Foreign travel advice

Tanzania

! Warning FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Tanzania.

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:
31 October 2025
Updated:
31 October 2025
Latest update:
Updated information on status of curfews and access to airports (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel

Mtwara Region along the Tanzania-Mozambique border

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 20km of the Tanzanian border with Cabo Delgado Province in Mozambique.

This is due to attacks by groups linked with Islamic extremism.

Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.

Protests

General elections took place in Tanzania on 29 October and have not yet concluded.

Following protests and unrest in some parts of the country, the Tanzanian police announced a curfew effective from 6pm-6am6pm local time on 29 October which remains in place in onDar es Salaam. It is unclear whether the mainland.curfew applies nationwide. Protests are ongoing in parts of the country with some turning violent, including live fire.

There are widespread road blockades and closures nationwide, although the situation remains fluid. Many international flights have been cancelled to and from Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam.

Arusha International Airport and Kilimanjaro International Airport appear to be partially operational. Some international and domestic flights to and from Zanzibar airport have been cancelled. There are no ferries running from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. The SGR rail service is also not running. Check with your airline or travel provider for the latest information before travelling to airports or other transport hubs.

British nationals are advised to:

  • limit movements
  • adhere to the curfews
  • monitor local media
  • follow the advice of the local authorities
  • stay away from all demonstrations, rallies, and large crowds

There is significant disruption to mobile networks, the internet and social media.

If you are a British national in need of consular assistance, you can call us 24/7 selecting the option for ‘Consular services for British nationals’:      

  • on +255 22 229 0000 

  • on +44 (0) 20 7008 5000

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