Travel Resources
Yellow Fever
Vaccination requirements and certificate information for Tanzania.
Do You Need Yellow Fever Vaccination?
Required if: Arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever endemic country for more than 12 hours.
Recommended for: All travelers visiting Tanzania, even if not required.
Endemic countries include: Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, Nigeria, and others in tropical Africa/South America.
Valid Certificate
- • Must be administered at least 10 days before travel
- • Certificate valid for life (since 2016)
- • Must show at immigration if arriving from endemic area
- • Keep certificate with passport
Without Certificate
- • May be denied entry if arriving from endemic country
- • Possible vaccination at airport (costs $50+)
- • Quarantine possible in some cases
- • Plan ahead to avoid complications
Where to get vaccinated: Visit a travel clinic 4-6 weeks before departure. Many countries require appointments for yellow fever vaccination.
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