Foreign visitors entering Mainland Tanzania are now required to obtain inbound travel insurance at a cost of US$44 per person, with the policy providing cover for specified medical emergencies and other travel-related risks during their stay.
The new requirement took effect on October 1, 2026, following the implementation of the Insurance (Inbound Travel Insurance) Regulations, 2026, issued under Government Notice No. 256 of September 4, 2026.
The regulations require eligible foreign visitors entering Mainland Tanzania through airports, seaports and land borders to possess valid inbound travel insurance.
Dr Natu El-Maamry Mwamba Urges Travellers to Arrange Insurance Before Arrival
Permanent Secretary and Paymaster General in the Ministry of Finance, Dr Natu El-Maamry Mwamba, has advised international travellers to make the necessary arrangements and obtain the required inbound travel insurance before travelling to Tanzania.
According to Dr Natu El-Maamry Mwamba, obtaining the insurance in advance will help facilitate entry procedures and avoid unnecessary inconvenience or delays upon arrival.
The Ministry of Finance has designated the National Insurance Corporation of Tanzania (NIC) as the provider for visitors entering through Mainland Tanzania, while visitors whose first point of entry is Zanzibar obtain their cover from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC).
The advice from Dr Natu El-Maamry Mwamba is particularly important because the regulations provide that a foreigner entering Mainland Tanzania without a valid inbound travel insurance policy shall be denied entry.
Insurance Costs US$44 Per Person
The premium for inbound travel insurance is set at the Tanzania Shillings equivalent of US$44 per person.
The premium is payable through payment systems provided by the inbound travel insurer and is generally non-refundable, except in circumstances provided for under the policy.
Travellers can purchase the policy before travelling or at the point of entry.





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