Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, so you don't need a separate visa. Your Tanzania e-visa covers both the mainland and Zanzibar. Most nationalities need a visa to enter. Citizens of East African Community countries (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan) can enter without one. Everyone else needs to apply.
Apply online through the official Tanzania e-visa portal at visa.immigration.go.tz. Don't use any other website. Fill in the form, upload your documents, pay the fee, and wait for approval. It usually takes 3 to 10 days. Once approved, you get a Grant Notice by email. Print it and bring it with you.
Apply online at visa.immigration.go.tz. Do not use any other website. The process takes a few minutes.
Go to visa.immigration.go.tz and complete the application form with your personal and travel details.
Upload your passport bio page photo and a passport-sized photograph. Make sure both are clear and readable.
Pay $50 USD online ($100 for US citizens). Payment is made during the application process.
Approval takes 3 to 10 days. You receive a Grant Notice by email. Print it and bring it to the airport.
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you're arriving from or transiting through an endemic country. This includes Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and most of sub-Saharan Africa.
If you're flying directly from Europe, North America, or the Middle East without a transit stop in an endemic country, it's not required. Some travelers carry it as a precaution anyway.
In addition to your visa, all visitors to Zanzibar must purchase mandatory travel insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC). This costs $44 USD per person and is separate from any personal travel insurance you have. See our Zanzibar Mandatory Travel Insurance page for full details.
If you need help with anything visa-related, reach out to us and we'll point you in the right direction. We can also help arrange your airport transfer once you arrive.
