Tanzania Travel Guide

Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
Australian	Yes	Yes	Yes
British	Yes	Yes	Yes
Other EU	Yes	Yes/1	Yes
USA	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canadian	Yes	Yes	Yes

Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
1. nationals of Cyprus, Ireland 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.

All other visitors must obtain a visa prior to traveling to Tanzania.

Visa Note

Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy or high commission to check visa requirements.

Types of Visa and Cost

£38 per single-entry (prices are for application at high commission in London). US visas: US$50 (single or double-entry, six months). Business visa fees: £38 single entry valid for 2 months; Multiple entry 6 months £80 and 12 months £100 (multiple entry permits holder a maximum of two months' stay in Tanzania per visit).

Validity

Tourist single-entry: three months from date of issue; Business single-entry: two months.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at high commission or embassy).

Working Days Required

Normally three. Up to 10 for postal applications. 24-hour service is available at an extra charge of £5.

Travel Warnings

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers.

Piracy is a significant threat in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, especially for shipping which does not take appropriate precautions or follow agreed shipping industry best practice guidelines.

You should exercise particular caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi.

Long distance buses are frequently involved in accidents which can often result in fatalities. If you have concerns over the safety of the vehicle or the ability of the driver, you should use alternative methods of transport.

Armed robberies, while still rare, are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centers. Several serious incidents involving British nationals and other expatriates have occurred in the Arusha region.

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 Care

Private health insurance is recommended. There are numerous hospitals, and some Christian missions which provide medical treatment; however, facilities are rudimentary outside of Dar es Salaam and medicines are often unavailable. All treatment must be paid for.

Vaccinations

Vaccination	Special Precaution
Diphtheria	Yes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	Yes
Rabies	Sometimes
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Yes
Yellow Fever	Yes

Special Notes

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travelers over one year of age.