U.S. citizens may also obtain a tourist visa upon arrival at the airport in Tanzania. The cost is $100 USD.
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There is no eVisa specifically for Zanzibar, but nationals of many countries can obtain a Tanzania eVisa. This permits the holder to visit all parts of Tanzania, including Zanzibar.
Applicants from this category MUST submit their Visa applications Online, and should wait until their applications are approved before starting their journey. These applicants are further advised to submit their applications at least 2 months before their travel date.
The government of Tanzania requires proof of yellow fever vaccination upon arrival if you are traveling from a country with risk of yellow fever. If you are travelling directly from the United States and transit through another country, it is NOT REQUIRED.
Required for travelers =1 year old arriving from countries with risk for YF virus transmission; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission. Generally not recommended for travel to Tanzania.
Yes, it is safe to travel to the Zanzibar Islands. This is one of the safest African destinations, even for solo female travelers. The Zanzibar Archipelago is part of Tanzania, which is one of the most stable African countries. Tanzania is ranked as the most peaceful country in East Africa, in fact.
Tanzania - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Tanzania due to crime, terrorism, and targeting of LGBTI persons. Some areas have increased risk.
Is Tanzania safe for tourists? Yes, it is! As one of Africa's leading safari agencies, the safety of Go2Africa's clients is our topmost priority. We would never recommend a place that we have not visited ourselves.