.trip to zanzibar - visa & health

To get to Zanzibar, travellers have various flight options that depart from airports worldwide. However, there are few direct flights to Zanzibar from most places in the world. Instead, most airlines offer flights with stopovers in Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro or one of Tanzania's neighbouring countries.

However, some airlines such as Edelweiss (Swiss) from Zurich or Condor (Lufthansa) offer direct flights to Zanzibar. Especially for travellers from Europe, such direct flights can be a convenient option to avoid the hassle of changing planes and get directly to your destination.

There are entry requirements for travelling to Zanzibar, depending on your nationality. In general, most travellers require a visa to enter Tanzania and the island of Zanzibar. Here is some basic information on entry requirements.

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Passport:
It is necessary to have a valid passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the planned date of travel.

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Visa:
You have the option of applying for a visa either at the Tanzanian embassy or consulate in your country or alternatively an electronic visa (e-visa) via the official website:

https://visa.immigration.go.tz/ online.

 Visa on arrival is also possible.

The following health regulations are important for your trip to Zanzibar:

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Yellow fever vaccination: Required if you come from an endemic area

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Recommended:   
Tetanus, polio, diphtheria, hepatitis A, meningococcal and rabies are advisable

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Malaria prevention: Although the mosquito population is reduced, the use of mosquito repellent is recommended due to isolated cases of malaria

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Consultation with a travel doctor:
Before travelling, a consultation with a travel medicine specialist is advisable to discuss individual advice and further precautionary measures.