Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes/1 | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for
at least six months required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except:
1. nationals of Cyprus and Malta for stays of up to three months and issued with a visitor’s pass on arrival, but may still need entry permit clearance. It is possible for British nationals to obtain a tourist visa for single entry at any one of the main port of entries to Tanzania, subject to the fulfillment of all immigration requirements. All other visitors must obtain visa prior to traveling to Tanzania.
Visa Note(a) The high commission does not issue multiple entry visas for tourist or business purposes. All multiple entry visas should be applied for at the Immigration Head Office in Dar es Salaam through your host. (b) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy or high commission to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Types of Visa and CostTourist and
Business: £38 (single-entry) (prices are for application at high commission in London).
ValidityTourist single entry: three months from date of issue; Business single entry: two months.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at high commission or embassy); see
General Info.
Working Days RequiredNormally three. Up to 10 for postal applications.
WarningMost visits to Tanzania are trouble-free, but travelers should be aware of the high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.
Armed robberies are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centers, including Dar es Salaam.
Travelers to the area bordering Burundi should exercise caution.
An outbreak of Rift Valley Fever in Arusha was reported in February 2007.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | Yes | 1 |
| Cholera | Yes | 2 |
| Typhoid and Polio | 3 | N/A |
| Malaria | 4 | N/A |
Health CarePrivate health insurance is recommended. There are over 2,000 hospitals and clinics and some Christian missions also provide medical treatment; however, facilities are limited outside Dar es Salaam and medicines are often unavailable. All treatment must be paid for.
Note1A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required of all travelers over one year of age traveling from infected areas and travelers coming from countries considered to be endemic by the Tanzanian authorities. The risk of yellow fever is highest in northwestern forest areas.
2According to 1973 WHO guidelines, a cholera vaccination is no longer required for entry into Tanzania. However, there are regular outbreaks of cholera throughout the country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.
3Vaccination against typhoid is advised.
4Malaria risk, predominantly in the malignant
falciparum form, exists all year throughout the country below 1800m (5906ft). The strain is reported to be highly resistant to chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine. Mefloquine, doxycycline or atovaquone/proguanil are recommended.
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