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A Briggs specializes in securing Tanzania visas. We are 7 blocks from the Tanzanian Embassy and process visas every day for residents of all 50 states.

Please select the appropriate Tanzania visa type and receive step-by-step instructions and applications.

A Briggs works directly with the Embassy of Tanzania daily to assist you in securing your Tanzania visa. If you are in a hurry, we can secure your visa as quickly as 24 hours. Normal processing requires four business days. Our Tanzania specialists have years of experience. If you need to talk to them, give us a call at 800-806-0581.

Tanzania Facts
Conventional long form: United Republic of Tanzania
Conventional short form: Tanzania
Former: United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar

U.S. Embassy In Tanzania
Chief of mission: Ambassador Robert V. ROYALL
Embassy: 140 Msese Road, Kinondoni District, Dar es Salaam
Mailing address: P. O. Box 9123, Dar es Salaam
Telephone: [255] (22) 2666-010 through 2666-015
Fax: [255] (22) 2666-701, 2668-501

Note: Americans living in or visiting Tanzania are encouraged to register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania and obtain updated information on travel and security within Tanzania.

Tanzanian Medical Facilities
Medical facilities are limited and medicines are often unavailable, even in Dar es Salaam. There are hospitals on Zanzibar that can treat minor ailments. For any major medical problems, including dental work, travelers should consider obtaining medical treatment in Nairobi or South Africa where more advanced medical care is available.

Other Medical Information
Cholera is prevalent in many areas of Tanzania, and several strains of malaria are endemic. Malaria suppressants are advised, and travelers are strongly advised to carry malaria suppressants with them. Visitors should consult their physicians before traveling to learn about prophylaxis and the possible side effects of various available medications.

P. falciparum malaria, the serious and sometimes fatal strain of malaria in Tanzania, is resistant to the anti-malarial drug chloroquine. Because travelers to Tanzania are at high risk for contracting malaria, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that travelers should take one of the following antimalarial drugs: mefloquine (Lariam™), doxycycline, or atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone™). The CDC has determined that a traveler who is on an appropriate antimalarial drug has a greatly reduced chance of contracting the disease. In addition, other personal protective measures, such as the use of insect repellents, help to reduce malaria risk. Travelers who become ill with a fever or flu-like illness while traveling in a malaria-risk area and up to one year after returning home should seek prompt medical attention and tell the physician their travel history and what antimalarials they have been taking. For additional information on malaria, protection from insect bites, and antimalarial drugs, please visit the CDC travel health web site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/malinfo.htm.

Entry Requirements
A passport and visa are required for travel to Tanzania. U.S. citizens with valid passports may obtain a visa either before arriving in Tanzania or at any port of entry staffed by immigration officials. U.S. passports should be valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date the visa is obtained, whether it is acquired beforehand or at the port of entry. Also, foreigners are required to show their passports when entering or exiting the islands of Unguja (more commonly known as, and hereafter referred to as, Zanzibar) and Pemba. Visitors require a valid yellow fever inoculation stamp on their international health cards.

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