Is travel insurance mandatory for Zanzibar?

Hi, I’m writing to ask for some info—I’ve heard that you **must** have travel insurance to land in Zanzibar. What’s the process, and which insurance should I get? Thanks in advance for your feedback! Best, Seb

Hi,

Yes, there is MANDATORY insurance... but!

First, read this carefully: It’s very well explained by our consular services.

https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/information-par-pays/tanzanie/conseils-aux-voyageurs-entree-sejour

In short, to simplify a bit, it’s mandatory, but it’s a "scam" by the Zanzibar government. If you have a problem, it’s best to avoid using it and, above all, have "proper insurance from back home." The best thing is not to go to Zanzibar at all...!

Puma2A

hi thanks so much for the info.

so if I get it right, it’s mandatory, but it’s useless, yet still mandatory—so if you don’t take out this insurance, you can’t go to Zanzibar :(

Looks like it is!! Hopefully some folks who’ve just come back from Zanzibar can shed a bit more light. But our government’s travel advice is always super reliable.

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thanks so much no choice but to get it then thanks again

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