Kenyans who intend to visit Tanzania will have to pay almost Ksh6,000 in new entry fees as the Tanzanian government moves to make travel insurance mandatory for all foreign tourists.
On July 4, 2025, the Tanzanian Ministry of Finance announced the new rule, which is a component of larger changes to the nation's Insurance Act intended to reduce the burden on public healthcare systems.
It is worth noting that while the directive, which will take effect starting January 2026, excludes citizens from East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, travellers holding non-Kenyan passports or entering Tanzania from outside EAC/SADC territories could still be subject to the requirement.
This, in turn, raises potential concerns for Kenyans in the diaspora who are looking to visit Tanzania, as well as those who enjoy dual citizenship.
