Zanzibar Revolutionary Government Travel Information No. 15 (published February 1, 2023)

The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, through the Ministry of Health, shall continue its COVID-19 control measures, including measures for international travel. Therefore, in light of the recent trend of COVID19 epidemic, Zanzibar, like many other countries, will update Travel Advisory No. 14 (published 16 November 2022) to issue 15 on 1 February 2023. It will be implemented as follows.

  1. It is recommended that all travelers and returnees entering or transiting through Zanzibar seaports and airports have completed their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine according to the nationally approved vaccination schedule. Licensed vaccines are limited to those listed at www.mohz.go.tz that are WHO licensed and approved for Zanzibar.
  2. The presentation of COVID-19 vaccination certificates, RT-PCR certificates, and rapid antibody testing upon arrival for all travelers and returnees entering or transiting through Zanzibar seaports and airports is up to the operator and the ultimate goal. It is not required unless it is required in the land country. However, for surveillance purposes, the Port Health Authority may administer a random, free rapid COVID-19 antibody test to travelers upon entry.
  3. All travelers will have their temperature taken by thermography upon arrival. Travelers showing symptoms during screening will be quarantined immediately and treated according to health guidelines.
  4. All travelers departing from Zanzibar should check with their travel agent in advance the entry requirements of the destination country and the boarding/embarkation requirements of the operating company regarding COVID-19.
  5. If an RT-PCR certificate is required by the traveler's destination country upon departure from Zanzibar, self-funded ($80) testing or pre-departure rapid antibody testing at designated locations ($25) doing.

Please make efforts to manage your own health after entering Tanzania. If you develop symptoms, please contact a nearby medical institution or call the toll-free emergency medical number: 190.

Note: In accordance with International Health Regulations, travel information will be reviewed and updated as necessary.

Zanzibar Health Minister

Nassor Ahmed Mazrui

February 1, 2023