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Tanzania - Consular Information Sheet
October 18,1994
Country Description: Tanzania is a developing East African nation. Tourist
facilities are adequate in major cities, but limited in remote areas.
Entry Requirements: A passport and visa are required for entrance into the
country. Visas for mainland Tanzania are also valid for Zanzibar. Airport
visas may be obtained only in Zanzibar; they are not available at mainland
airports. Yellow fever and cholera immunizations are required if the
visitor is arriving from an infected area. Airport officials often require
current immunization records from travelers arriving from non-infected areas
as well. Further information about entry requirements may be obtained from
the Tanzanian Embassy at 2139 R Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008,
telephone (202) 939-6125 or the Tanzanian Permanent Mission to the U.N. at
205 East 42nd Street, 13th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10017, telephone (212) 972-
9160.
Areas of Instability: The recent influx of refugees from Rwanda and Burundi
has created local food shortages and the potential for instability along the
Tanzanian border shared with those two countries, particularly in Ngara
District and Karagwe District, which includes Rumanyika Game Reserve. Major
tourist areas, including Gombe Stream National Park on Lake Tanganyika, 12
miles south of Burundi, remain unaffected.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are limited. Some medicines are in
short supply or unavailable. Malaria is endemic in Tanzania and anti-
malarial prophylaxes are often utilized. Numerous cases of meningococcal
meningitis and cholera have been reported throughout the country. While
visitors have not been affected thus far, the Centers for Disease Control
(CDC) in Atlanta recommend that travelers to Tanzania and other affected
countries receive the meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine before entering
these countries. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment
for health services. Not all U.S. medical insurance is valid outside the
United States. Travelers have found supplemental medical insurance with
specific overseas coverage to be of use. Information on health matters can
be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers
hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Crime is a concern in both urban and rural areas of
Tanzania. Incidents include muggings, vehicle thefts and residential break-
ins. Valuables such as passports, travelers checks, cameras and jewelry are
particular targets for thieves, and are easily stolen if left in luggage at
airline check-ins or in hotel lobbies.
There has been an increase in the number of armed car-jackings in Tanzania.
In particular, thieves target late-model four-wheel drive vehicles stopped
along main
roads in isolated areas between villages and cities. Travelers are urged
not to stop between populated areas, and to travel in convoys whenever
possible. Travelers to Tanzania may contact the Consular Section of the
Embassy for the most recent information regarding the specific roads where
these incidents have occurred.
Thieves on buses and trains may steal valuables from inattentive riders.
Visitors driving in game parks without an experienced driver or game park
official accompanying them may be at risk. Muggers and pickpockets often
prey on individuals strolling alone on beaches or other isolated areas.
Crime and hazardous road conditions make travel by night dangerous.
The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately
to local police and to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The pamphlets
"A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide
useful information on protecting personal security while traveling abroad
and on travel in the region in general. Both are available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402.
Photography Restrictions: Photography of military installations is
forbidden. Individuals have been detained and/or had their cameras and film
confiscated for taking pictures of hospitals, schools, bridges, industrial
sites and airports.
Air Transport: Air Tanzania has had long-term financial difficulties.
Travelers with Air Tanzania tickets cannot rely on the airline to complete
scheduled flights. Several private airlines and air charter companies
provide reliable transport to most domestic locations.
Arrest or Detention of Americans: Tanzanian police and prison officials,
especially in rural areas, have consistently failed to inform the U.S.
Embassy of the arrest or detention of American citizens.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who will be in Tanzania for more than a few
weeks may register at the U.S. Embassy, where all U.S. citizens may obtain
updated information on travel and security in Tanzania.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located at 30 Laibon Road (off
Bagamoyo Road) in the capital city of Dar Es Salaam. The mailing address is
P.O. Box 9123, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, and the telephone number is (255-51)
66010 through 5. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
No. 94-238
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 10, 1994 to add
information on Areas of Instability and information on crime.