covid - 19 test
COVID-19 TEST & VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TANZANIA TRIPS
If you’re in Tanzania, you should continue to take sensible precautions and preventive steps to reduce the risk of infection from COVID-19. You should visit the NaTHNaC and WHO websites for further advice. Comply with any measures authorities put in place in Tanzania to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). All guests 18 and older to be fully vaccinated in order to participate. Regulations can change without notice and those traveling with unvaccinated children should track these by country to be sure they meet all entry requirements.
All travellers above the age of 12 arriving into Tanzania through any point of entry must have a certificate of COVID-19 vaccination. The Tanzanian Government defines fully vaccinated as having two doses of AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna or Sinopharm OR one dose of Johnson & Johnson. Please be sure to bring your physical vaccination card with you to Tanzania, as you will be required to show proof of full vaccination for entry, as well as throughout the trip in certain businesses and airports.
HEALTH FORM
Tanzania requires a health form to be completed 24 hours prior to arrival in Tanzania. The form can be accessed via this link, afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz and upon completion, travellers will receive a Unique Health Code (UHC) which they will present to health officials upon arrival. *It has come to our attention that this website is currently down. We have checked with our partners and they have confirmed that, while the website remains down, travellers are able to complete a physical copy of the form upon arrival in Tanzania.*
CHANGE OF PLANS
No travel is risk-free during COVID-19. Countries may further restrict travel or bring in new rules at short notice, for example due to a new COVID-19 variant. Check with your travel company or airline for any transport changes which may delay your journey home.
If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there. Plan ahead and make sure you: Can access money, Understand what your insurance will cover and Can make arrangements to extend your stay and be away for longer than planned
PUBLIC SPACE
There are no restrictions on public gatherings or services. You should continue to practice measures recommended by PHE such as hand washing and social distancing. Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. Read guidance on how to look after your mental wellbeing and mental health. View Health for further details on healthcare in Tanzania.
HEALTH CARE
A rise in the number of coronavirus cases in Tanzania may have an adverse effect on the availability of medical facilities and personnel throughout the country. Access to treatment for non-coronavirus-related illnesses, particularly for non-urgent care, may be limited. There have been instances during the COVID-19 outbreak when hospitals in Dar es Salaam reached full capacity due to the high volume of COVID-19 cases. Limited hospital capacity throughout Tanzania could result in life-threatening delays for emergency medical care. For contact details for English speaking doctors visit our list of healthcare providers. If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, you should contact your healthcare provider for further advice.