The following information on entry and exit requirements has been confirmed with the Kenyan authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the traveler’s responsibility to check with the High Commission for the United Republic of Tanzania for up-to-date information.

A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit Tanzania. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country.  All Canadian Citizens must be in possession of a visa in order to enter Tanzania. Although visas are available upon arrival, it is recommended to acquire visas prior to arrival in Tanzania. 

A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory and must be shown at the points of entry into Zanzibar (airport, seaport and other points of entry).

Health requirements can change at any time The Public Health Agency of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to eight weeks before departure. Based on your individual risk assessment, a health care professional can determine your need for immunizations and/or preventive medication and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood) immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles) are up to date. 

In Zanzibar an additional airport tax of US$5 (if travelling within Tanzania) or US$30 (if travelling outside of Tanzania) payable in cash, is required upon departure.