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Tanzania: Travel guide, visas and free housing · 2026

Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region.

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EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
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Exchange rateTZS 2,644.58per 1 $TZS — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Cities to start with10

Highlights of the country

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.
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Additional information about use of security measures to reduce the risk of burglary in hotels and other accommodation (‘Safety and security’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • crime
  • terrorism
  • health risks
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Exercise increased caution in Tanzania due to crime, terrorism, health, unrest , arbitrary enforcement of laws , and targeting gay and lesbian individuals . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Violent crime happens in Tanzania. It includes assault, sexual assault, robberies, mugging, and express kidnapping. Crime can happen at any time.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory
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