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Healthcare and Insurance Rules for 8 Investor-Residence Programs
The new rule adds a local policy for most foreign arrivals, while residents and long-stay visitors must also carry approved health cover.
- On September 4, 2026, Tanzania's government gazetted Government Notice 256, requiring most foreign visitors arriving on the mainland to hold a local inbound travel insurance policy.
- The Universal Health Insurance Act 2023, which formally began implementation on January 26, 2026, makes health cover compulsory for mainland residents; foreigners aged 18 and over staying beyond 30 days must hold National Health Insurance Fund or approved private coverage.
- Foreigners entering mainland Tanzania must purchase a policy costing US$44, valid for 92 days with multiple entries; Zanzibar has operated its own separate visitor insurance scheme through the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation since October 2024.
- Private hospitals in Dar es Salaam and Arusha typically require payment or insurer guarantees before treatment, while quality of care often declines outside major urban centers.
- TravelHealthPro reports high malaria risk across Tanzania below 1,800 metres, including Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar; travelers must present a yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from a risk country.
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Healthcare and insurance rules for 8 investor-residence programs
Golden Visa Lawyers reports on healthcare requirements for eight investor-residence programs, highlighting the need for private insurance and public enrollment details.
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