Fees · Country Guide
United Republic of Tanzania
Five water worlds: Zanzibar reefs, Pemba walls, Mafia megafauna, mainland shallows and Tanganyika cichlids
Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- Tanzania ordinary tourist single-entry visa - USD $50 standard eligible-nationality rate
- U.S. passport tourist multiple-entry visa - USD $100 published visa fee
- Typical payment pattern: Expect several independent charges: nationality-based visa, mandatory inbound insurance selected by first entry point, mainland MPRU marine park or reserve admission, separate Zanzibar marine conservation-area access, Zanzibar hotel infrastructure tax, and boat/gear/guide charges.
What people usually pay
Expect several independent charges: nationality-based visa, mandatory inbound insurance selected by first entry point, mainland MPRU marine park or reserve admission, separate Zanzibar marine conservation-area access, Zanzibar hotel infrastructure tax, and boat/gear/guide charges. Adult tariffs and age bands differ by authority, residency and site. Published park amounts may derive from older fee schedules; verify the amount and any VAT with the official booking or billing authority before paying. A dive operator may collect permits as agent, but request the official receipt. A park entry fee is not automatically a boat or scuba ticket.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania ordinary tourist single-entry visa | USD $50 standard eligible-nationality rate Usually up to 90 days; nationality and entry conditions vary | Eligible foreign travelers without visa exemption | Where to pay | Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar use the national immigration system. Not the standard U.S.-passport visa category. Verify nationality, passport validity and conditions. |
| U.S. passport tourist multiple-entry visa | USD $100 published visa fee Validity and permitted stay depend on visa conditions | U.S. citizens who require the multiple-entry visitor visa | Where to pay | U.S. nationals are generally required to apply for the multiple-entry visa, even for a short tourism itinerary; check latest immigration guidance. |
| NIC mainland first-entry mandatory inbound insurance | USD $44 commonly published adult price Typically up to 92 days, subject to policy conditions | Covered foreign visitors whose first Tanzanian entry is mainland, from October 1, 2026 | Where to pay | Check official exemptions and dependent rates. A valid qualifying mainland-first policy should also apply when continuing into Zanzibar. |
| ZIC Zanzibar first-entry mandatory inbound insurance | USD $44 adult; child rates may differ Up to 92 days per policy terms | Covered foreign visitors whose first Tanzanian entry is Zanzibar | Where to pay | Use the official ZIC scheme if Zanzibar is the first arrival. Published child band USD $22 at ages 3-17, subject to the current portal and exemptions. Avoid automatically purchasing a second policy for mainland travel during validity. |
| Mafia Island Marine Park international visitor entry | USD $20 per non-East-African adult per day in published 2021 mainland schedule Per applicable visit day, current schedule controls | Visitors to regulated Mafia Island Marine Park zones | Where to pay | MPRU 2021 regulation is the published baseline, not an independently confirmed November 2026 checkout amount. Additional VAT, boat and diving charges may apply; confirm park receipt and residency classification. |
| Maziwe Marine Reserve international visitor entry | USD $15 per non-East-African adult per day in published marine-reserve schedule Per applicable visit day; current tariff controls | Visitors accessing Maziwe or other applicable mainland reserves | Where to pay | Check the specific reserve and age band on the marine authority portal. The dive/snorkel boat fare and equipment are separate. |
| Zanzibar marine conservation-area general nonresident access | USD $10 non-East-African adult per day in September 2025 revision Daily by marine conservation area | Unguja or Pemba regulated MCA visits outside separately priced special areas | Licensed operator and official Zanzibar marine conservation collection channel | Published Zanzibar 2025 revisions list USD $5 for ages 5-15 and higher special-area fees. Verify zone boundaries, receipts and current cashless collection. |
| Mnemba Island Marine Conservation special-area entry | USD $25 non-East-African adult per day in 2025 revision Daily for applicable Mnemba special-area access | Eligible visitors using Mnemba designated marine area | Licensed operator and designated conservation-area payment channel | Published 2025 special-area child rate USD $10, different from general conservation-area access. A resort name alone does not prove fee inclusion or access to a restricted island landing. |
| Zanzibar hotel infrastructure tax | USD $2-$5 per person per night in common hotel categories; USD $10 special small-island/underwater category Each chargeable accommodation night | Visitors staying in Zanzibar accommodation | Registered accommodation or Zanzibar tax-compliant collection | Zanzibar Revenue Authority lists USD $5 in 4-5 star hotels, $4 in 2-3 star and $2 in 1-star/other categories, with special categories at $10. Verify classification and invoices. |
| Mahale Mountains National Park entrance and guide charges | Variable; consult current TANAPA schedule Park-entry period and guided activities as issued | Visitors adding Mahale chimpanzee trekking or lake park visits | Where to pay | Not interchangeable with marine park fees. Book ranger-guided trekking, park entrance, possible landing/concession fees and transport separately. |
| Tour, dive, snorkel, equipment and community fees | Variable by operator and site Per booked service or landing | Scuba, snorkeling, marine wildlife outings and local island landings | Licensed dive center, boat operator or community guide | Quote must clarify marine fees, park receipts, tank/weights, gear rental, oxygen, environmental surcharges, taxes and cancellation for weather or tide. |
Fee
Tanzania ordinary tourist single-entry visa
Usually up to 90 days; nationality and entry conditions vary
- Amount
- USD $50 standard eligible-nationality rate
- Applies to
- Eligible foreign travelers without visa exemption
- Where to pay
- Where to pay
- Notes
Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar use the national immigration system. Not the standard U.S.-passport visa category. Verify nationality, passport validity and conditions.
U.S. passport tourist multiple-entry visa
Validity and permitted stay depend on visa conditions
- Amount
- USD $100 published visa fee
- Applies to
- U.S. citizens who require the multiple-entry visitor visa
- Where to pay
- Where to pay
- Notes
U.S. nationals are generally required to apply for the multiple-entry visa, even for a short tourism itinerary; check latest immigration guidance.
NIC mainland first-entry mandatory inbound insurance
Typically up to 92 days, subject to policy conditions
- Amount
- USD $44 commonly published adult price
- Applies to
- Covered foreign visitors whose first Tanzanian entry is mainland, from October 1, 2026
- Where to pay
- Where to pay
- Notes
Check official exemptions and dependent rates. A valid qualifying mainland-first policy should also apply when continuing into Zanzibar.
ZIC Zanzibar first-entry mandatory inbound insurance
Up to 92 days per policy terms
- Amount
- USD $44 adult; child rates may differ
- Applies to
- Covered foreign visitors whose first Tanzanian entry is Zanzibar
- Where to pay
- Where to pay
- Notes
Use the official ZIC scheme if Zanzibar is the first arrival. Published child band USD $22 at ages 3-17, subject to the current portal and exemptions. Avoid automatically purchasing a second policy for mainland travel during validity.
Mafia Island Marine Park international visitor entry
Per applicable visit day, current schedule controls
- Amount
- USD $20 per non-East-African adult per day in published 2021 mainland schedule
- Applies to
- Visitors to regulated Mafia Island Marine Park zones
- Where to pay
- Where to pay
- Notes
MPRU 2021 regulation is the published baseline, not an independently confirmed November 2026 checkout amount. Additional VAT, boat and diving charges may apply; confirm park receipt and residency classification.
Maziwe Marine Reserve international visitor entry
Per applicable visit day; current tariff controls
- Amount
- USD $15 per non-East-African adult per day in published marine-reserve schedule
- Applies to
- Visitors accessing Maziwe or other applicable mainland reserves
- Where to pay
- Where to pay
- Notes
Check the specific reserve and age band on the marine authority portal. The dive/snorkel boat fare and equipment are separate.
Zanzibar marine conservation-area general nonresident access
Daily by marine conservation area
- Amount
- USD $10 non-East-African adult per day in September 2025 revision
- Applies to
- Unguja or Pemba regulated MCA visits outside separately priced special areas
- Where to pay
- Licensed operator and official Zanzibar marine conservation collection channel
- Notes
Published Zanzibar 2025 revisions list USD $5 for ages 5-15 and higher special-area fees. Verify zone boundaries, receipts and current cashless collection.
Mnemba Island Marine Conservation special-area entry
Daily for applicable Mnemba special-area access
- Amount
- USD $25 non-East-African adult per day in 2025 revision
- Applies to
- Eligible visitors using Mnemba designated marine area
- Where to pay
- Licensed operator and designated conservation-area payment channel
- Notes
Published 2025 special-area child rate USD $10, different from general conservation-area access. A resort name alone does not prove fee inclusion or access to a restricted island landing.
Zanzibar hotel infrastructure tax
Each chargeable accommodation night
- Amount
- USD $2-$5 per person per night in common hotel categories; USD $10 special small-island/underwater category
- Applies to
- Visitors staying in Zanzibar accommodation
- Where to pay
- Registered accommodation or Zanzibar tax-compliant collection
- Notes
Zanzibar Revenue Authority lists USD $5 in 4-5 star hotels, $4 in 2-3 star and $2 in 1-star/other categories, with special categories at $10. Verify classification and invoices.
Mahale Mountains National Park entrance and guide charges
Park-entry period and guided activities as issued
- Amount
- Variable; consult current TANAPA schedule
- Applies to
- Visitors adding Mahale chimpanzee trekking or lake park visits
- Where to pay
- Where to pay
- Notes
Not interchangeable with marine park fees. Book ranger-guided trekking, park entrance, possible landing/concession fees and transport separately.
Tour, dive, snorkel, equipment and community fees
Per booked service or landing
- Amount
- Variable by operator and site
- Applies to
- Scuba, snorkeling, marine wildlife outings and local island landings
- Where to pay
- Licensed dive center, boat operator or community guide
- Notes
Quote must clarify marine fees, park receipts, tank/weights, gear rental, oxygen, environmental surcharges, taxes and cancellation for weather or tide.