Tanzania Introduces Mandatory Government Travel Insurance for Visitors

• Tanzania now requires most foreign visitors entering mainland Tanzania or Zanzibar to obtain government-issued inbound travel insurance. The new requirement applies regardless of whether travelers already hold private travel insurance and took effect on Oct. 1, 2026. 

Tanzania Mandatory Travel Insurance Requirement  

Tanzania has introduced a mandatory requirement for inbound travel insurance for foreign visitors entering mainland Tanzania or Zanzibar. The requirement took effect on Oct. 1, 2026.  

The measure was implemented under the Inbound Travel Insurance Regulations for Foreign Visitors Entering Mainland Tanzania, published through Government Notice No. 256 of 2026.  

Mandatory Government-Issued Travel Insurance 

All visitors to mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, except residents, must obtain government-issued inbound travel insurance, even if they already have private travel insurance coverage. Authorities may deny entry to travelers who do not comply with the requirement.  

Insurance Provider Based on Port of Entry 

Travelers are only required to purchase coverage once, based on their initial point of entry into Tanzania.  

Visitors entering through mainland Tanzania: 

• Must obtain insurance through the National Insurance Corporation (NIC).  

Visitors entering through Zanzibar: 

• Must obtain insurance through the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC).  

Insurance Coverage and Cost 

The inbound travel insurance: 

• Covers medical emergencies;  
• Is valid for up to 92 days; and  
• Costs USD 44 per visitor.  

Travelers may purchase the insurance online before travel or upon arrival at designated ports of entry.  

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