Dar es Salaam– Tourists planning to visit Tanzania will soon be required to pay a mandatory US$44 (about E820) travel insurance fee as part of the country’s 2025/26 national budget measures.
The new policy, announced by the Tanzanian government, will cover key travel risks including medical emergencies, accidents, and lost baggage. It aims to offer a layer of protection to foreign travellers venturing into the country’s popular safari destinations, beaches, and mountain routes.
The insurance fee, which will be processed through the National Insurance Company (NIC) and approved agents, is non-refundable. Travellers from East African Community (EAC) nations will be exempt, and there is speculation that citizens from Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries could also be spared from the fee, although no official confirmation has been made.
Tanzania’s move follows a similar decision by Zanzibar, which introduced compulsory insurance in October 2024. In that case, adult tourists pay US$44 and children aged between 3 and 17 are charged US$22.
Travellers are being advised to check updated travel requirements before making bookings, as the policy is expected to affect budgeting and planning for those visiting Tanzania.
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