Tanzania Visa and Travel News
Mandatory travel insurance takes effect in mainland Tanzania on October 1, 2026. The National Insurance Corporation (NIC) and Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC) have confirmed that travelers visiting both the mainland and Zanzibar only need one policy. Reduced rates for children and groups, the validity of previously purchased policies, and round-the-clock assistance are among the key details clarified by the two insurers.
Tanzania has set October 1, 2026 as the effective date for its mandatory travel insurance requirement for foreign visitors entering the country through Mainland Tanzania. Priced at $44, the policy can be purchased online before departure or upon arrival and will remain valid for up to 92 days.
Tanzania has taken another step toward introducing mandatory travel insurance for foreign visitors. Regulations published on September 4, 2026 set the price at $44, establish a maximum validity of 92 days, and define the minimum coverage required. However, the authorities have not yet announced when the scheme will actually take effect.
The Tanzania Immigration Services Department has announced a temporary disruption to its computer system due to a technical issue. However, authorities confirm that the Visa on Arrival system remains available to eligible travelers.
Following Zanzibar’s lead, which has enforced this rule for several months now, mainland Tanzania is considering requiring international travelers to purchase mandatory health insurance. Mainland Tanzania is preparing to follow Zanzibar’s example by introducing mandatory travel insurance for foreign visitors. The measure, proposed as part of an amendment to the
As of January 30, 2025, Tanzania could suspend its visa-on-arrival system in favor of e-Visa. Earlier this week, there was some doubt as to whether or not travelers entering Tanzania after November 30, 2024 would continue to be issued with a visa on arrival. The confusion arose from the diffusion
After several days of doubt as to whether the issuance of visas on arrival in Tanzania would be suspended, the authorities confirm that this possibility is maintained, but encourage visitors to apply for an e-Visa. For several days now, many travelers have been contacting VisasNews to find out whether Tanzania
From October 1, 2024, visitors to Zanzibar, Tanzania, will be required to have mandatory travel insurance to visit the archipelago. The Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar is about to introduce new regulations for travelers. In addition to the Tanzania e-Visa, a US$44 travel insurance policy will be required for all visitors
