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Tanzania's USD 44 visitor insurance: what you need to know

The new mandatory insurance for foreign visitors, in plain words.

By Let's Go Wild Tanzania, with Jema Safaris Co. Ltd (TALA Licence No. 034391) · Updated

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Short answer: from 1 October 2026, foreign visitors to mainland Tanzania must buy a USD 44 insurance policy from the National Insurance Corporation (NIC), valid for up to 92 days.

Key points

  • Cost: USD 44 per foreign visitor.
  • Validity: up to 92 days.
  • Seller: National Insurance Corporation (NIC), before travel or on arrival.
  • Zanzibar has its own visitor insurance scheme.
  • East African and SADC citizens: reported exempt, but the official wording varies; check before you travel.
Rules like this change. Always check the official NIC and Tanzanian government guidance before you travel.

All our visitor prices include this insurance. See Tanzania park fees 2026/2027 for every other fee.

Prices come straight from our pricing engine, using 2026 park fees and our current rates. Government fees can change; the price on your written quote is the one that stands.

Questions people ask

Who must buy the Tanzania visitor insurance?

Foreign visitors to mainland Tanzania from 1 October 2026. Citizens of East African Community and SADC countries are reported to be exempt; check the official NIC guidance.

Is the insurance included in your safari price?

Yes, for visitors, unless you tell us you have already bought it.

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