Tanzania imposes mandatory travel insurance for foreigners after Kenya
It also follows Kenya’s introduction of mandatory inbound travel health insurance in July 2026 for non-Kenyans staying in the country for less than 12 months.
Tanzania has introduced mandatory travel insurance for foreign visitors entering mainland Tanzania, with the new cover costing Sh5,700 ($44) and remaining valid for up to 92 days.
It also follows Kenya’s introduction of mandatory inbound travel health insurance in July 2026 for non-Kenyans staying in the country for less than 12 months.
Kenya’s scheme requires minimum cumulative benefits of Sh6.48 million ($50,000), including Sh2.59 million ($20,000) for medical expenses, Sh3.24 million ($25,000) for emergency medical transportation, Sh38,886 ($300) for prescribed medicines and Sh129,620 ($1,000) for mental illness treatment.
The requirement, contained in the Insurance (Inbound Travel Insurance) Regulations, 2026, applies to foreigners entering Tanzania by air, land or sea.
However, citizens of East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states are exempt.
Visitors must obtain valid inbound travel insurance either before travelling or at the point of entry. Those arriving without the required cover may be denied entry.
The policy, valid for multiple entries during the 92-day period, covers emergency medical treatment, medical evacuation, emergency repatriation and loss of luggage. Visitors staying beyond 92 days must purchase a new policy.
The cover will be provided by Tanzania’s National Insurance Corporation (NIC) or other registered insurers operating in partnership with NIC.
The measure expands Tanzania’s inbound insurance framework after Zanzibar introduced mandatory travel insurance for foreign visitors in October 2024.
