🇹🇿 Is Tanzania safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Tanzania: 23 diplomatic missions from 23 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Tanzania
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Avoid non-essential travel within 20km of the Tanzania-Mozambique border (Cabo Delgado side)
- Travelling against UK government advice may invalidate your travel insurance
- Ensure your insurance covers your full itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses
- Zanzibar: compulsory travel insurance since 1 Oct 2024, sold only by Zanzibar Insurance Corporation; entry can be refused without it
- Mainland Tanzania: compulsory inbound insurance from 1 Oct 2026, USD 44 premium, valid up to 92 days
- Keep a separate international policy, as Zanzibar cover is very limited
Risk areas and situations
- 20km zone along the Tanzanian border with Cabo Delgado province (Mozambique) due to Islamist militant attacks
- Jihadist groups active in the region make Tanzania a potential target; do not travel to Mtwara on the Mozambique border
- Thefts against tourists have been reported
Emergency numbers in Tanzania
Embassies and consulates in Tanzania
23 diplomatic missions from 23 countries, across 1 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Dar es Salaam |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Dar es Salaam |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Dar es Salaam |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Dar es Salaam |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Dar es Salaam |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Dar es Salaam |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 1 | Dar es Salaam |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | 1 | Dar es Salaam |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Dar es Salaam |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Dar es Salaam |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 1 | Dar es Salaam |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 1 | Dar es Salaam |
…and 11 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Tanzania is Swahili. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Swahili, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tanzania safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Tanzania is 1.75/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Nov 14, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Tanzania?
The general emergency number in Tanzania is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Tanzania?
Telcomia tracks 23 diplomatic missions from 23 countries in Tanzania, across 1 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.