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Mandatory Travel Insurance Required for Visitors to Zanzibar, Tanzania

Imagine organizing a trip to Tanzania's stunning island of Zanzibar. If so, you should be aware of this crucial update before you leave: As of September 25, 2024, all passengers entering Zanzibar are required to have travel insurance. The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar has issued an official advisory stating that both foreign tourists and inhabitants of mainland Tanzania are required to have valid, authorized travel insurance before they arrive. To prevent the island's healthcare system from becoming overburdened, this new requirement attempts to guarantee that all visitors are protected for medical emergencies.