Zanzibar Mandatory Travel Insurance
Foreign non-resident visitors entering Zanzibar must carry Zanzibar inbound travel insurance issued through the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation system. This is separate from ordinary private travel insurance and applies to Zanzibar entry by air or sea.
Quick Facts
| Who needs it | Foreign non-resident visitors entering Zanzibar |
| Where it applies | Zanzibar archipelago, including Unguja and Pemba |
| Provider | Zanzibar Insurance Corporation through the official inbound insurance system |
| Typical adult cost | About USD 44, subject to official changes |
| Maximum policy period | Up to 92 consecutive days |
| Official portal | inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz |
Do You Still Need Private Travel Insurance?
Yes, most travellers should still carry a comprehensive private policy. The Zanzibar inbound insurance is designed for Zanzibar entry and emergency support during the covered period, but your own policy may provide wider trip cancellation, baggage, airline disruption, medical, evacuation, pre-existing-condition, and adventure-sports coverage.
If you are combining mainland safari, Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar, check that your private policy covers the whole itinerary. Kilimanjaro trekking often needs high-altitude trekking cover, and remote safari medical evacuation can require higher evacuation limits.
When to Buy It
Buy the Zanzibar inbound policy before departure where possible, then keep the confirmation and QR code with your passport and travel documents. Buying ahead reduces airport or seaport delays and avoids problems if your airline asks for proof before boarding.
- Open the official Zanzibar inbound insurance portal.
- Enter traveller and trip details exactly as shown in the passport.
- Pay the official fee shown by the portal.
- Save the confirmation email and QR code offline.
- Present the document if requested at airline check-in or on arrival in Zanzibar.
What It May Cover
Coverage details can change, so always read the policy wording on the official portal. The official scheme commonly describes emergency medical support, evacuation or repatriation, personal accident, baggage-related benefits, and assistance services. Do not assume it replaces a full private policy unless the current policy wording meets your trip needs.
Official Purchase Portal
Use the official Zanzibar inbound insurance portal for current price and policy wording.
Open Official Portal