Tanzania Introduces Mandatory Travel Insurance Weeks After Kenya

Kenya's similar scheme has, however, been the subject of legal debates, with many court cases challenging the implementation...

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Tanzania has mandated travel insurance for foreign visitors entering the mainland, effective immediately. This policy, costing Ksh5,700 ($44), mirrors a similar requirement recently introduced by Kenya.

The mandatory insurance policy is valid for up to 92 days and covers emergency medical treatment, evacuation, repatriation, and loss of luggage.
Exemptions apply to citizens from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Foreign visitors risk denial of entry if they do not possess the required cover, which can be purchased before travel or at the point of entry.

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