ZanTours FAQ - Entry & Travel Regulations for Zanzibar & Tanzania

FAQ – Travel to Tanzania & Zanzibar

Stand 26/12/2020 – New regulations for negative PCR testing – please check below about you airline.

In current times of uncertainty we decided to answer all Frequently Asked Questions here on our webpage. As we all learned now that rules and regulations can change, we do not take any responsibility for changes incurring. However we try our best to keep this page updated. And most important we always get this questions – Zanzibar and Tanzania are one country and therefor any kind of entry rules are the same for all international airports.

Are there any restrictions concerning COVID-19 in Zanzibar and/ or Tanzania?

Answer: NO!

However, we as ZanTours committed in May 2020 to the regulations of WTTC, World Travel and Tourism Council, which requires:

Wearing of face masks in our vehicles for driver, guide and guest
Physical distance of 1 meter where possible
Hand sanitizer as equipment in all vehicles
Disinfection of all surfaces within the vehicles

Above measurements are also part of our new Tanzanian National Standard Operating Procedures and we proudly can inform you, that we only work with hotels and suppliers who also follow these rules.

All our ZanTours team members working at this difficult time are personally trained by me. We are proud to have sucessfully implemented new company SOPs to protect our employees and of course also our guests.

Be safe with us,

Sabine Emmerich / GM ZanTours

Do I need a Yellow Fever Vaccination to enter Zanzibar and/ or Tanzania?

Answer: NO!

Unless you departed from a Yellow Fewer Risk Country, or had a longer transit stay than 12 hours. Please find below the current list of Yellow Fever Risk Countries, which you can find also on following link https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/yellow-fever/yellow-fever-risk-areas.aspx

Angola
Argentina
Benin
Bolivia
Brazil
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Colombia
Cote d’Ivoire
Democratic Republic of Congo
Ecuador
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
French Guiana
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Kenya
Liberia
Mali
Mauritania
Niger
Nigeria
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Republic of Congo
Senegal
Sierra Leone
South Sudan
Sudan
Suriname
Togo
Trinidad
Uganda
Venezuela

Do I need a Negative COVID-19 Certificate to enter Zanzibar and/ or Tanzania?

Answer: NO!

Unless required by your country – Please check your respective foreign office webpage.
Unless required by the airline:
- Fly Dubai – https://www.flydubai.com/en/plan/covid-19/travelling-during-covid-19
  Last Update 15 January 2021 – FOR TRANSIT PASSENGERS IS NO TEST NEEDED
- Emirates – https://www.emirates.com/tz/english/help/covid-19/?

Last updated: 23 November 2020, 15:17 (GMT +4)

The COVID‑19 PCR test requirements for transiting passengers vary depending on your country of origin. If you are transiting in Dubai from one of the countries or territories listed below, you are not required to present a COVID‑19 PCR test certificate unless it is mandated by your final destination.

Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives Islands, Mauritius, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

If you are transiting in Dubai from one of the countries or territories listed below, you must have a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate that is valid for 96 hours from the date of test, as well as any requirements for your final destination.

Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chile, Cote d’lvoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, Slovakia, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

For more information, visit our Travel requirements for Dubai page. There may be specific departure requirements in your country before you leave. Check the information on our Travel Requirements page.

Qatar Airways – https://qatarairways.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011691817-Is-the-PCR-test-mandatory-for-all-countries-

PCR test is mandatory for passengers flying on Qatar Airways from one of the below countries.

Passengers flying from these countries will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result carried out and issued within 96 hours prior to their flight departure, unless it is mandated by local authority on departure or at country of arrival to have the test done in a shorter period.

- Armenia
- Bangladesh
- Brazil
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Nepal
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Russia
- Sri Lanka

Please visit the travel requirements page to know more.

Ethiopian Airlines – https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/aa/travel-updates/updates-on-covid-19(coronavirus)
Turkish Airlines: https://www.turkishairlines.com/ Last Update 15 January 2021 – FOR TRANSIT PASSENGERS IS NO TEST NEEDED

KLM – https://www.klm.com/travel/tz_en/prepare_for_travel/up_to_date/flight_update/index.htm

Negative COVID-19 test mandatory for passengers from 29 December 2020

From 29 December 2020 all passengers flying to The Netherlands from a high-risk area, including Dutch nationals, must have a recent negative PCR test declaration in order to board an aircraft. Everyone arriving in the Netherlands is strongly advised to self-quarantine for a period of 10 days.

Since the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has classified all countries as a high-risk area, this basically means that if you’re flying to The Netherlands you must show this negative test declaration COVID-19 and the negative result of your PCR test when boarding the aircraft, or when requested to do so by airport staff or the designated (medical) authority, such as the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee.

Otherwise, you may be denied entry to the Netherlands. Keep in mind that this test must be carried out no more than 72 hours before arrival.

Do I need a Negative COVID-19 Certificate to leave Zanzibar and/ or Tanzania?

Answer: NO!

Unless required by your country – Please check your respective foreign office webpage.
Unless required by the airline:
- Fly Dubai – https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/resumption-of-flights
- Emirates – https://www.emirates.com/tz/english/help/covid-19/?

Last updated: 7 October 2020, 11:28 Dubai (GMT +4)

The COVID‑19 PCR test is no longer required for all connecting passengers – it is only mandatory for those arriving from the following countries or/and when the destination country requires it:

Middle East and Africa: Angola, Rwanda, Ivory Coast, Zambia, Ghana, Senegal, Tunisia, Uganda, Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Somaliland, Tanzania, Syria, Eritrea, Kenya, Jordan, Morocco, Iraq, South Sudan, Djibouti, Guinea, Zimbabwe, Iran, Lebanon, Israel
Europe: Czech Republic, Romania, Montenegro, Malta, Georgia, Ukraine, Greece, Croatia, Cyprus, Hungary, Russia, Slovakia, Moldova
Asia: Pakistan, India, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Philippine, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Nepal, Uzbekistan
North America: USA (California, Florida and Texas)
South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile

Can I do an internationally recognized PCR Covid-19 Test with Certificate in Zanzibar and/ or Tanzania?

Answer: YES!

Testing Center is located at previously CPS building opposite Military Camp & NMB Atm. Services will be provided everyday from 7:30AM-5:30.PM.

Requirements:

Date of entry
Date of Departure
Address of Hotel in Zanzibar or place of residence in Zanzibar
Your telephone number
Email address should you wish to receive your certificate via email
Copy of your passport
Your test payment receipt.

Fees:

1. Tourist/Foreigner: $80.
2. Locals: Tzs. 30,000.
3. Residents: Tzs.45,000.

USD Account: 0708288000.
TZS Account:0707968000.

New Features Include:

1. Number system for Ques.
2. Credit Card in centre available for people have not paid yet into above banks account.
3. Emails & whatsaap: zpheoc01@gmail.com +255772502513

Note:
Travellers & drivers or any one in their company must wear masks as they visit the testing centre to protect those working there.

Test results time is still 72 hours.

We want to remind all travellers – that ONLY the Ministry of Health is able to test and issue the respective certificates. Certificates are verified at the airport from the Health Ministry Officers if genuine or not! In case they are NOT genuine, the guest won’t be able to board the flight!

Do I still get my tourist visa upon arrival in Zanzibar and/ or Tanzania?

Answer: YES!

However we recommend to apply for the E- Visa online to speed up your immigration process. Please find the official online application link here: https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/