Zanzibar Travel Insurance: Mandatory 2024 Requirements
"Effective October 1, 2024 - All foreign visitors to Zanzibar must purchase mandatory insurance through Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC)"
📌 Mandatory Insurance Requirements
Who Needs It?
All foreign visitors
Regardless of stay duration
Including children
Not required for mainland Tanzania
Cost & Validity
$44 USD per person
Valid for 92 days
Unlimited entries
Single payment
How to Purchase
Only through ZIC
Official website only
QR code issued
Required at immigration
🛡️ Comprehensive Coverage Includes
Medical Protection
- Emergency medical treatment
- Hospitalization costs
- COVID-19 coverage
- Ambulance services
Travel Assistance
- Emergency evacuation
- Repatriation of remains
- Lost document assistance
- Legal aid support
Property Protection
- Lost luggage coverage
- Baggage delay compensation
- Theft protection
- Third-party liability
🛒 Step-by-Step Purchase Guide
- Visit the official portal: visitzanzibar.go.tz
- Select insurance type: Individual, Family, or Group plan
- Complete application: Provide travel dates and personal details
- Pay $44 USD fee: Secure online payment
- Receive documents: QR code and policy via email
- Present at arrival: Show QR code with your visa
Important Note: Airlines now verify insurance before boarding. Purchase at least 72 hours before departure to ensure QR code delivery.
📋 Insurance Plan Options
Individual Plan
$44 per person
Single traveler coverage
92 days validity
All standard benefits
Family Plan
$44 per member
Immediate family only
Children under 18 included
Same coverage as individual
Group Plan
$44 per person
Minimum 5 people
Ideal for tour groups
Bulk processing available
📞 Contact Information
Zanzibar Insurance Corporation
Email: inbound@zic.co.tz
Toll-Free: 0800008005
Website: visitzanzibar.go.tz
Additional Resources
Official Travel Advisory: Government Link
FAQ Page: Common Questions
24/7 Emergency Assistance
Important: This mandatory insurance is separate from any tour packages and must be purchased directly by travelers through ZIC's official channels.
