The Ministry of Finance has announced that, effective October 1, 2026, foreign nationals entering mainland Tanzania must obtain travel insurance from the National Insurance Corporation (NIC). Previously, it was only required to obtain travel insurance to enter Zanzibar, from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC).
The inbound travel insurance will provide coverage against medical emergencies and will be valid for a period of up to 92 days at a premium of USD 44 per visitor.
International travelers are strongly advised to make the necessary arrangements and obtain the inbound travel insurance before traveling to Tanzania in order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience or delays on arrival.
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