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Karibu Tanzania

COVID-19 Precautions with Travel Advisory

The state of the of COVID-19 in the country is good as the number of patients and infections have decreased significantly as seen on WHO Tanzania COVID-19 case summary link here.
When travelling you are advised to follow COVID-19 prevention measures, such as wearing a mask, washing hands frequently, maintaining physical distance of at least 1 meter, and avoiding crowded or poorly ventilated places and settings whenever possible. Traveling in areas that are closed, confined, or crowded (the three Cs), puts you at a higher risk of being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19. Whenever possible, stay in open, well-ventilated settings. While travelling, practice prevention measures even if you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

TRAVEL ADVISORY
Under the Travel Advisory any traveler entering the United Republic of Tanzania is responsible for taking care to prevent the spread of COVID-19 disease and to take measures including those related to international travel. It is advisory to check the Government updates of Travel Advisory of Tanzania Mainland:-
1. Travelers entering United Republic of Tanzania including Tanzanians, returning residents, truck drivers/crew and those in transit through land borders who are;
a. Fully vaccinated1 will be exempted from both RT PCR and Rapid Antigen Test requirements. Travelers will be required to present a valid vaccination certificate with QR code for verification upon arrival. The only accepted vaccines are those which have been approved by the United Republic of Tanzania and the World Health Organization.
b. Not fully vaccinated, unvaccinated and those not eligible for vaccination due to their country policies will be required to present a negative COVID-19 RT- PCR or NAATs certificate with QR code obtained within 72 hours before departure.
c. Not fully vaccinated, unvaccinated and those not eligible for vaccination due to their country policies and have no negative COVID-19 RT- PCR certificate will be tested for COVID 19 upon arrival using a Rapid Antigen Test at their own cost of TZS 23,000 (10 USD) for Tanzania Mainland except children aged 12 years and below and aircraft crew. Positive cases will be further confirmed by RT- PCR at a cost of 50 USD. For ground crossings, positive cases will be handled according to Bilateral and Joint Border agreements.
2. Travelers in transit by air transport are exempted from both vaccination and COVID 19 testing requirements unless stated otherwise by the conveyance to be used or countries of their final destinations.
3. All departing travelers are advised to seek information prior to departure from their travel agents regarding COVID-19 requirements of their country of destination or conveyance to be used.
In case of any medical emergency while in the United Republic of Tanzania, please call Toll Free Health Emergency Number: 199 for Tanzania Mainland.

NB: The Travel Advisory will be reviewed from time to time as need arises.