Tanzania Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip. Advisory as of October 30, 2025.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 3· Reconsider Travel

Level 3 of 4 · as of October 30, 2025

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country

Last updated May 19, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “Addition of information about heightened health screening measures for those entering Tanzania from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo ('Entry requirements' page).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

October 30, 2025 — current
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Tanzania since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is Tanzania safe? What the official advisory says

The advisory level increased from Level 2 to 3. The “unrest” risk indicator was added.

Reconsider travel to Tanzania due to unrest , crime , terrorism , and targeting of gay and lesbian individuals . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Advisory summary

Unrest Demonstrations often take place in response to political or economic issues. They may also occur on holidays or during large events.

Demonstrations can be unpredictable.
The Tanzanian government increases security presence around protests. This includes stationary checkpoints and roadblocks.
The Tanzanian government limits or does not authorize large gatherings.

Crime Violent crime is common. It includes assault, sexual assault, robberies, mugging, and carjacking. Local police have limited resources to respond effectively to serious crime.

Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Tanzania. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.

The risk of terrorist violence is most common in the Mtwara Region.

Targeting of gay and lesbian individuals Members of the gay and lesbian community have been arrested, targeted, and harassed. People who identify as gay or lesbian may experience a higher likelihood of being targeted by police. People detained under suspicion of same-sex sexual conduct may face invasive physical exams.

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of October 30, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Tanzania travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Tanzania?

As of October 30, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates Tanzania at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.

What does Level 3 mean?

Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) — Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.

When did the Tanzania travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on October 30, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Tanzania?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country (last updated May 19, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.