Current travel advisories for Tanzania
Hinweis: der Gesamtscore für dieses Land gibt aktuell einen falschen Wert aus. Bitte prüft die Quellen.
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Last Update: Tuesday, 13. August 2024 at 08:21
We advice caution when travelling to Tanzania.
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Current situation : 3 / 5
Tanzania is a country in Africa (Eastern Africa) with around 41 million citizens and a land mass of 945,087 km². We detected travel advisories from 6 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 3.3 / 5
Tanzania shares land borders with 8 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.3 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Burundi (4.0), Democratic Republic of the Congo (3.7), Uganda (3.5), Kenya (3.1), Malawi (3.0), Mozambique (3.0), Rwanda with (3.0) and Zambia with (3.0 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/tanzania
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Exercise increased caution elsewhere in Tanzania due to violent crime and the threat of terrorism (level 2 of 4).
Danger level: 2
Exercise increased caution / Some Risk.
New Zealand government
https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/tanzania
Regional warning: This advisory covers a specific region.
Brief summary:
If you are planning international travel at this time, please read our COVID-19 related travel advice here, alongside our destination specific travel advice below.
Reisewarnstufe: 0
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New Zealand government
https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/tanzania
Regional warning: This advisory covers a specific region.
Brief summary:
Avoid non-essential travel to within 20km of the border with Mozambique, in the Mtwara Region, due to the threat of militant attacks, terrorism and kidnapping (level 3 of 4).
Reisewarnstufe: 4
Avoid non-essential travel / High Risk.
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
Exercise increased caution in Tanzania due to crime, terrorism, and targeting of LGBTI persons. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Reconsider Travel To:
Mtwara Region in southern Tanzania due to the threat of terrorism.
Country Summary: Violent crime, such as assault, sexual assault, robberies, mugging, and carjacking, is common. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crime.
Terrorist groups could attack in Tanzania with little or no warning, targeting embassies, police stations, mosques, and other places frequented by Westerners. Please see the additional information below regarding the increased threat of terrorism in Mtwara Region.
Members of the LGBTI community have been arrested, targeted, harassed, and/or charged with unrelated offenses. Individuals detained under suspicion of same-sex sexual conduct could be subject to forced anal examinations.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Tanzania.
Danger level: 2
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Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/tanzania
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Danger level: 2
Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/TZ
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Iaktta normal försiktighet - Undvik onödiga resor till Tanzanias västra delar samt till gränszonerna mot Rwanda, Burundi och Demokratiska republiken Kongo.
Undvik resor som inte är nödvändiga till gränsområdet mellan Burundi och Demokratiska republiken Kongo.
Res inte heller till Mtwararegionen, gränszonen mellan provinsen Cabo Delgado i Moçambique och Tanzania.
Det har förekommit attacker från grupper med anknytning till islamiska extremiströrelser.
Danger level: 2
Travel is usually safe. .
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Country information
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 41 million
- Covering landmass
- 945,087 km²
- Currency
- Shilling (TZS)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- TZ
- Phone prefix
- +255
- Top Level Domain
- .tz
Airports in Tanzania (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Tanzania.
Is Tanzania safe to travel in 2020?
We see a slighty raised risk with traveling to Tanzania. The risk index is at 3 (out of 5). We recommend you check the single sources.
How many countries have issued advisories for Tanzania?
We currently know of 6 countries having issued advisories for Tanzania.
What countries does Tanzania share land borders with?
Tanzania shares land borders with 8 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.3 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Burundi (4.0), Democratic Republic of the Congo (3.7), Uganda (3.5), Kenya (3.1), Malawi (3.0), Mozambique (3.0), Rwanda with (3.0) and Zambia with (3.0 of 5). See danger map of the region.