Tanzania entry requirements for UK travellers
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Tanzania: visa and passport rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Quick answer for UK travellers
- Visa
- eVisa may be needed - check before booking
- Passport
- valid 6+ months beyond arrival, 1 blank page
- Vaccines
- 3 recommended, 9 to consider
Data is automatically refreshed from official UK government sources: gov.uk Foreign Travel Advice for visa and passport rules, NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro for vaccines, and gov.uk driving abroad guidance for International Driving Permits. Not medical advice - always confirm with a travel-health professional and the Tanzania embassy before you travel. Read our full methodology →
Entry requirements for Tanzania
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive and have 1 blank page.
Visas
A eVisa may be required before travel - check the source link below for your specific circumstances.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice - Tanzania · checked . Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Tanzania
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Recommended
Especially for visiting friends/relatives and those in areas with poor sanitation.
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2 weeks before travelChikungunya Consider
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7 days before travelCholera Consider
For humanitarian workers and those in outbreak areas with limited access to safe water.
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Dengue Consider
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
For those with sexual risk, healthcare workers, and long-stay travellers.
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10 days before travelMeningococcal ACWY Consider
For healthcare workers, VFR visitors, backpackers, and long-stay travellers.
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4 weeks before travelPolio Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
Pre-exposure for those with high-risk occupations, limited medical access, or long stays (>1 month).
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Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
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10 days before travelYellow Fever Consider
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro - Tanzania · checked . Cross-check against NHS Fit for Travel and US CDC Traveller's Health.
Driving in Tanzania
The UK government does not list Tanzania as requiring a UK International Driving Permit (IDP). If you plan to drive, check with the embassy of Tanzania and your car-hire company before you travel.
Tanzania travel: frequently asked questions
How long does my passport need to be valid for Tanzania?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive in Tanzania, and have at least 1 blank page. Check your expiry date well in advance - renewing a UK passport currently takes around 3 weeks.
What vaccines do I need for Tanzania?
No vaccines are listed as required for Tanzania, but Hepatitis A, Tetanus / Diphtheria, Typhoid are recommended for UK travellers based on NaTHNaC guidance. Some vaccines need several weeks for full protection - book a travel clinic appointment well before you fly.
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