Take note of of a recent advisory from the Minister of State, President’s Office Finance Planning of Zanzibar. Effective October 1st, 2024, all foreign visitors entering Zanzibar will be required to have travel insurance.
Key Points:
Mandatory Travel Insurance: Starting October 1st, 2024, all foreign travelers entering Zanzibar must possess valid travel insurance for the duration of their stay.
Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC): Travel insurance can only be obtained through Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC).
Obtaining Insurance: Travelers will receive a QR code before embarking on their journey to Zanzibar. This QR code will allow them to purchase insurance through ZIC.
NB: The Insurance is purchased by the client directly and not through the tour operator. So, clients will be required to visit the site , register, and make payments online.
Additional Information:
For further details and clarification, please refer to the official Zanzibar tourism website: https://visitzanzibar.go.tz
Contact Information:
Email: inbound@zic.co.tz
Toll-Free Number: 0800008005
What We Recommend:
- Please share this information with your clients who booked or booking travel to Zanzibar after October 1st, 2024.
- We encourage you to advise travelers to factor the travel insurance cost into their trip budget.