Tanzania
Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and Zanzibar in one country. For long-stay travellers the draw is Zanzibar's east coast, where kitesurfing villages and a growing remote-work scene sit alongside Stone Town's Swahili history.
Entry and visas
Most nationalities need a visa: a 90-day single-entry tourist visa is available as an e-visa in advance or on arrival (US citizens must take the 12-month multiple-entry visa at a higher fee). Zanzibar additionally requires mandatory travel insurance purchased from the semi-autonomous government's scheme since 2024.
| Passport | Category | Max days | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Multiple-entry visa (12 months) US citizens must obtain the 12-month multiple-entry visa (e-Visa in advance or on arrival); each stay up to 90 days. Zanzibar additionally requires its mandatory visitor insurance, purchased online. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
| GB | Ordinary visa (e-Visa or on arrival) Single-entry tourist visa for up to 90 days, as an e-Visa in advance or on arrival. Zanzibar additionally requires its mandatory visitor insurance, purchased online. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
| DE | Ordinary visa (e-Visa or on arrival) Single-entry tourist visa for up to 90 days, as an e-Visa in advance or on arrival. Zanzibar additionally requires its mandatory visitor insurance, purchased online. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
| CA | Ordinary visa (e-Visa or on arrival) Single-entry tourist visa for up to 90 days, as an e-Visa in advance or on arrival. Zanzibar additionally requires its mandatory visitor insurance, purchased online. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
| AU | Ordinary visa (e-Visa or on arrival) Single-entry tourist visa for up to 90 days, as an e-Visa in advance or on arrival. Zanzibar additionally requires its mandatory visitor insurance, purchased online. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
Remote work and long stays
No dedicated nomad visa (up to 90 days): Tourist visas are used in practice; business visas require a local sponsor. official source ↗
Last verified Oct 19, 2026
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Safety
Petty theft in Dar es Salaam and Stone Town after dark; bag snatching from motorbikes. Zanzibar is conservative and Muslim: dress modestly away from the beach. Road accidents are the main physical risk on the mainland.
Official advisory: Tanzania - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, ). UK FCDO advice ↗
Health
Malaria is present across the country including Zanzibar: prophylaxis is standard advice. Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country. Private clinics in Stone Town are basic; Dar es Salaam or Nairobi for serious care.
Money
Shillings; US dollars (post-2009 notes) accepted for tours and hotels. ATMs in Stone Town and Paje; fees apply and machines run dry at weekends. Cash for everything local.
Tipping: Expected for guides, drivers and safari staff; 10 percent in restaurants · Tap water: Not drinkable
Getting around
Dala-dalas (minibuses) are cheap and crowded; private transfers across Zanzibar cost 30 to 50 USD. Azam Marine ferries link Dar and Stone Town; Precision Air and Coastal fly short hops.
SIMs and connectivity
Vodacom, Airtel and Halotel sell cheap SIMs; Zanzibar coverage is decent on the coast and 4G is adequate for remote work in Paje and Nungwi.
