Entry regulations
Tanzania
Find all entry regulations for flights to Tanzania in the following table*.
Prior to Travel
You only do not need a transit visa if you are traveling on to a third country on the same calendar day and are only staying in the transit area of the airport until your departure.
There are no known restrictions
There are no known restrictions
The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.
Due to security reasons, non-essential travel to the immediate border region of Mozambique (southern part of the Mtwara region) is advised against.
The so-called '3G rule' has been suspended for entry into Germany, i.e. entrants no longer have to prove that they have either been vaccinated, recovered, or tested. This regulation has been extended until 7 April 2023. As regards air travel, masks must generally be worn on all flights if mask-wearing is compulsory in either the country of departure or the country of destination. The implementation is enforced by the operating airline and may therefore vary. Travellers are advised to carry at least one mask with them at all times. For information on mask mandates, please see the respective category.
Prior to Entry
Transit is permitted.
Children and minors are not generally exempt in case testing requirements apply.
Officially, pre-departure or post-arrival tests are no longer required, either in Tanzania (mainland) or Zanzibar, but travellers may be asked to take a rapid antigen test at random. Furthermore, according to current information (as of June 2023), airlines may continue to require the submission of an RT-PCR test.
Persons showing symptoms on arrival must self-isolate.
Quarantine is not currently required, only travellers with symptoms must self-isolate.
Proof of vaccination is not required at this time.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for completely immunized persons.
Proof of vaccination is not required at this time.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for incompletely vaccinated persons.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for those who have recovered.
On Site
Restrictions are eased for persons having tested negative only.
When travelling from Zanzibar to the mainland, a negative rapid test result may be required.
Current value: 1. Previous week: 0
Data source: Our World in Data / European Center for Disease Control. The data is only available at country level and is updated daily.
When travelling from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania, a negative rapid test may be required. There are currently no other COVID-19-related travel restrictions in the country.
The population is called upon to wear face masks and to observe social distancing rules, but there is no obligation to do so.
Bars and catering facilities are open.
Hotels are open.
Sports, cultural and entertainment venues are open.
Travelling at the international airport in Dar es Salaam as well as with domestic flights is possible. Travellers must complete an online traveller's health declaration.
If travellers test positive for COVID-19 during their stay, they may be subject to testing and quarantine requirements.
Departure
Some airlines require a negative COVID-19 test upon departure. Tests can be taken at local hospitals or at the National Laboratory. Appointments can be booked online. Travellers should bear in mind that test results are usually not available on time and that only negative results will be communicated.
Entry/return to Germany
For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there is no obligation to register online before returning to Germany. The exact regulations are available on the Ministry of Health‘s information sheet.
There are no known restrictions
There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.
Since May 2022, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.
Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website.
There is no obligation to test after entering Germany.
According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement for completely immunized persons on entry/return.
Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.
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There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for incompletely vaccinated persons.
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There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for those who have recovered.
Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government.
*All information is without guarantee and is based exclusively on information provided by external sources, e.g. the German Foreign Office. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of this information. Please inform yourself about the applicable entry requirements before your flight.