Travel advice for Tanzania

Japan advises postponing nonessential travel to Tanzania because protests around Dar es Salaam have caused clashes and casualties and may worsen. Do not travel to western Kagoma State or other Burundi border areas, and avoid nonessential travel to Mtwara State, because of weak security and armed attacks. Take precautions on the Indian Ocean coast, near Lake Tanganyika and the Rwanda border, in Arusha State and elsewhere; avoid unnecessary outings.

Denmark advises citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Tanzania because crime, unrest around elections and terrorism create serious risks. It advises against all non-essential travel to Mtwara region because of violent clashes and terrorist attacks, and warns of increased attack risk along the Burundi border and armed attacks in southeastern border areas. Theft, robbery, kidnappings, unsafe traffic, floods and earthquakes are also risks, while disaster response capacity is limited.

Avoid travel unless essential to the Mozambique border, particularly Ruvuma and Mtwara within 20 kilometres, because terrorist attacks are possible. Elsewhere, crime is rising, so use registered taxis, avoid crowds, remote beaches and travel after dark. Border areas near Burundi, Malawi, Zambia and Kenya may have tensions, while tightened health measures respond to Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Travel insurance is mandatory for mainland travel.

Hungarian citizens should visit Tanzania with increased caution because most of the country has significant security risks. Travel to Mtwara Region on the Mozambique border only when unavoidable, due to attacks by Islamic extremists. Health checks apply at all border crossings because of Ebola in Ituri and Kenya. In Zanzibar, guard against pickpocketing and hotel theft, use reputable safari operators, prepare alternative routes and funds for disrupted flights, and obtain the required insurance.

Travel only if essential to the Mtwara region and the southern Tanzania-Mozambique border: extremist attacks have caused deaths, and incidents have occurred on the Tanzanian side. The rest of Tanzania, including Zanzibar, is at a caution level because of terrorism, violent crime, kidnapping, dangerous roads and piracy; seek advice before going to sea. Ebola controls apply at airports, borders and ports; report symptoms and prepare for floods, storms and earthquakes.

Avoid all but essential travel to parts of Tanzania. British citizens must have a valid passport, an appropriate visa, proof of onward travel, and mandatory Tanzanian inbound insurance; work or volunteering also requires a permit. Observe health screening and yellow fever certificate rules, and declare taxable or prohibited goods, as wildlife products without certified export permits can lead to detention or fines.

Exercise increased caution in Tanzania because of violent crime, terrorism, unrest, limited medical services outside Dar es Salaam and Arusha, arbitrary enforcement and detention, and penalties and targeting of gay and lesbian people. Crime includes assault, sexual assault, robbery, mugging, and express kidnapping, while protests can bring checkpoints, roadblocks, and communications restrictions. Reconsider travel to the Mozambique border in Mtwara Region because of terrorism.

Sweden issues no general warning against travel to Tanzania, but advises citizens to avoid travel that is not necessary to the Mtwara region in southeastern Tanzania. No specific risks are identified in the regional advice.

Australia advises a high degree of caution for Tanzania.

Exercise a high degree of caution in Tanzania due to crime and terrorism. Avoid all travel within 10 km of Mozambique's border in Mtwara Region, and avoid nonessential travel between the A19 highway and border, excluding Mtwara City. Be cautious near Kigoma and western Kagera refugee camps due to banditry, and in parts of Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. Armed groups and kidnapping pose risks, while demonstrations can disrupt travel.

Exercise a high degree of caution in Tanzania. Heavy rain in parts of Tanzania can cause flooding, landslides and transport disruption, while additional health screening applies to arrivals from Kenya, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Returning travellers from Ebola affected or neighbouring countries should monitor their health for 21 days. Visitors also need the correct visa and mandatory inbound travel insurance for mainland Tanzania or Zanzibar.

Exercise caution and remain vigilant in Tanzania because of high crime and the threat of terrorism. Avoid protests and demonstrations, and guard against violent crime, armed robbery, ATM fraud, express kidnappings, and food or drink tampering. Prepare for possible curfews and movement restrictions, follow local laws, and take precautions against infectious diseases, monsoons, flooding and earthquakes. Avoid consuming alcohol in parts of Zanzibar, where its sale is forbidden.

Exercise increased caution throughout Tanzania because armed violent crime, bag snatching, robbery, terrorism, demonstrations, poor road conditions and infectious diseases are risks. Avoid border areas with Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and avoid the part of Mtwara region south of the A16 highway. Obtain mandatory travel insurance for Zanzibar, where armed crime is also reported, while it is not required for mainland Tanzania.

Travel is possible with usual precautions, but avoid public gatherings because deadly protests occurred and protests around symbolic dates cannot be ruled out, and cities have increased security. Tanzania has no detected Ebola infections, but travellers may be screened, with isolation for suspected cases. Nonresidents need inbound insurance, with different providers for continental Tanzania and Zanzibar. Rainfall above average in the final quarter of 2026 may disrupt infrastructure and mobility.

Take normal precautions, but obtain a visa electronically in advance and buy mandatory local travel insurance. Because Estonia has no embassy in Tanzania, consult other countries’ travel advice. Heavy rain can cause floods and landslides, and earthquakes are possible. Buy insurance from National Insurance Corporation for mainland Tanzania or Zanzibar Insurance Corporation for Zanzibar.

Germany advises normal precautions for Tanzania.

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for Tanzania.