Surcharge in Tanzania
Starting from October 1, 2024, all foreign nationals — including citizens of India — are required to purchase travel insurance issued by Zanzibar Insurance Corporation in order to enter Zanzibar.
This insurance covers emergency medical expenses, accidents, baggage delays, theft, legal expenses, repatriation, and more for stays up to 92 days.
This requirement applies to all travelers, regardless of any existing health or travel insurance they may already have.
The insurance must be purchased online via the official portal: https://visitzanzibar.go.tz/. Payment is accepted only via an international bank card (Indian cards with international payment capability are accepted).
Insurance cost:
- Adult – USD 44
- Child under 17.99 years – USD 22
- Infant under 1.99 years – Free
Anex Tour offers assistance with the insurance process for USD 60 per adult and USD 38 per child.
This service can be requested through the booking department.
Failure to comply may result in denial of entry at immigration checkpoints.
Covered risks and limits:
| Covered Risks | Coverage Amount |
| Emergency medical care (incl. epidemics & pandemics) | up to USD 50,000 |
| Emergency evacuation & repatriation | Actual costs within Tanzania / to India |
| Extended stay due to medical restrictions (incl. companion) | One-way economy flight + USD 80/day (up to 10 days) |
| Quarantine due to epidemic/pandemic | USD 100/night (up to 14 nights) |
| Body repatriation in case of death | Actual costs + casket up to USD 1,000 |
| Death due to traffic accident | USD 20,000 |
| Disability due to accident | up to USD 20,000 |
| Baggage delay | USD 25/hour (max USD 200) |
| Baggage theft/loss/damage (in-flight) | up to USD 400 |
| 24/7 emergency assistance | Service provided |
| Consulate assistance | Service provided |
| Emergency accommodation & transfer | Service provided |
| Urgent message delivery | Service provided |
| Lawyer fees | up to USD 2,000 |
| Bail bond | up to USD 2,000 |
| Personal liability | up to USD 30,000 |
The insurance does not cover the following:
- Self-inflicted injuries or suicide
- War-related incidents
- Pollution or natural disasters
- Riots, terrorism, or coups
- Elective surgeries
- Participation in fights (except in self-defense)
- Pregnancy or miscarriage
- Alcohol-related incidents
- Routine medical check-ups
- Pre-existing medical conditions
- Violation of safety regulations
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