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Visas
All visitors entering Tanzania require a visa. Visitors may obtain a visa on arrival at Dar-es-Salaam or Zanzibar airports for US$50, payable in cash. All visitors also require proof of sufficient funds and should hold documentation for their return or onward journey. Passports should be valid for at least six months from date of entry. Those arriving from an infected country must hold a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Americans: A visa is issued on arrival, and a passport valid for six months from date of entry is required.
UK nationals: A visa is issued on arrival, and a passport valid for six months from date of entry is required.
Canadians: A visa is issued on arrival, and a passport valid for six months from date of entry is required.
Australians: A visa is issued on arrival, and a passport valid for six months from date of entry is required.
South Africans: A visa is issued on arrival, and a passport valid for six months from date of entry is required.
Irish nationals: A Visitor's Pass is issued on arrival, and a passport valid for six months from date of entry is required.
New Zealanders: A visa is issued on arrival, and a passport valid for six months from date of entry is required.
Health
Travelers are advised to take medical advice at least three weeks before leaving for Tanzania. Most visitors will need vaccinations for hepatitis A, typhoid, yellow fever and polio. Those arriving from an infected country must hold a yellow fever vaccination certificate. There is a risk of malaria all year and most doctors will recommend medication. Sleeping sickness is a risk in the game parks and visitors should avoid bites by tsetse flies. HIV/Aids is a serious risk. Cholera outbreaks are common throughout the country and visitors are advised to drink bottled or sterilized water only; there is currently an outbreak of cholera in Zanzibar and Pemba, as well as in Dar-es-Salaam. An outbreak of measles has also been reported in Dar-es-Salaam, and visitors should ensure they are up to date with immunizations against measles, mumps and rubella before traveling. Medical services are available in Dar-es-Salaam and other main towns, but facilities and supplies are limited; visitors with particular requirements should take their own medicines. Comprehensive medical insurance is advised.
