, hiking) that put them at risk for animal bites. It's also recommended for people working with or around animals (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, and researchers) and people taking long trips or moving to Tanzania.

Stay informed about Tanzania's COVID-19 guidelines, including any requirements for quarantine, testing, or vaccination proof, by consulting your airline or the Ministry of Health website.

Medical facilities

While Tanzania has a mix of public and private healthcare facilities, medical services are particularly better in larger cities like Dar es Salaam.

Medical facilities may be more limited in remote areas.

In case of emergency, calling 112 will connect you to ambulance services.

Pharmacies are readily available in urban areas and offer a wide range of over-the-counter medicines. If you need specific prescription meds, it's best to carry your own.

Health insurance

It's essential to have travel health insurance for your entire trip.

Healthcare, especially in private facilities, can get expensive. Make sure your insurance covers considerable health costs, including if you need to be evacuated for medical care.

Check with your insurance company to ensure your coverage is thorough, especially for:

Refunds for any travel mishaps, like cancellations or delays.

Costs for medical treatments and possible medical evacuation.

Compensation for lost baggage.

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When visiting Tanzania, being mindful of specific considerations beyond visa and health requirements will enrich your travel experience and ensure a smoother journey.

Wildlife and environment: Respect wildlife regulations, especially in national parks and conservation areas. Feeding or approaching wildlife can be dangerous and is often illegal. Tanzania's natural beauty includes mountainous regions and coastal areas, so prepare for your activities by considering the weather and terrain.

Extreme heat: Tanzania's equatorial location means the sun can be intense. Drink plenty of water throughout the day and use sun protection. During the hottest parts of the day, seek shade or stay indoors to avoid heat exhaustion.

Drink bottled or treated water: Stick to bottled water, and avoid tap water and ice in drinks unless you're sure it's safe. For added precaution, use water purification tablets or a water filter for drinking water if bottled water isn't available.

Food safety: Consuming street food can be a delightful experience, offering insight into local cuisines. Choose vendors who have high turnover and where you can see food being cooked to order.

Observe local laws and customs: Using your left hand to eat, give, and receive items is considered impolite. Dress modestly, especially when visiting rural areas or places of worship. Public displays of affection are frowned upon. Learning a few basic Swahili phrases can be greatly appreciated by locals.

Medication for personal use

Need to bring medication along? Keep these guidelines in mind:

Declare all medications: Always inform the authorities about any medications you're carrying, particularly prescription or controlled substances.

Keep medications in original packaging: Your medications should remain in their original container, complete with a label that shows they're prescribed to you.

Carry a prescription or doctor's note: It's wise to have documentation from your doctor explaining your need for the medication, like a note or an up-to-date prescription.

Check for restrictions: It's a good idea to check if your medications are on Tanzania's restricted or prohibited list. Contact your nearest Tanzanian embassy for more information.

Pack only what you need: To prevent any issues, bring only the amount of medication necessary for your stay.

Need embassy support?

If you have questions about obtaining a Tanzanian visa or require other consular services, your first stop should be the Tanzanian embassy or consulate in your home country.

You can locate the nearest Tanzanian diplomatic office using the Embassy Finder .

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All travellers visiting Tanzania need a visa to getting into Tanzania. Some countries are exempted from visa regulations.

Generally, visitors from non-commonwealth countries need a visa to enter Tanzania . Some commonwealth countries have an agreement with Tanzania, so they are also exempted from visa.

Applying for a visa in advance is most recommended by contacting the Tanzania Embassy from your home country. You just need to fill-up an application form for that.

The Tanzanian Government also introduced a web-based visa issuance system. Here Travellers can obtain  Electronic Authorization  from the government to enter Tanzania. The electronic authorization is the same as a visa.

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  • All travelers entering or transiting mainland Tanzania or Zanzibar are advised to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • Travelers entering or transiting mainland Tanzania or Zanzibar are not required to present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or test certificate unless required by their airline, transit destination, or final destination.
  • There are, however, reports of some travelers being asked to provide evidence of vaccination upon arrival, or a negative COVID-19 test if not vaccinated.
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  • The Tanzania Ministry of Health released “ Travel Advisory #12 ” effective January 12, 2023, with updated entry and exit requirements for travelers to mainland Tanzania.
  • The Zanzibar Ministry of Health released “ Travel Advisory #15 ” effective February 1, 2023, with updated entry and exit requirements for travelers to Zanzibar.
  • Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry?  No.  However, for surveillance purposes Port Health Officers may perform a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test free of charge for randomly selected travelers upon arrival.
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  • Rapid antigen tests are available for departing travelers on a walk-in basis at the international airports, including Terminal 3 of the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro International Airport, and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar. Travelers planning to use an airport rapid test should arrive multiple hours early and contact the airport for additional information.  The cost for a rapid test is $10 in mainland Tanzania and $25 in Zanzibar if less than 24 hours before departure. The cost for a RT-PCR test is $50 in mainland Tanzania and $80 in Zanzibar, but the cost can vary depending on where the test is done.  Travelers taking an airport rapid test from the mainland should register through  https://afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz and list both their origin and destination as Tanzania in the system.
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  • U.S. citizens can book a COVID-19 PCR test through the Tanzanian Ministry of Health (MoH) website:  https://pimacovid.moh.go.tz/#/booking .  Travelers in Zanzibar can book through the Zanzibar MoH website:   http://zanzibarcovidtesting.co.tz .
  • The MoH states that you will receive a text message with a link to your COVID-19 certificate when your results are ready.

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  • Are vaccines available in Tanzania for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes
  • Tanzanian citizens and non-citizen residents age 18 and over are eligible for vaccination.
  • Visit the FDA’s website to  learn more about FDA-approved vaccines  in the United States.

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Business customs.

General international business customs apply.  Tanzanians strongly value face-to-face meetings with an exchange of business cards.  Formal written letters of introduction and requests for meetings are also highly regarded as well as the development of a personal relationship. Patience and flexibility are essential for success in Tanzania.  Conferences rarely start on time, especially when being opened by senior GOT officials.

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Please see the Department of State’s  Consular Information Sheet for Tanzania .   For current information on travel warnings and advisories, please see the Department of State’s  Travel website .

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The national telephone network and mobile telephone networks reach most parts of the country including all major towns.  Most business travelers rent a cell phone or bring their own smartphone and use roaming for e-mails and purchase a pre-paid SIM card for calls.  Major hotels have business centers with Internet access, and wireless Internet cafes of varying quality can be found in most cities.

Transportation

The national telephone network and several mobile telephone networks reach most parts of the country including all major towns.  Most business travelers rent a cell phone or bring their own smartphone and use roaming for e-mails and purchase a pre-paid SIM card for calls.  Major hotels have business centers with Internet access, and wireless Internet cafes of varying quality can be found in most cities.  

Swahili and English are official languages in Tanzania.  Over 126 indigenous languages are also spoken in various parts of the country.  Swahili is the most widely used language, but English is widely used in government administration and business, especially in Dar es Salaam.  In general, business can be conducted in English.

Food and waterborne diseases are the number one cause of illness in travelers.   Travelers’ diarrhea  can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites, which are found throughout the region and can contaminate food or water.  Infections may cause diarrhea and vomiting ( E. coli ,  Salmonella ,  cholera , and parasites), fever ( typhoid fever  and toxoplasmosis), or liver damage (hepatitis).  Make sure your food and drinking water are safe.  ( See below .)   Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter the Tanzanian mainland and Zanzibar.  Malaria  is a serious, but preventable, infection that can be fatal.  Your risk of malaria may be high in Tanzania, including in cities.  Prevent this deadly disease by seeing your health care provider for a prescription anti-malarial drug and by protecting yourself against mosquito bites ( see guidance ).  Most travelers to East Africa, including infants, children, and former residents of East Africa, are at risk for malaria and dengue.  All travelers at risk for malaria should take one of the following drugs (listed alphabetically): atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, or primaquine (in special circumstances).  For detailed information on malaria-risk areas and anti-malarial drugs, see the following links to the Center for Disease Control: Malaria Information for Travelers to East Africa Preventing Malaria in the Pregnant Woman (Information for the Public) Preventing Malaria in Infants and Children (Information for the Public)

Local Time, Business Hours and Holidays

Tanzania is on East Africa Time, GMT + 3 hours. Tanzania does not observe Daylight Savings Time. Government offices are generally open 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday.  Businesses often remain open later, up to 5:00 pm. In Zanzibar, business and government are closed Friday afternoons.   The American Embassy is open 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Thursday, and 7:30 am to 11:30 am on Fridays.Below is the Holiday schedule for 2019  

The holiday(s) marked with an asterisk* are based on the lunar calendar and are estimates only.Holidays falling on Saturday and Sunday will not be officially observed. Temporary Entry of Materials or Personal Belongings

Rebate of customs duty may be given to a traveler on certain imports in their baggage. A rebate is given on goods that are not meant for resale under the following conditions: The value of the goods should not exceed Tanzania shillings equivalent to USD 500 on full declarations of goods.   A full rebate (concession) is allowed on the following:  

  • Portable spirits one (1) liter.
  • Perfumed spirits not exceeding one (1) liter.
  • Tobacco not exceeding 250 grams.
  • Cigarettes not exceeding 200 sticks.
  • Microbuses of seating capacity not exceeding capacity ten (10) passengers.

  A resident leaving Tanzania with domestic articles such as cameras, binoculars, music systems, video, TVs, radios, etc. must register them with the customs office at point of exit. The registration is done on the Entry for Exportations of Domestic Goods (Form No.C.31).

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Exercise a high degree of caution in Tanzania overall.

Exercise a high degree of caution in Tanzania overall due to the risk of violent crime.

Do not travel to within 30km of the border with Mozambique, in the Mtwara region.

Do not travel to within 30km of the border with Mozambique, in the Mtwara region due to the threat of militant attacks, terrorism and kidnappings.

  • Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks anywhere in Tanzania. Be alert to your surroundings and pay close attention to your personal security.
  • Violent armed robbery, petty theft and threats of violence are common in Tanzania, especially in Dar es Salaam. Be extra careful in and around Arusha in northern Tanzania. Armed robberies, carjackings and home invasions have occurred. Bag snatching from moving vehicles is increasing. Victims can be injured or killed by being dragged behind vehicles. Don't resist bag-snatch attempts.
  • Only use registered taxis. Travellers have been targeted by criminals while using unlicensed taxis.
  • Security incidents continue along the Tanzania-Mozambique border. In October 2020, a violent attack occurred in Kitaya village, in Mtwara, close to the border with Mozambique. Do not travel within 30km of the border with Mozambique in the Mtwara region. 
  • During the rainy seasons (March to May and November to December), floods can block roads. Monsoons occur in coastal and island areas from July to October. Cyclones in coastal areas are also common. Follow the advice of local officials.

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  • Malaria, including chloroquine-resistant strains, occurs year-round, except in areas above 1800 metres. Consider taking anti-malarial medication.
  • Yellow fever can occur. Check with a health professional before travelling if you need to get vaccinated. Other insect-borne diseases include Zika virus, dengue, filariasis and East African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness). Ensure your accommodation is insect-proof and use insect repellent.
  • HIV/AIDS is widespread. Take precautions if you're taking part in high-risk activities.
  • Altitude sickness can affect anyone at heights over 2500 metres. If you plan to climb Mt Kilimanjaro (5895 metres), make sure you're physically fit and in good health. Talk to your doctor before you travel.
  • Medical facilities are limited, and medicines are often not available. If you get injured or become ill, you may need to be evacuated to another country for treatment. This can be expensive. In the case of a medical emergency while in Tanzania, call the toll-free Health Emergency Number: 112.

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  • Don't use or carry illegal drugs. Penalties for drug offences are severe and include long prison sentences. It's also illegal to possess pornographic material.
  • Plastic bags are banned in Tanzania.
  • Same-sex relations are illegal and punishable by up to 30 years in jail. Authorities have targeted LGBTI rights activists.
  • It's illegal to photograph military zones, weapons or personnel. 
  • Dress and behaviour standards are conservative in Tanzania, especially in Zanzibar. If you're female, don't wear shorts or sleeveless tops outside resorts.

Full travel advice:  Local laws

  • You need a visa to enter Tanzania. Tanzania has introduced an  online visa  application form that can be submitted and approved online before travel. Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. You should contact the nearest  embassy or consulate of Tanzania  for the latest details.
  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry to Tanzania if arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever risk country.
  • All ships, cruise liners and commercial vessels are targets for Somali pirates. Many attacks and kidnappings have happened off the Tanzanian coast. Be alert and exercise extreme caution in coastal waters. Don't leave sight of the coastline.

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Local contacts

  • The  Consular Services Charter  details what the Australian Government can and can't do to help you overseas.
  • There's an Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam. It can provide limited consular assistance.
  • For full consular help, contact the  Australian High Commission in Kenya .
  • To stay up to date with local information, follow the High Commission's social media accounts.

Full travel advice:  Local contacts

Full advice

Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks anywhere in Tanzania. Terrorists could attack with little or no warning, targeting hotels, embassies, restaurants, malls and markets, police stations, places of worship, and other places frequented by Westerners . 

Attacks have continued intermittently along the Tanzania-Mozambique border.  In October 2020, a violent attack occurred in Kitaya village, in Mtwara, close to the border with Mozambique. Terrorists have targeted the Cabo Delgado province in northern Mozambique adjacent to the Tanzania border area.  Avoid travelling to within 30km of  the border with Mozambique, in the Mtwara region,  due to the threat of militant attacks, terrorism and kidnappings. 

Terrorists may target places associated with foreigners or Westerners, including:

  • hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs
  • embassies, high commissions and other diplomatic interests
  • places of worship
  • shopping malls, markets and outdoor events
  • police stations

To avoid terrorism:

  • be alert to your surroundings
  • pay close attention to your personal security
  • consider the level of security at places you visit
  • stay alert in crowded places and locations frequented by foreigners
  • keep a low profile
  • monitor local media

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Violent  armed robbery , petty theft and threats of violence are common in Tanzania, especially in Dar es Salaam.

Travellers have been  sexually assaulted . HIV/AIDS is widespread in Tanzania. If you're a victim of rape or violent crime, seek immediate medical attention.

Criminals in Dar es Salaam are becoming bolder and crime is more common. There are regular reports of crime along the Toure Drive on the Msasani Peninsula, especially bag snatching from moving vehicles.

Serious injury and death after resisting bag snatching is possible. Victims have been dragged behind vehicles. Don't resist or try to stop bag snatch attempts.

Take extra care in and around Arusha in northern Tanzania. Armed robberies, carjackings and home invasions have happened.

Don't accept food or drink from strangers — it may be spiked.

To protect yourself from violent crime:

  • take care on public transport, in shared taxis and at bus stations
  • take care at places frequented by travellers, including national parks and beaches
  • avoid walking and travelling after dark

Thieves target travellers in isolated and coastal areas. ​

' Express kidnapping ' occurs. Kidnappers abduct people and force them to withdraw funds from ATMs before releasing them. This can happen after being befriended by strangers or while using unlicensed taxis. Only use registered taxis.

If you're stopped by police, ask to see their ID, especially before paying fines.

Border areas

There are bandits near the borders of Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Do not travel within 30km of the border with Mozambique in the Mtwara region. Terrorists are likely to target foreigners and foreign interests. The insurgency poses an extreme threat in neighbouring Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique, and attacks are highly likely to continue. Read the  Mozambique travel advice  for more information.

In August 2021, the South African Development Community (SADC) deployed military forces to Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. Terrorist organisations may increase operations in the Mtwara region as it may be outside the current reach of SADC operations. 

The US Embassy and the United Nations recommend that you use police escorts on parts of the Rusomo to Kahama Road near the border with Rwanda. There's a threat of armed attacks.

Pay attention to your personal security when visiting national parks, game parks and reserves.

Cyber security 

You may be at risk of cyber-based threats during overseas travel to any country. Digital identity theft is a growing concern. Your devices and personal data can be compromised, especially if you're connecting to Wi-Fi, using or connecting to shared or public computers, or to Bluetooth. 

Social media can also be risky in destinations where there are social or political tensions or laws that may seem unreasonable by Australian standards. Travellers have been arrested for things they have said on social media. Don't comment on local or political events on your social media. 

More information:  

  • Cyber security when travelling overseas  

Civil unrest and political tension

Be alert in public places. Avoid locations without an obvious security presence.

Avoid large gatherings or demonstrations. Public protests and events that draw large groups of people can turn violent.

Monitor the media and other sources for safety information.

  • Demonstrations and civil unrest

Tours and adventure activities

Transport and tour operators don't always follow safety and maintenance standards. This includes adventure activities, such as diving.

If you plan to do an  adventure activity :

  • check if your travel insurance policy covers it
  • ask about and insist on minimum safety requirements
  • always use available safety gear, such as life jackets or seatbelts

If proper safety equipment isn't available, use another provider.

Wildlife safety

Follow local wildlife laws. Keep a safe and legal distance when looking at animals. This includes marine animals and birds.

Only use trusted and professional guides or tour operators.

Follow park rules and the advice of wardens.

Don't swim in lakes and rivers. You could be attacked by wildlife. There's also a risk of catching waterborne diseases.

Climate and natural disasters

Tanzania experiences  natural disasters  and  severe weather , such as:

  • earthquakes

If a natural disaster happens, follow the advice of local authorities.

Register for updates from the  Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System .

The rainy seasons in Tanzania are from March to May and November to December.

Floods  may close roads.

Monsoons occur in coastal areas and on islands, between June and October. 

Earthquakes

Tanzania lies on a fault line so earthquakes are possible.

All oceanic regions can experience tsunamis. In the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the risk is higher. There are many large earthquakes along major tectonic plate boundaries and ocean trenches in this region.

Cyclones can happen along coastal areas. The direction and strength of cyclones can change with little warning.

If there's a cyclone or severe storm:

  • you may get stuck in the area
  • ferries may stop running (to and from Zanzibar)
  • flights could be delayed or suspended
  • flights out may fill quickly
  • adequate shelter may not be available

Severe weather may also affect:

  • access to ports
  • road travel and bridges
  • essential services, such as water and electricity

Travel insurance

Get comprehensive  travel insurance  before you leave. 

Your policy needs to cover all overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation. The Australian Government won't pay for these costs.

If you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. This applies to everyone, no matter how healthy and fit you are.

If you're not insured, you may have to pay many thousands of dollars up-front for medical care.

  • what activities and care your policy covers
  • that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away

Physical and mental health

Consider your physical and mental health before you travel, especially if you have an existing medical condition.

See your doctor or travel clinic to:

  • have a basic health check-up
  • ask if your travel plans may affect your health
  • plan any vaccinations you need

Do this at least 8 weeks before you leave.

If you have immediate concerns for your welfare or the welfare of another Australian, call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or contact your  nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate  to discuss counselling hotlines and services available in your location.

  • General health advice
  • Healthy holiday tips  (Healthdirect Australia)

Medications

Not all medication available over the counter or by prescription in Australia is available in other countries. Some may even be considered illegal or a controlled substance, even if prescribed by an Australian doctor.

If you plan to bring medication, check if it's legal in Tanzania. Take enough legal medication for your trip.

Carry a copy of your prescription or a letter from your doctor stating:

  • what the medication is
  • your required dosage
  • that it's for personal use

Medical care

Medical facilities.

There are limited medical facilities and medications are often not available, even in major cities.

If you have an accident or become ill, you may need to be evacuated by air to Kenya or another country. Medical evacuation can be very expensive.

Health risks

Insect-borne diseases.

Malaria  is found throughout the year, except in areas above 1800 metres. Chloroquine-resistant strains of malaria have been reported.

Other insect-borne diseases occur. These include:

  • yellow fever
  • human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)

The tsetse fly carries sleeping sickness. This is common to the northern safari area of Tanzania.

To protect yourself from disease:

  • use insect repellent
  • wear long, loose, light-coloured clothing
  • insect-proof your accommodation
  • consider taking medication to prevent malaria

Get medical advice if you have a fever, muscle pain, rash or severe headache.

HIV/AIDS  is widespread. Take steps to reduce your risk of exposure to the virus.

Marburg Virus

On 21 March 2023, the Tanzanian Government confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus in the Bukoba District in Kagera Region. The disease is spread through contact with infected bodily fluid from people and animals. Take steps to reduce your potential risk of exposure to the virus, including practising good hygiene and avoiding high-risk activities.

Other health risks

Waterborne, foodborne and other  infectious diseases  are common. Serious outbreaks happen. These include:

  • tuberculosis
  • meningococcal disease
  • Rift Valley virus

To protect yourself from illness:

  • drink boiled water or bottled water with sealed lids
  • avoid ice cubes
  • don't eat raw or undercooked food, such as salads
  • don't touch domestic animals
  • don't swim in fresh water

If you're bitten or scratched by an animal, get medical help straight away.

Get medical advice if you have a fever or diarrhoea.

Altitude sickness

If you plan to climb Mt Kilimanjaro (5895m) make sure you're physically fit and in good health. Be aware of altitude sickness.

If you rapidly climb to altitudes greater than 2500m, you can get altitude sickness. This can be life-threatening and affect anyone, even if you're physically fit.

People who are more at risk of altitude sickness are those who:

  • have had altitude sickness before
  • exercise or drink alcohol before adjusting to the change in altitude
  • have health problems that affect breathing

If you're planning to visit high altitudes areas, check with your doctor before you go.

Make sure your insurance policy covers you.

While in Tanzania, you're subject to all local laws and penalties, including those that may appear harsh by Australian standards. Research local laws before travelling.

If you're arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you under our  Consular Services Charter . But we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.

Pornography

It's illegal to possess or access pornographic material.

Same-sex activity is illegal. Authorities can jail you for up to 30 years. Authorities might subject you to an invasive examination.

In June 2017, the Tanzanian Government announced a crackdown on LGBTI rights advocates in Tanzania. 

In September 2017, authorities arrested 20 people in Zanzibar while they were receiving training about HIV/AIDS prevention.

The Regional Commissioner of Dar es Salaam has formed a surveillance team to identify suspected LGBTI people.

Members of the LGBTI community and advocates can be targets for harassment. There are regular cases of harassment and arrests by authorities and intimidation by members of the public. LGBTI travellers should take precautions. 

  • Advice for LGBTI travellers

Penalties for drug offences are severe. They can include long jail terms.

  • Carrying or using drugs

It's illegal to photograph military zones, weapons or personnel.

Serious crimes, such as treason and murder, carry the death penalty.

There's corporal punishment for some crimes. This includes rape or robbery with violence.

Be aware of how you use social media, and what you post online. You need to comply with cybercrime laws.

Australian laws

Some Australian criminal laws still apply when you're overseas. If you break these laws, you may face prosecution in Australia.

  • Staying within the law and respecting customs

Local customs

Dress and behaviour standards are conservative in Tanzania, especially in Zanzibar. Take care to be respectful and not offend.

Avoid public displays of affection.

If you're a woman, don't wear shorts or sleeveless tops outside tourist resorts.

  • Advice for female travellers

Dual citizenship

Tanzania doesn't recognise dual nationality.

This limits the  consular services  we can give if you're a Tanzanian dual national and arrested or detained.

Always travel on your  Australian passport .

  • Dual nationals

Visas and border measures

Every country or territory decides who can enter or leave through its borders. For specific information about the evidence you'll need to enter a foreign destination, check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering. 

You need a visa to enter Tanzania. Tanzania has introduced an online visa application form that can be submitted and approved online ahead of travel.

It is also possible to get some single-entry visas on arrival in Tanzania at the main points of entry if you meet all the requirements for entry. You may also be asked to provide proof of your return journey. For further information about visas, visit the  Tanzanian immigration website .

Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. Contact an  embassy or consulate of Tanzania  for details about visas, currency, customs and quarantine rules and the online visa application form.

Yellow fever vaccination

Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry to Tanzania if arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever risk country. S ome airlines may want to see one when you leave.

Find out about returning to Australia after exposure to yellow  fever and see the World Health Organization's advice on  countries with a risk of yellow fever.

  • Countries with a risk of yellow fever (PDF 152KB)

Border measures

If you intend to travel to Tanzania, confirm entry requirements with Tanzanian authorities prior to making any travel arrangements. Refer to the latest requirements on the Ministry of Health’s website .

Some countries won't let you enter unless your passport is valid for 6 months after you plan to leave that country. This can apply even if you're just transiting or stopping over.

Some foreign governments and airlines apply the rule inconsistently. Travellers can receive conflicting advice from different sources.

You can end up stranded if your passport is not valid for more than 6 months.

The Australian Government does not set these rules. Check your passport's expiry date before you travel. If you're not sure it'll be valid for long enough, consider getting  a new passport .

Lost or stolen passport

Your passport is a valuable document. It's attractive to people who may try to use your identity to commit crimes.

Some people may try to trick you into giving them your passport. Always keep it in a safe place.

If your passport is lost or stolen, tell the Australian Government as soon as possible:

  • In Australia, contact the  Australian Passport Information Service .
  • If you're overseas, contact the nearest  Australian embassy or consulate .

Passport with 'X' gender identifier 

Although Australian passports comply with international standards for sex and gender, we can't guarantee that a passport showing 'X' in the sex field will be accepted for entry or transit by another country. Contact the  nearest  embassy, high commission or consulate of your destination  before you arrive at the border to confirm if authorities will accept passports with 'X' gender markers.

More information: 

  • LGBTI travellers

Other formalities

Single-use plastic bags are banned in Tanzania, including in travellers' luggage.

The Tanzanian currency is the Tanzanian Shiling (TZS).

Credit card fraud can occur in Tanzania. Always keep your credit card in sight during transactions.

Avoid using ATMs on the street. Use ATMs in banks, shops, hotels and shopping centres.

Local travel

Road travel.

Driving can be hazardous, especially at night.

Most roads and vehicles are in poor condition.

High speeds, poor driving and bad lighting are all road risks.

Accidents are common and deaths happen.

You're more likely to be killed in a car accident in Tanzania than in Australia.

  • Driving or riding

Other transport

Use only well-maintained transport and taxis. This includes long-distance buses.

Ferries  can be overloaded or unseaworthy. There have been 2 major incidents in recent years with many deaths.

Don't board any vessel that's overloaded or in bad condition.

  • Transport and getting around safely

Piracy  happens off the coast of Tanzania. 

Somali pirates attack shipping vessels up to 1000 nautical miles (1852km) from the coast of Somalia.

All ships, cruise liners and commercial vessels are targets for Somali pirates. Many attacks and  kidnappings  have happened off the Tanzanian coast.

Be alert and exercise extreme caution anywhere in coastal waters. Don't leave sight of the coastline.

  • International Maritime Bureau

DFAT doesn't provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths.

Check  Tanzania's air safety profile   with the Aviation Safety Network.

Emergencies

Depending on what you need, contact your:

  • family and friends
  • travel agent
  • insurance provider

Always get a police report when you report a crime.

Your insurer should have a 24-hour emergency number.

Consular contacts

Read the  Consular Services Charter  for what the Australian Government can and can't do to help you overseas.

The Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam provides limited consular help to Australians in Tanzania b y appointment only.  The consulate doesn't issue passports. 

Full consular help is available from the Australian High Commission in Kenya.

Australian Consulate, Dar es Salaam

Level 3, Address Building Plot 1403/01, Bains Singh Avenue, Msasani Peninsula Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Phone: +255 (0)753 301 837 Email: [email protected]

Check the Australian High Commission in Kenya's website for details about opening hours and any temporary closures.

Australian High Commission, Nairobi

Limuru Road, Rosslyn  Nairobi, Kenya Phone: +254 20 4277 100  Fax: +254 20 4277 139  Website:  kenya.highcommission.gov.au Facebook:  Australian High Commission, Kenya Twitter:  @AusHCKenya

Check the High Commission website for details about opening hours and any temporary closures.

24-hour Consular Emergency Centre

In a consular emergency, if you can't contact an embassy, call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on:

  • +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas
  • 1300 555 135 in Australia

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Exercise a high degree of caution in Tanzania due to crime levels and the threat of terrorism.

Border with Mozambique in Mtwara Region - Avoid all travel

Avoid all travel to within 10 km of the border with Mozambique, in the Mtwara Region, due to the presence of armed groups, the threat of terrorism and the risk of kidnapping.

Portion of Mtwara Region south of the A19 highway - Avoid non-essential travel

Avoid non-essential travel to the area between the A19 highway and the border with Mozambique in the Mtwara Region, due to the presence of armed groups, the threat of terrorism and the risk of kidnapping. This advisory excludes the areas within 10 km from the border with Mozambique, where you should avoid all travel. This advisory also excludes Mtwara City where you should exercise a high degree of caution.

Border with Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa) - Avoid non-essential travel

Avoid non-essential travel to the area within 20 km of the border with Burundi and 20 km from the shoreline of Lake Tanganyika along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa), due to the presence of armed groups and traffickers, and the threat of kidnappings. This excludes the city of Kigoma and Gombe, Katavi and Mahale national parks.

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Border with Mozambique in the Mtwara region

Extremist groups are active in the northern districts of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. Security incidents have occurred along the border, in the Mtwara Region. Tanzanian military and security forces conduct counterinsurgency operations in the area. Access to the area is controlled in several locations and movements in and out are monitored.

Southern Mtwara region

Armed groups have been active in the southern Mtwara region between highway 19 and 10 km from the border with Mozambique. There is a threat of terrorism and kidnappings in this region.

Border with Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)

Travel near refugee camps in northwestern Tanzania, particularly in the region of Kigoma and to the west of Kagera bordering Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, is dangerous due to banditry.

Demonstrations

Demonstrations can occur anywhere across the country and sometimes on short notice. Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation.

  • Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
  • Follow the instructions of local authorities
  • Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations

Mass gatherings (large-scale events)

Petty crime

Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, occurs, particularly in public places and popular tourist areas in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Arusha.

Exercise caution in and around:

  • restaurants
  • nightclubs and cinemas
  • shopping centres

In Dar es Salaam, exercise increased caution in and around:

  • transportation hubs
  • markets, particularly Kariakoo Market
  • Masaki/Oyster Bay Peninsula, particularly along Toure Drive

In Zanzibar, exercise increased caution in and around Stone Town.

To mitigate the threat from theft:

  • ensure that your belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times
  • seek local advice on the security situation prior to visiting beaches
  • avoid deserted beaches

Bag snatching from passing vehicles is very common.

  • When walking along the street, do not carry your bag with the strap across your body. You could be badly injured if a thief drives by and attempts to steal your bag

Violent crime

Tourists have been victims of assaults, including sexual assaults, in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Arusha.

If you are the victim of an armed robbery, do not resist. Attackers could assault you for failing to comply or not complying quickly enough.

  • Exercise a high degree of caution
  • Avoid walking around at night

Crimes against children and people with albinism, including murder, have occurred. Be particularly cautious. 

Organized crime

Organized crime associated with international drug trafficking occurs in Tanzania, as it is situated along a transit route used to transport drugs from Asia to Africa. Though tourists are rarely affected, exercise caution in large cities.

Kidnappings

Kidnapping-for-ransom does not pose significant risk in Tanzania, though armed groups from bordering countries are known to employ this tactic.

Exercise caution along border areas, namely:

  • areas bordering Lake Tanganyika, which marks the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo
  • the southeastern border with Mozambique

Express kidnappings

Tourists have been taken to ATMs and forced to withdraw funds from their account after accepting a ride from a stranger, a local taxi, ride share companies or a recent acquaintance. These incidents have most often occurred near hotels and transportation hubs such as ferry, bus and train terminals in Dar es Salaam. To minimize the risk, do not accept unsolicited offers of assistance or rides from new acquaintances or strangers. Always book transportation from a reputable company or through your hotel.

Home invasions

Armed home robberies occur and foreigners’ homes have been targeted by criminals. Always lock your doors and windows and use reinforced barriers wherever possible. Do not rent temporary accommodations from new acquaintances. Be sure to go through a reputable agency if looking for long-term accommodations in Tanzania.

Road travel

While better in larger centres, road conditions and road safety are poor throughout the country.

Road conditions

Road signs are often missing, and visibility is poor due to insufficient lighting. Poorly maintained cars, roaming wildlife, livestock, cyclists and pedestrians also increase the risk associated with driving. Outside major cities, four-wheel drive vehicles are highly recommended.

  • Avoid driving unless you are familiar with local conditions
  • Avoid travelling by road at night. Due to the potential for assault or robbery when stopped at a light at night, some drivers ignore traffic lights. This practice makes intersections dangerous at night
  • In the event of an accident, drive to the nearest police station

Tourist facilities are adequate in major cities but limited in remote areas, with the exception of principal game lodges and beach resorts.

Monitor fuel levels to ensure that your fuel tank is never lower than half full.

Road safety

Drivers often drive at excessive speeds, and they can be aggressive or reckless. Accident causing fatalities are common.

Armed robberies, carjackings and attacks on moving vehicles have occurred in Arusha and Dar es Salaam, particularly on Toure Drive (Msasani Peninsula).

  • Avoid travelling alone
  • Keep windows rolled up and doors locked
  • Avoid travelling after dark
  • Remain on tourist routes and avoid remote areas
  • If you find yourself on less-travelled roads and trails, avoid stopping because armed robberies and carjackings may occur
  • When travelling between cities, you should do so in a convoy, whenever possible

Crowds tend to form around accidents and foreigners are extorted for money or assaulted (even when they are not at fault).

There is a threat of terrorism, particularly in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Arusha and border areas. Terrorist attacks could occur at any time. Targets could include:

  • government buildings, including schools
  • places of worship
  • airports and other transportation hubs and networks
  • public areas such as tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping centres, markets, hotels and other sites frequented by foreigners

Stay at hotels that have robust security measures.

Always be aware of your surroundings when in public places.

Credit card and ATM fraud occurs. Be cautious when using your credit or debit card at ATMs, and:

  • pay careful attention when your cards are being handled by others
  • use ATMs located in well-lit public areas or inside a bank or business
  • avoid using card readers that have an irregular or unusual feature
  • cover the keypad with one hand when entering your PIN
  • check for any unauthorized transactions on your account statements

Foreigners have been victims of scams relating to volunteer work visas and safaris.

If you plan to engage in these activities, only deal with reputable companies and check their references

Overseas fraud

Spiked food and drinks

Never leave food or drinks unattended or in the care of strangers. Be wary of accepting snacks, beverages, gum or cigarettes from new acquaintances. These items may contain drugs that could put you at risk of sexual assault and robbery.

2SLGBTQI+ travellers

2SLGBTQI+ persons have been subject to physical and verbal harassment by locals and authorities.

2SLGBTQI+ travellers should carefully consider the risks of travelling to Tanzania.

Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics

Some officials solicit bribes as you go through customs at airports. In a common scheme, an official will ask the visitor to produce a certificate of proof of inoculation against yellow fever, even in cases where you don't need one.

If this happens to you, ask to speak to a senior official.

Police officers may approach you requesting money for alleged offences.

Before proceeding to a police station, insist they produce proper identification.

If you think you are dealing with a corrupt official, you may inform them you will contact the High Commission for advice. This tends to dissuade them from soliciting bribes. Report all such incidents to the High Commission of Canada in Dar es Salaam.

National parks and nature reserves

Organized tours and independent travellers have been victims of armed robbery in parks and nature reserves.

Exercise caution in:

  • the northern circuit in the vicinity of Serengeti National Park
  • Arusha National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • regions surrounding Mount Kilimanjaro

Avoid camping or travelling alone and hire a reputable tour guide. Hotels can make recommendations for reputable tour companies.

While camps and lodges are generally guarded, potentially dangerous wild animals often venture within the boundaries of the camp.

  • Follow the advice and warnings of local tour guides and camp employees
  • Do not walk around at night
  • Never leave children unattended

Mountaineering

If you are considering climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, carefully consider the inherent risks involved. People are seriously injured or killed on the mountain every year, and emergency assistance is severely limited. If you intend to climb:

  • never do so alone and always hire an experienced guide from a reputable company
  • buy travel insurance that includes helicopter rescue and medical evacuation
  • ensure that your physical condition is good enough to meet the challenges of your activity
  • ensure that you are properly equipped and well informed about weather and other conditions that may pose a hazard
  • inform a family member or friend of your itinerary, including when you expect to be back to camp
  • know the symptoms of acute altitude sickness, which can be fatal
  • obtain detailed information on trekking routes or ski slopes before setting out and do not venture off marked trails

Power outages

Power outages occur regularly across the country.  Local authorities may impose rationing measures for electricity.   

Power outages could affect your ability to purchase basic necessities and impact essential services, such as: 

  • public transportation
  • medical services  
  • water supply 
  • telecommunications 

Not all buildings are equipped with generators.   

  • Plan accordingly  
  • Keep a supply of water, food and fuel on hand  
  • Make sure you always have an emergency kit on hand

Public transportation

You should avoid travelling by bus (dala dala), as public buses are often overcrowded, poorly maintained and driven in a reckless manner. Public buses are frequently involved in accidents which have resulted in fatalities. There have been reports of sexual assault on buses.

Intercity buses are typically more safe and meet higher maintenance standards.

Do not travel on overnight buses.

Rail service is limited and maintenance standards are low. There have been reports of theft on crowded trains, particularly overnight trains.

A licensed taxi is a white car with a white (never yellow) licence plate, a coloured stripe running laterally on the side panels of the vehicle, a number located inside a circle on the passenger doors and visible insurance and registration numbers located on the windshield.

  • Don't use motorcycle taxis (pika-pika or boda-boda) or three wheel taxis (bajaj), as drivers are often reckless and do not provide adequate safety equipment for passengers (such as helmets)
  • Use only licensed taxis selected by a reputable hotel or restaurant, or one located at an official taxi stand
  • Avoid taking a taxi that has been hailed for you by a recent acquaintance
  • Always ask for identification before accepting transportation and check that the driver’s ID matches the name of the car registration and taxi licence

There are regular ferries travelling between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. Tanzanian ports are often frequented by persuasive ticket scalpers.

Vessels travelling between the following ports are less reliable and often overcrowded:

  • Zanzibar and Pemba
  • Tanga and Pemba
  • Mafia and mainland Tanzania

Ferry accidents occur due to the overloading and poor maintenance of some vessels.

  • Only use reputable ferry companies
  • Do not board vessels that appear overloaded or unseaworthy

Pirate attacks and armed robbery against ships occur in coastal waters, particularly in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Mariners should take appropriate precautions.

Live piracy report - International Maritime Bureau

We do not make assessments on the compliance of foreign domestic airlines with international safety standards.

Information about foreign domestic airlines

Every country or territory decides who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.

We have obtained the information on this page from the Tanzanian authorities. It can, however, change at any time.

Verify this information with the  Foreign Representatives in Canada .

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you use for travel.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country’s entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Tanzania.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may apply.

Official travel

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Useful links

  • Foreign Representatives in Canada
  • Canadian passports

Tourist visa: required Business visa: required Student visa: required Work/volunteer visa: required

At main ports of entry, you can get a visa on arrival for a maximum of 3 months. When you arrive, ensure that immigration officials validate your visa by stamping your passport or writing any required information in it. Some visas are valid for a period shorter than three months. If you are a frequent visitor or business traveller, apply for a multiple-entry visa before the start of your trip.

Verify that you abide by the terms and expiry date indicated on your visa. You could receive a substantial fine if you overstay the period allowed by your visitor visa or residence permit.

Entry visas  - Ministry of Home Affairs, Tanzania

Other entry requirements

You must be able to show proof of return or onward ticket. You could be refused entry if you fail to show it upon request.

Working and volunteering in Tanzania

You cannot perform any type of work, including volunteer work, on a tourist visa. When planning to travel to Tanzania to do volunteer work, contact the High Commission for the United Republic of Tanzania for information on specific requirements.

Work permits must be verified by Tanzanian immigration officials within 30 days of issuance. You can get this done at any Tanzanian Immigration office or online the Immigration Department’s online verification system. 

  • Ministry of Home Affairs  - Tanzania
  • Foreign diplomatic missions and consulates in Canada

Children and travel

Learn more about travelling with children .

Yellow fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).

Relevant Travel Health Notices

  • Global Measles Notice - 31 August, 2023
  • COVID-19 and International Travel - 31 August, 2023
  • Polio: Advice for travellers - 4 January, 2024

This section contains information on possible health risks and restrictions regularly found or ongoing in the destination. Follow this advice to lower your risk of becoming ill while travelling. Not all risks are listed below.

Consult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic preferably 6 weeks before you travel to get personalized health advice and recommendations.

Routine vaccines

Be sure that your  routine vaccinations , as per your province or territory , are up-to-date before travelling, regardless of your destination.

Some of these vaccinations include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, varicella (chickenpox), influenza and others.

Pre-travel vaccines and medications

You may be at risk for preventable diseases while travelling in this destination. Talk to a travel health professional about which medications or vaccines may be right for you, based on your destination and itinerary. 

There is a risk of hepatitis A in this destination. It is a disease of the liver. People can get hepatitis A if they ingest contaminated food or water, eat foods prepared by an infectious person, or if they have close physical contact (such as oral-anal sex) with an infectious person, although casual contact among people does not spread the virus.

Practise  safe food and water precautions and wash your hands often. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers to areas where hepatitis A is present.

Yellow fever   is a disease caused by a flavivirus from the bite of an infected mosquito.

Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.

  • There is low potential for yellow fever exposure in this country.

Country Entry Requirement*

  • Proof of vaccination is required if you are coming from or have transited through an airport of a   country where yellow fever occurs.

Recommendation

  • Vaccination may be recommended depending on your itinerary.
  • Contact a designated   Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre   well in advance of your trip to arrange for vaccination.
  • Discuss travel plans, activities, and destinations with a health care professional.
  • Protect yourself from mosquito bites .

About Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Canada * It is important to note that  country entry requirements  may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest  diplomatic or consular office  of the destination(s) you will be visiting to verify any additional entry requirements.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It can spread quickly from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of being infected with it when travelling internationally.

Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are fully protected against measles.

This destination is in the African Meningitis Belt, an area which has the highest rates of meningococcal disease in the world. Meningococcal disease is a serious and sometimes fatal infection. 

Travellers who are at higher risk should discuss vaccination with a health care provider. High-risk travellers include those living or working with the local population (e.g., health care workers) or those travelling to crowded areas or taking part in large gatherings.

  Hepatitis B is a risk in every destination. It is a viral liver disease that is easily transmitted from one person to another through exposure to blood and body fluids containing the hepatitis B virus.  Travellers who may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment, sharing needles, tattooing, acupuncture or occupational exposure) are at higher risk of getting hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all travellers. Prevent hepatitis B infection by practicing safe sex, only using new and sterile drug equipment, and only getting tattoos and piercings in settings that follow public health regulations and standards.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious viral disease. It can spread from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

It is recommended that all eligible travellers complete a COVID-19 vaccine series along with any additional recommended doses in Canada before travelling. Evidence shows that vaccines are very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. While vaccination provides better protection against serious illness, you may still be at risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Anyone who has not completed a vaccine series is at increased risk of being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and is at greater risk for severe disease when travelling internationally.

Before travelling, verify your destination’s COVID-19 vaccination entry/exit requirements. Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are adequately protected against COVID-19.

 The best way to protect yourself from seasonal influenza (flu) is to get vaccinated every year. Get the flu shot at least 2 weeks before travelling.  

 The flu occurs worldwide. 

  •  In the Northern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs from November to   April.
  •  In the Southern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs between April and   October.
  •  In the tropics, there is flu activity year round. 

The flu vaccine available in one hemisphere may only offer partial protection against the flu in the other hemisphere.

The flu virus spreads from person to person when they cough or sneeze or by touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus. Clean your hands often and wear a mask if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms.

Malaria  is a serious and sometimes fatal disease that is caused by parasites spread through the bites of mosquitoes.   There is a risk of malaria in certain areas and/or during a certain time of year in this destination. 

Antimalarial medication may be recommended depending on your itinerary and the time of year you are travelling. Consult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic before travelling to discuss your options. It is recommended to do this 6 weeks before travel, however, it is still a good idea any time before leaving.    Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times:  • Cover your skin and use an approved insect repellent on uncovered skin.  • Exclude mosquitoes from your living area with screening and/or closed, well-sealed doors and windows. • Use insecticide-treated bed nets if mosquitoes cannot be excluded from your living area.  • Wear permethrin-treated clothing.    If you develop symptoms similar to malaria when you are travelling or up to a year after you return home, see a health care professional immediately. Tell them where you have been travelling or living. 

In this destination, rabies is commonly carried by dogs and some wildlife, including bats. Rabies is a deadly disease that spreads to humans primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal. While travelling, take precautions , including keeping your distance from animals (including free-roaming dogs), and closely supervising children.

If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other animal while travelling, immediately wash the wound with soap and clean water and see a health care professional. In this destination, rabies treatment may be limited or may not be available, therefore you may need to return to Canada for treatment.  

Before travel, discuss rabies vaccination with a health care professional. It may be recommended for travellers who are at high risk of exposure (e.g., occupational risk such as veterinarians and wildlife workers, children, adventure travellers and spelunkers, and others in close contact with animals). 

Safe food and water precautions

Many illnesses can be caused by eating food or drinking beverages contaminated by bacteria, parasites, toxins, or viruses, or by swimming or bathing in contaminated water.

  • Learn more about food and water precautions to take to avoid getting sick by visiting our eat and drink safely abroad page. Remember: Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it!
  • Avoid getting water into your eyes, mouth or nose when swimming or participating in activities in freshwater (streams, canals, lakes), particularly after flooding or heavy rain. Water may look clean but could still be polluted or contaminated.
  • Avoid inhaling or swallowing water while bathing, showering, or swimming in pools or hot tubs. 

Cholera is a risk in parts of this country. Most travellers are at very low risk.

To protect against cholera, all travellers should practise safe food and water precautions .

Travellers at higher risk of getting cholera include those:

  • visiting, working or living in areas with limited access to safe food, water and proper sanitation
  • visiting areas where outbreaks are occurring

Vaccination may be recommended for high-risk travellers, and should be discussed with a health care professional.

Travellers' diarrhea is the most common illness affecting travellers. It is spread from eating or drinking contaminated food or water.

Risk of developing travellers' diarrhea increases when travelling in regions with poor standards of hygiene and sanitation. Practise safe food and water precautions.

The most important treatment for travellers' diarrhea is rehydration (drinking lots of fluids). Carry oral rehydration salts when travelling.

Typhoid   is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated food or water. Risk is higher among children, travellers going to rural areas, travellers visiting friends and relatives or those travelling for a long period of time.

Travellers visiting regions with a risk of typhoid, especially those exposed to places with poor sanitation, should speak to a health care professional about vaccination.  

There is a risk of schistosomiasis in this destination. Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by tiny worms (blood flukes) which can be found in freshwater (lakes, rivers, ponds, and wetlands). The worms can break the skin, and their eggs can cause stomach pain, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms, or urinary problems. Schistosomiasis mostly affects underdeveloped and r ural communities, particularly agricultural and fishing communities.

Most travellers are at low risk. Travellers should avoid contact with untreated freshwater such as lakes, rivers, and ponds (e.g., swimming, bathing, wading, ingesting). There is no vaccine or medication available to prevent infection.

Insect bite prevention

Many diseases are spread by the bites of infected insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas or flies. When travelling to areas where infected insects may be present:

  • Use insect repellent (bug spray) on exposed skin
  • Cover up with light-coloured, loose clothes made of tightly woven materials such as nylon or polyester
  • Minimize exposure to insects
  • Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in buildings that are not fully enclosed

To learn more about how you can reduce your risk of infection and disease caused by bites, both at home and abroad, visit our insect bite prevention page.

Find out what types of insects are present where you’re travelling, when they’re most active, and the symptoms of the diseases they spread.

There is a risk of chikungunya in this country.  The risk may vary between regions of a country.  Chikungunya is a virus spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Chikungunya can cause a viral disease that typically causes fever and pain in the joints. In some cases, the joint pain can be severe and last for months or years.

Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. There is no vaccine available for chikungunya.

Onchocerciasis (river blindness)   is an eye and skin disease caused by a parasite spread through the bite of an infected female blackfly.  Onchocerciasis often leads to blindness if left untreated. Risk is generally low for most travellers. Protect yourself from blackfly bites, which are most common close to fast-flowing rivers and streams. There is no vaccine available for onchocerciasis although drug treatments exist.

  • In this country,   dengue  is a risk to travellers. It is a viral disease spread to humans by mosquito bites.
  • Dengue can cause flu-like symptoms. In some cases, it can lead to severe dengue, which can be fatal.
  • The level of risk of dengue changes seasonally, and varies from year to year. The level of risk also varies between regions in a country and can depend on the elevation in the region.
  • Mosquitoes carrying dengue typically bite during the daytime, particularly around sunrise and sunset.
  • Protect yourself from mosquito bites . There is no vaccine or medication that protects against dengue.

Rift Valley fever is a viral disease that can cause severe flu-like symptoms. In some cases, it can be fatal. It is spread to humans through contact with infected animal blood or tissues, from the bite of an infected mosquito, or eating or drinking unpasteurized dairy. Risk is generally low for most travellers. Protect yourself from insect bites and avoid animals, particularly livestock, and unpasteurized dairy. There is no vaccine available for Rift Valley fever.

African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)  is caused by a parasite spread through the bite of a tsetse fly. Tsetse flies usually bite during the day and the bites are usually painful. If untreated, the disease is eventually fatal. Risk is generally low for most travellers. Protect yourself from bites especially in game parks and rural areas. Avoid wearing bright or dark-coloured clothing as these colours attract tsetse flies. There is no vaccine available for this disease.

Animal precautions

Some infections, such as rabies and influenza, can be shared between humans and animals. Certain types of activities may increase your chance of contact with animals, such as travelling in rural or forested areas, camping, hiking, and visiting wet markets (places where live animals are slaughtered and sold) or caves.

Travellers are cautioned to avoid contact with animals, including dogs, livestock (pigs, cows), monkeys, snakes, rodents, birds, and bats, and to avoid eating undercooked wild game.

Closely supervise children, as they are more likely to come in contact with animals.

Person-to-person infections

Stay home if you’re sick and practise proper cough and sneeze etiquette , which includes coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the bend of your arm, not your hand. Reduce your risk of colds, the flu and other illnesses by:

  •   washing your hands often
  • avoiding or limiting the amount of time spent in closed spaces, crowded places, or at large-scale events (concerts, sporting events, rallies)
  • avoiding close physical contact with people who may be showing symptoms of illness 

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , HIV , and mpox are spread through blood and bodily fluids; use condoms, practise safe sex, and limit your number of sexual partners. Check with your local public health authority pre-travel to determine your eligibility for mpox vaccine.  

Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria and usually affects the lungs.

For most travellers the risk of tuberculosis is low.

Travellers who may be at high risk while travelling in regions with risk of tuberculosis should discuss pre- and post-travel options with a health care professional.

High-risk travellers include those visiting or working in prisons, refugee camps, homeless shelters, or hospitals, or travellers visiting friends and relatives.

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)   is a virus that attacks and impairs the immune system, resulting in a chronic, progressive illness known as AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). 

High risk activities include anything which puts you in contact with blood or body fluids, such as unprotected sex and exposure to unsterilized needles for medications or other substances (for example, steroids and drugs), tattooing, body-piercing or acupuncture.

Medical services and facilities

Medical facilities are limited and medicines are often unavailable, even in Dar es Salaam.

Medical evacuation, which can be very expensive, may be necessary in the event of serious illness or injury.

Make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

Travel health and safety

Keep in Mind...

The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his or her own personal safety.

Be prepared. Do not expect medical services to be the same as in Canada. Pack a   travel health kit , especially if you will be travelling away from major city centres.

You must abide by local laws.

Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad .

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences.

Alcohol is not sold in some parts of Zanzibar. Avoid consuming alcohol in those areas.

Drugs, alcohol and travel

Plastic bags

The use, manufacture or importation of plastic bags is illegal.

Convicted offenders, including tourists, can face very heavy fines, imprisonment for up to 7 days, or both.

Identification

You must carry photo identification, such as a passport, and be ready to present it to authorities upon request. Keep a photocopy of your passport in a safe place in case it’s lost or confiscated.

Photography

Photography of military installations is forbidden. Individuals have been detained and/or had their cameras and film confiscated for taking pictures of public structures and buildings, including:

  • industrial sites

Always ask permission before photographing individuals.

Pornography

Possession of pornographic material is illegal.

Flora and fauna

Collecting and removing any flora or fauna from its natural habitat is illegal. This includes removing seashells from marine parks.

Tanzanian law strictly regulates the sale, possession or removal from the country of animal or animal parts, including jewellery and hunting trophies. Certain items are exempt; however, you need a special permit from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism before attempting to leave the country with these items.

Trophy dealing licences  – Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Tanzania

Ramadan 

In 2024, the lunar month of Ramadan is expected to begin on or around March 10.

In public, between sunrise and sunset, be discreet when:

Dress and Behaviour

In Zanzibar, Islamic practices and beliefs are particularly influential.

To avoid offending local sensitivities:

  • dress conservatively
  • behave discreetly
  • respect religious and social traditions

Women should cover their shoulders and refrain from wearing shorts.

Tanzanian law prohibits sexual acts between individuals of the same sex. Those convicted face up to life imprisonment and possibly a fine.

Dual citizenship

Dual citizenship is not legally recognized in Tanzania .

If local authorities consider you a citizen of Tanzania , they may refuse to grant you access to Canadian consular services. This will prevent us from providing you with those services.

Travellers with dual citizenship

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. It does not apply between Canada and Tanzania.

If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Tanzania by an abducting parent:

  • act as quickly as you can
  • consult a lawyer in Canada and in Tanzania to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
  • report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children’s Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre.

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies.

Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country’s judicial affairs.

  • International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left-Behind Parents
  • Travelling with children
  • Canadian embassies and consulates by destination
  • Emergency Watch and Response Centre

You must carry an international driving permit alongside your Canadian driver’s licence.

Traffic drives on the left.

Police roadblocks are common.

  • If you are stopped by police, always cooperate and give proof of documentation requested of you
  • If you are asked to pay an on-the-spot fine for a traffic violation, ask to travel to the nearest police station to file a report and to contact the High Commission of Canada in Tanzania
  • Always ask for an official receipt

International Driving Permit

The currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS).

Credit cards are generally accepted at larger hotels, European carriers and other businesses that cater to international clientele, but are rarely accepted elsewhere. Outside of Dar es Salaam and at smaller establishments, cash in either Tanzanian shillings or U.S. dollars are the preferred method of payment, particularly for hotel bills, domestic airline tickets and entry to national parks.

ATMs are available in main cities, and some can be used to access Canadian bank accounts; however, they are subject to breakdowns. You should carry a small supply of cash in U.S. dollars for use in airports and at borders. 

Rainy season

On the mainland, the rainy season extends from March to May and then again from November to December. Seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and reduce the provision of essential services, particularly in the summer months. Roads may become impassable and bridges damaged.

  • Keep informed of regional weather forecasts and plan accordingly
  • Use a four-wheel drive vehicle during the rainy seasons

Tornadoes, cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons and monsoons

Seismic activity

Tanzania is located in an active seismic zone.

Local services

Dial 112 for emergency assistance.

Consular assistance

Comoros, Seychelles, Zambia

For emergency consular assistance, call the High Commission of Canada in Tanzania, in Dar es Salaam, and follow the instructions. At any time, you may also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.

The decision to travel is your choice and you are responsible for your personal safety abroad. We take the safety and security of Canadians abroad very seriously and provide credible and timely information in our Travel Advice to enable you to make well-informed decisions regarding your travel abroad.

The content on this page is provided for information only. While we make every effort to give you correct information, it is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. The Government of Canada does not assume responsibility and will not be liable for any damages in connection to the information provided.

If you need consular assistance while abroad, we will make every effort to help you. However, there may be constraints that will limit the ability of the Government of Canada to provide services.

Learn more about consular services .

Risk Levels

  take normal security precautions.

Take similar precautions to those you would take in Canada.

  Exercise a high degree of caution

There are certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly. Be very cautious at all times, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities.

IMPORTANT: The two levels below are official Government of Canada Travel Advisories and are issued when the safety and security of Canadians travelling or living in the country or region may be at risk.

  Avoid non-essential travel

Your safety and security could be at risk. You should think about your need to travel to this country, territory or region based on family or business requirements, knowledge of or familiarity with the region, and other factors. If you are already there, think about whether you really need to be there. If you do not need to be there, you should think about leaving.

  Avoid all travel

You should not travel to this country, territory or region. Your personal safety and security are at great risk. If you are already there, you should think about leaving if it is safe to do so.

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Stay in Tanzania for  up to 3 months  at a time. 

Enjoy a  holidays, visit your family or friends  or cruise, or attend a cultural event.

Study  or  train  for up to 3 months in total.

Requirements:

No Covid-19 vaccination certificate or negative PCR test result is required anymore.

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Be aware of current health issues in Tanzania. Learn how to protect yourself.

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  • Global Polio January 05, 2024 Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Destination List: Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Guinea, Indonesia, Israel, including the West Bank and Gaza, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, including Zanzibar, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Check the vaccines and medicines list and visit your doctor at least a month before your trip to get vaccines or medicines you may need. If you or your doctor need help finding a location that provides certain vaccines or medicines, visit the Find a Clinic page.

Routine vaccines

Recommendations.

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

  • Chickenpox (Varicella)
  • Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
  • Flu (influenza)
  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)

Immunization schedules

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see  Your COVID-19 Vaccination  for more information. 

COVID-19 vaccine

Active cholera transmission is  widespread  in Tanzania. Cholera is rare in travelers.  Certain factors  may increase the risk of getting cholera or having severe disease ( more information ). Avoiding unsafe food and water and washing your hands can also help prevent cholera.

Vaccination may be considered for children and adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission.

Cholera - CDC Yellow Book

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Tanzania.

Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.

Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.

Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis A - CDC Yellow Book

Dosing info - Hep A

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Tanzania. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Tanzania.

Hepatitis B - CDC Yellow Book

Dosing info - Hep B

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Tanzania take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

Find  country-specific information  about malaria.

Malaria - CDC Yellow Book

Considerations when choosing a drug for malaria prophylaxis (CDC Yellow Book)

Malaria information for Tanzania.

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Measles (Rubeola) - CDC Yellow Book

In Tanzania poliovirus has been identified in the past year.

Travelers to Tanzania are at increased risk of exposure to poliovirus.

Vaccine recommendations : Adults traveling to Tanzania who received a complete polio vaccination series as children may receive a single lifetime booster dose of inactivated polio vaccine; travelers who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated should receive a complete polio vaccination series before travel. Children who are not fully vaccinated will be considered for an  accelerated vaccination schedule .

Polio - CDC Yellow Book

Polio: For Travelers

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Tanzania. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Tanzania, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available. 

Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.

Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include

  • Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
  • Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
  • Visitors to rural areas

Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Tanzania. 

Rabies - CDC Yellow Book

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Typhoid - CDC Yellow Book

Dosing info - Typhoid

Yellow Fever

Required for travelers ≥1 year old arriving from countries with risk for YF virus transmission; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission. 1

Generally not recommended for travel to Tanzania.

Yellow Fever - CDC Yellow Book

  • Avoid contaminated water

Leptospirosis

How most people get sick (most common modes of transmission)

  • Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis
  • Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud
  • Drinking water or eating food contaminated with animal urine
  • Avoid contaminated water and soil

Clinical Guidance

Schistosomiasis

  • Wading, swimming, bathing, or washing in contaminated freshwater streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, or untreated pools.

Avoid bug bites

African sleeping sickness (african trypanosomiasis).

  • Tsetse fly bite 
  • Avoid Bug Bites

African Trypanosomiasis

African Tick-Bite Fever

African Tick-bite fever

Chikungunya

  • Mosquito bite

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever

  • Tick bite 
  • Touching the body fluids of a person or animal infected with CCHF
  • Mosquito bite
  • Avoid animals

Rift Valley Fever

  • Touching blood, body fluids, or tissue of infected livestock

Rift Valley fever

Airborne & droplet

  • Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents
  • Bite from an infected rodent
  • Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus (only occurs with Andes virus)
  • Avoid rodents and areas where they live
  • Avoid sick people

Tuberculosis (TB)

  • Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

Learn actions you can take to stay healthy and safe on your trip. Vaccines cannot protect you from many diseases in Tanzania, so your behaviors are important.

Eat and drink safely

Food and water standards around the world vary based on the destination. Standards may also differ within a country and risk may change depending on activity type (e.g., hiking versus business trip). You can learn more about safe food and drink choices when traveling by accessing the resources below.

  • Choose Safe Food and Drinks When Traveling
  • Water Treatment Options When Hiking, Camping or Traveling
  • Global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene | Healthy Water
  • Avoid Contaminated Water During Travel

You can also visit the Department of State Country Information Pages for additional information about food and water safety.

Prevent bug bites

Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in Tanzania. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine. You can reduce your risk by taking steps to prevent bug bites.

What can I do to prevent bug bites?

  • Cover exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats.
  • Use an appropriate insect repellent (see below).
  • Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear (such as boots, pants, socks, and tents). Do not use permethrin directly on skin.
  • Stay and sleep in air-conditioned or screened rooms.
  • Use a bed net if the area where you are sleeping is exposed to the outdoors.

What type of insect repellent should I use?

  • FOR PROTECTION AGAINST TICKS AND MOSQUITOES: Use a repellent that contains 20% or more DEET for protection that lasts up to several hours.
  • Picaridin (also known as KBR 3023, Bayrepel, and icaridin)
  • Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD)
  • 2-undecanone
  • Always use insect repellent as directed.

What should I do if I am bitten by bugs?

  • Avoid scratching bug bites, and apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to reduce the itching.
  • Check your entire body for ticks after outdoor activity. Be sure to remove ticks properly.

What can I do to avoid bed bugs?

Although bed bugs do not carry disease, they are an annoyance. See our information page about avoiding bug bites for some easy tips to avoid them. For more information on bed bugs, see Bed Bugs .

For more detailed information on avoiding bug bites, see Avoid Bug Bites .

Some diseases in Tanzania—such as dengue, leishmaniasis, and African sleeping sickness—are spread by bugs and cannot be prevented with a vaccine. Follow the insect avoidance measures described above to prevent these and other illnesses.

Stay safe outdoors

If your travel plans in Tanzania include outdoor activities, take these steps to stay safe and healthy during your trip.

  • Stay alert to changing weather conditions and adjust your plans if conditions become unsafe.
  • Prepare for activities by wearing the right clothes and packing protective items, such as bug spray, sunscreen, and a basic first aid kit.
  • Consider learning basic first aid and CPR before travel. Bring a travel health kit with items appropriate for your activities.
  • If you are outside for many hours in heat, eat salty snacks and drink water to stay hydrated and replace salt lost through sweating.
  • Protect yourself from UV radiation : use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, wear protective clothing, and seek shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m.–4 p.m.).
  • Be especially careful during summer months and at high elevation. Because sunlight reflects off snow, sand, and water, sun exposure may be increased during activities like skiing, swimming, and sailing.
  • Very cold temperatures can be dangerous. Dress in layers and cover heads, hands, and feet properly if you are visiting a cold location.

Stay safe around water

  • Swim only in designated swimming areas. Obey lifeguards and warning flags on beaches.
  • Practice safe boating—follow all boating safety laws, do not drink alcohol if driving a boat, and always wear a life jacket.
  • Do not dive into shallow water.
  • Do not swim in freshwater in developing areas or where sanitation is poor.
  • Avoid swallowing water when swimming. Untreated water can carry germs that make you sick.
  • To prevent infections, wear shoes on beaches where there may be animal waste.

Climbing Kilimanjaro is one of the most popular outdoor activities for travelers visiting Tanzania. The high altitude may lead to altitude sickness. Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent and treat altitude sickness.

See Travel to High Altitudes .

Schistosomiasis, a parasitic infection that can be spread in fresh water, is found in Tanzania. Avoid swimming in fresh, unchlorinated water, such as lakes, ponds, or rivers.

Keep away from animals

Most animals avoid people, but they may attack if they feel threatened, are protecting their young or territory, or if they are injured or ill. Animal bites and scratches can lead to serious diseases such as rabies.

Follow these tips to protect yourself:

  • Do not touch or feed any animals you do not know.
  • Do not allow animals to lick open wounds, and do not get animal saliva in your eyes or mouth.
  • Avoid rodents and their urine and feces.
  • Traveling pets should be supervised closely and not allowed to come in contact with local animals.
  • If you wake in a room with a bat, seek medical care immediately. Bat bites may be hard to see.

All animals can pose a threat, but be extra careful around dogs, bats, monkeys, sea animals such as jellyfish, and snakes. If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, immediately:

  • Wash the wound with soap and clean water.
  • Go to a doctor right away.
  • Tell your doctor about your injury when you get back to the United States.

Consider buying medical evacuation insurance. Rabies is a deadly disease that must be treated quickly, and treatment may not be available in some countries.

Reduce your exposure to germs

Follow these tips to avoid getting sick or spreading illness to others while traveling:

  • Wash your hands often, especially before eating.
  • If soap and water aren’t available, clean hands with hand sanitizer (containing at least 60% alcohol).
  • Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you need to touch your face, make sure your hands are clean.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
  • Try to avoid contact with people who are sick.
  • If you are sick, stay home or in your hotel room, unless you need medical care.

Avoid sharing body fluids

Diseases can be spread through body fluids, such as saliva, blood, vomit, and semen.

Protect yourself:

  • Use latex condoms correctly.
  • Do not inject drugs.
  • Limit alcohol consumption. People take more risks when intoxicated.
  • Do not share needles or any devices that can break the skin. That includes needles for tattoos, piercings, and acupuncture.
  • If you receive medical or dental care, make sure the equipment is disinfected or sanitized.

Know how to get medical care while traveling

Plan for how you will get health care during your trip, should the need arise:

  • Carry a list of local doctors and hospitals at your destination.
  • Review your health insurance plan to determine what medical services it would cover during your trip. Consider purchasing travel health and medical evacuation insurance.
  • Carry a card that identifies, in the local language, your blood type, chronic conditions or serious allergies, and the generic names of any medications you take.
  • Some prescription drugs may be illegal in other countries. Call Tanzania’s embassy to verify that all of your prescription(s) are legal to bring with you.
  • Bring all the medicines (including over-the-counter medicines) you think you might need during your trip, including extra in case of travel delays. Ask your doctor to help you get prescriptions filled early if you need to.

Many foreign hospitals and clinics are accredited by the Joint Commission International. A list of accredited facilities is available at their website ( www.jointcommissioninternational.org ).

In some countries, medicine (prescription and over-the-counter) may be substandard or counterfeit. Bring the medicines you will need from the United States to avoid having to buy them at your destination.

Malaria is a risk in Tanzania. Fill your malaria prescription before you leave and take enough with you for the entire length of your trip. Follow your doctor’s instructions for taking the pills; some need to be started before you leave.

Select safe transportation

Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of healthy US citizens in foreign countries.

In many places cars, buses, large trucks, rickshaws, bikes, people on foot, and even animals share the same lanes of traffic, increasing the risk for crashes.

Be smart when you are traveling on foot.

  • Use sidewalks and marked crosswalks.
  • Pay attention to the traffic around you, especially in crowded areas.
  • Remember, people on foot do not always have the right of way in other countries.

Riding/Driving

Choose a safe vehicle.

  • Choose official taxis or public transportation, such as trains and buses.
  • Ride only in cars that have seatbelts.
  • Avoid overcrowded, overloaded, top-heavy buses and minivans.
  • Avoid riding on motorcycles or motorbikes, especially motorbike taxis. (Many crashes are caused by inexperienced motorbike drivers.)
  • Choose newer vehicles—they may have more safety features, such as airbags, and be more reliable.
  • Choose larger vehicles, which may provide more protection in crashes.

Think about the driver.

  • Do not drive after drinking alcohol or ride with someone who has been drinking.
  • Consider hiring a licensed, trained driver familiar with the area.
  • Arrange payment before departing.

Follow basic safety tips.

  • Wear a seatbelt at all times.
  • Sit in the back seat of cars and taxis.
  • When on motorbikes or bicycles, always wear a helmet. (Bring a helmet from home, if needed.)
  • Avoid driving at night; street lighting in certain parts of Tanzania may be poor.
  • Do not use a cell phone or text while driving (illegal in many countries).
  • Travel during daylight hours only, especially in rural areas.
  • If you choose to drive a vehicle in Tanzania, learn the local traffic laws and have the proper paperwork.
  • Get any driving permits and insurance you may need. Get an International Driving Permit (IDP). Carry the IDP and a US-issued driver's license at all times.
  • Check with your auto insurance policy's international coverage, and get more coverage if needed. Make sure you have liability insurance.
  • Avoid using local, unscheduled aircraft.
  • If possible, fly on larger planes (more than 30 seats); larger airplanes are more likely to have regular safety inspections.
  • Try to schedule flights during daylight hours and in good weather.

Medical Evacuation Insurance

If you are seriously injured, emergency care may not be available or may not meet US standards. Trauma care centers are uncommon outside urban areas. Having medical evacuation insurance can be helpful for these reasons.

Helpful Resources

Road Safety Overseas (Information from the US Department of State): Includes tips on driving in other countries, International Driving Permits, auto insurance, and other resources.

The Association for International Road Travel has country-specific Road Travel Reports available for most countries for a minimal fee.

Traffic flows on the left side of the road in Tanzania.

  • Always pay close attention to the flow of traffic, especially when crossing the street.
  • LOOK RIGHT for approaching traffic.

For information traffic safety and road conditions in Tanzania, see Travel and Transportation on US Department of State's country-specific information for Tanzania .

Maintain personal security

Use the same common sense traveling overseas that you would at home, and always stay alert and aware of your surroundings.

Before you leave

  • Research your destination(s), including local laws, customs, and culture.
  • Monitor travel advisories and alerts and read travel tips from the US Department of State.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) .
  • Leave a copy of your itinerary, contact information, credit cards, and passport with someone at home.
  • Pack as light as possible, and leave at home any item you could not replace.

While at your destination(s)

  • Carry contact information for the nearest US embassy or consulate .
  • Carry a photocopy of your passport and entry stamp; leave the actual passport securely in your hotel.
  • Follow all local laws and social customs.
  • Do not wear expensive clothing or jewelry.
  • Always keep hotel doors locked, and store valuables in secure areas.
  • If possible, choose hotel rooms between the 2nd and 6th floors.

To call for emergency services while in Tanzania, dial either 112 or 999. Write these numbers down to carry with you on your trip.

Learn as much as you can about Tanzania before you travel there. A good place to start is the country-specific information on Tanzania from the US Department of State.

Healthy Travel Packing List

Use the Healthy Travel Packing List for Tanzania for a list of health-related items to consider packing for your trip. Talk to your doctor about which items are most important for you.

Why does CDC recommend packing these health-related items?

It’s best to be prepared to prevent and treat common illnesses and injuries. Some supplies and medicines may be difficult to find at your destination, may have different names, or may have different ingredients than what you normally use.

If you are not feeling well after your trip, you may need to see a doctor. If you need help finding a travel medicine specialist, see Find a Clinic . Be sure to tell your doctor about your travel, including where you went and what you did on your trip. Also tell your doctor if you were bitten or scratched by an animal while traveling.

If your doctor prescribed antimalarial medicine for your trip, keep taking the rest of your pills after you return home. If you stop taking your medicine too soon, you could still get sick.

Malaria is always a serious disease and may be a deadly illness. If you become ill with a fever either while traveling in a malaria-risk area or after you return home (for up to 1 year), you should seek immediate medical attention and should tell the doctor about your travel history.

For more information on what to do if you are sick after your trip, see Getting Sick after Travel .

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An immigrant visa is a document issued by a U.S. consular officer abroad that allows you to travel to the United States and apply for admission as a legal permanent resident (LPR). An immigration inspector of U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security makes the final decision as to whether or not to admit you as an LPR. Once you are admitted as an LPR, you generally have the right to live and work in the United States permanently. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security will mail your permanent resident card (often called a “green card”) to your new address in the United States, usually within three months of your entry into the United States. Please see 9 FAM 502.1-3 for a list of classification symbols and a brief description of each.

Getting an immigrant visa usually means that you will be able to live and work in the United States for as long as you want. A nonimmigrant visa, on the other hand, is generally for short-term visitors to the United States. You cannot stay in the United States permanently on a nonimmigrant visa, and you generally cannot work. A nonimmigrant visa is sometimes informally called a “tourist visa” but can be issued for reasons other than tourism, such as medical treatment, business or study. Please see our nonimmigrant visa page for more information.

There are three basic methods for obtaining an immigrant visa: 1.through a family relationship with a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident 2.through employment 3.through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (the visa lottery) Most applicants in Mexico obtain their immigrant visas via family relationships. The first step in obtaining a family-based immigrant visa is for your relative (the petitioner) to file a Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) by mail with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security. Once your relative has filed a petition for you, you may check its status by accessing the USCIS Case Status Search Page. You may obtain an immigrant visa through employment rather than through a family member. More information on obtaining an immigrant visa through employment rather than through a family member is available on USCIS’s Green Card through a Job page. Please see the Fiscal Year 2016 Diversity Visa Entry Instructions. Note that the registration period for 2015 has closed. You may check this page for the Fiscal Year 2016 Diversity Visa Entry instructions in approximately September 2014.

Once U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security approves an immigrant visa petition, USCIS sends the approved petition to the Department of State’s National Visa Center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

The Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) retains the approved petition until the case is ready for adjudication by a consular officer abroad. Petitions may remain at NVC for several months or for many years depending on the visa category and country of birth of the visa applicant. When a beneficiary’s (the beneficiary is the person on whose behalf the petition was filed) priority date appears about to become current, NVC sends the petitioner a bill for processing Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act) and sends the beneficiary a Form DS-261 (Choice of Address and Agent). Once the Form I-864 processing fee is paid, NVC sends the Form I-864 and related instructions to the petitioner. Once NVC receives the completed Form DS-261 from the applicant, NVC mails a bill for the immigrant visa fee to the agent designated on the Form DS-261. Once the immigrant visa fee is paid, NVC sends the Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants to the agent. You or your agent must follow the directions in the Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants exactly. Failure to do so could result in a delay in your case and could even cause you to lose your chance to live and work in the United States. Once NVC completes its administrative processing of your case, the case file is sent to the Immigrant Visa Unit of the U.S. Consulate General, Ciudad Juarez. NVC will notify you by mail when this occurs.

The priority date, in the case of a family-based immigrant visa petition, is the date your petition was filed (not the date it was approved). Family-based immigrant visas are divided into two broad groups, immediate relative cases and preference cases. An immediate relative family-based petition is filed by a U.S. citizen on behalf of a spouse, parent, or child. A preference family-based petition is filed by a U.S. citizen on behalf of a son, daughter, or sibling; or by a legal permanent resident on behalf of a spouse, son or daughter, or child. Because the law does not limit the number of immediate relative visas, the priority date is normally irrelevant in such cases (please see the 9 FAM 502.1-1(d)(1) for the notable exception, related to the Child Status Protection Act). Workload permitting, the Immigrant Visa Unit may begin processing the approved petition upon receipt from the Department of State’s National Visa Center or the Department of Homeland Security. The priority date in a preference case, however, matters greatly. The law limits the number of preference visas available. All categories of family-based preference visas are currently “oversubscribed” (i.e., there are more people who want visas than there are visa numbers available). Your priority date, along with your visa category and nationality, determines whether a visa number is available or whether you must wait. Once your priority date is earlier than the cut-off date listed in the most recent Visa Bulle

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