Requirements for travelers
Please be aware of the following travel requirements for traveling to Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania.
Entry/exit requirements
A passport and visa are required for travel to Tanzania. A U.S. citizens with a valid passport may obtain a visa either before arriving to Tanzania or at any port of entry staffed by immigration officials. The U.S. Embassy highly recommends that U.S. citizens obtain their visas before arriving in Tanzania to avoid long delays at entry points. The approximate fee for a visa is $100 for a 12-month, multiple-entry tourist visa. Visa fees could rise again as they reciprocate U.S. application fees. Some border posts and embassies may have technical difficulty in producing the 12-month visa, and may make hand-written annotations on the computer-printed visa. U.S. passports must be valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date the visa is obtained, whether it is acquired beforehand or at a port of entry. Foreigners may be required to show their passports when entering or exiting Zanzibar.
Vaccinations
In preparation for travel to Tanzania, please review the following information about vaccinations.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends scheduling doctor visits for vaccinations at least four to six weeks before your trip to Africa and, ideally, consulting a health care professional up to six months in advance. Some essential vaccinations are best administered in a series of several injections.
There are no other required vaccinations; however, the following are recommended:
- Hepatitis A.
- Hepatitis B.
- Rabies (pre-exposure vaccination).
- Typhoid.
- As needed, booster for tetanus-diphtheria, measles, and polio.
- Prescription anti-malarial drug, and/or a preventive treatment plan before, during, and after the trip.
For additional information, please visit Health Information for Travelers to Tanzania, including Zanzibar on the CDC website.