Travel & Safety
Latest Update
Still current at:17 June 2022
Updated:16 March 2022
Latest update:If you’re travelling to Tanzania, you must have a negative COVID-19 (RT-PCR) test result taken in the 96 hours before your arrival, complete the Ministry of Health’s online surveillance form in the 24 hours before arrival and take a rapid test on arrival. Confirm COVID-19 requirements with local authorities and your airline(s) ahead of travel. Follow the advice of local authorities and COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures.
Overview
Health advice is continually changing as we learn more about COVID-19 and new variants may be discovered. Rules and restrictions to prevent outbreaks can change quickly. It’s important to regularly check the rules in the destinations you’re travelling to and transiting through. Find the TANZANIA TRAVEL ADVISORY PDF HERE.
- Health
- 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.
- Local laws
- Due to COVID-19, additional local laws have been implemented. See Travel.
- 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.
- Don’t photograph military zones, weapons or personnel. It’s illegal.
- Dress and behaviour standards are conservative in Tanzania, especially in Zanzibar. If you’re female, don’t wear shorts or sleeveless tops outside resorts.
- Travel
- To enter Tanzania, you must obtain a negative COVID-19 (RT-PCR) test result taken within 96 hours of your arrival, on arrival undertake a mandatory rapid test costing $10 USD (or $25 USD if arriving in Zanzibar). The fee can be paid for through the online Traveller Surveillance Form or in cash on arrival. You must complete the Ministry of Health’s online surveillance form in the 24 hours before arrival. Confirm entry requirements with Tanzanian authorities prior to making any travel arrangements. Refer to the latest requirements on the Ministry of Health’s website.
- Observe infection prevention and control measures, including hand hygiene, wearing a mask and keeping physical distance as appropriate.
- If you want to leave Tanzania and you need a COVID-19 test before travelling, the Tanzanian Government advises you to get a test at the Regional Hospital at least five days before you leave. You will need to pay for testing. You can book a test on the Ministry of Health’s online booking system.
- You need a visa to enter Tanzania. Contact your nearest embassy or consulate of Tanzania for details.
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry to Tanzania if arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever risk country.
