Travel · Official advice · 3 November 2026
FCDO updates travel advice for Tanzania border area
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has published updated travel advice for Tanzania. Travellers are advised against all but essential travel to areas within 20km of the Mozambique border.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its guidance for Tanzania, citing security risks. The new advice specifically targets regions close to the international border with Mozambique. This change reflects current conditions in the Cabo Delgado province area.
Travellers are advised against all but essential travel to areas within 20km of the border between Tanzania and the Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique. The guidance warns that travelling against this advice may invalidate travel insurance. Those planning to visit should check their policy details before departure.
Entry requirements remain in place for all visitors. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival in Tanzania and have at least one blank page. A tourist or business visa is required to enter the country, while a work permit is necessary for those planning to work or volunteer.
Entry rules are set and enforced by the authorities in Tanzania. The announcement does not specify a timeframe for when the security situation may change or when the advice might be reviewed.
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