Travel · Official advice · 20 October 2026
FCDO updates Tanzania travel advice on Ebola and border risks
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has announced updated travel advice for Tanzania. The new guidance covers Ebola screening, protest risks, and CBD entry rules. It also advises against all but essential travel to areas near the Mozambique border.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has published revised travel advice for Tanzania. The update includes new information on health screening, potential civil unrest, and specific entry requirements for travellers arriving in the country.
Travellers are advised against all but essential travel to areas within 20km of the border with Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province due to extremism-related attacks. A noted risk of protests is flagged for 29 October. The guidance also adds information regarding the risks of bringing CBD products into Tanzania.
All arriving travellers are subject to Ebola screening. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the arrival date and contain at least one blank page. A tourist or business visa is required for entry, while those planning to work or volunteer must obtain a work permit.
Travel insurance may be invalidated if a person travels against the advice issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. The updated guidance applies to all individuals planning to visit Tanzania and reflects current security and health considerations.
Written by StreetOwl from Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s own announcement. It was drafted by StreetOwl’s own model, every figure and quotation was checked by code against the announcement, and it was read and approved by Michael Rossi before it went up. It says what was announced, not what anyone should do about it.
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