Tanzania Mandatory Travel Insurance: $44 Fee and Zanzibar Rules

New Tanzania mandatory insurance
By Safari Desire | Last updated: October 01, 2026 Planning a Tanzania safari, a Mount Kilimanjaro climb or a holiday combining wildlife and Zanzibar? From October 1, 2026, qualifying foreign visitors entering Mainland Tanzania must have mandatory inbound travel insurance. The standard Mainland policy costs the Tanzanian shilling equivalent of US$44 per person and provides coverage for up to 92 days, subject to the dates and conditions stated on the insurance certificate. For travelers combining a safari with Zanzibar, there is an important clarification: you do not need to buy two mandatory inbound insurance policies for the same journey simply
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Zanzibar Introduces Mandatory Insurance Fee for Visitors from October 2024

Zanzibar Mandatory Travel Insurance fees 2024
Planning a trip to Zanzibar or combining Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar beach vacation? Starting October 1, 2024, all visitors to Zanzibar Island will be required to pay a mandatory $44 insurance fee (approximately Sh118,360) to cover them for up to 92 days during their stay on the islands. Check out the Official Press Release by the Zanzibar; Zanzibar's new Travel Insurance. In a recent interview with local news rooms, Dr. Saada Mkuya Salum, Zanzibar's Minister of Finance, shared that the new measure is designed to enhance visitor services and offer protection in a range of situations. The insurance will cover
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