Zanzibar visa from Algeria (e-Visa + formalities)
Last verified: June 2026 (visa.immigration.go.tz / inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz sources)
Which visa for Zanzibar from Algeria?
Zanzibar has no separate visa: it is the same Tanzania e-Visa as the mainland ($50, 100% online). Zanzibar-specific: its own arrival formalities (travel insurance, per-night infrastructure tax) come on top of the visa; their conditions and prices are not confirmed here — check them on the official portal inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz before booking.
Official source: visa.immigration.go.tz
At a glance
- Visa
- Same Tanzania e-Visa ($50)
- Zanzibar travel insurance
- Conditions and price: inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz
- Infrastructure tax
- $1–5/person/night (at the hotel)
- Pre-travel biometrics
- None
Required documents
- Passport (valid ≥ 6 months)
- Tanzania e-Visa ($50) — see the Tourism tab
- Zanzibar formalities (travel insurance, infrastructure tax) — check on inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz
- Zanzibar health surveillance form (before arrival)
How it works, step by step
- 1Get the Tanzania e-Visa
OuiVisa fills visa.immigration.go.tz ($50) — see the Tourism tab.
- 2Check Zanzibar's formalities
Travel insurance and infrastructure tax: conditions and prices on inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz, before travel.
- 3Fill in the health surveillance form
Before arriving in Zanzibar.
- 4Pay the infrastructure tax at the hotel
$1–5/person/night by category.
Fees
| Tanzania e-Visa (covers Zanzibar) | $50 |
| Zanzibar travel insurance | see inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz |
| Infrastructure tax | $1–5/person/night |
For Zanzibar: the same Tanzania e-Visa ($50). Zanzibar's own travel insurance: check on the official portal inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz whether it is required and its price. Infrastructure tax ($1–5/person/night by hotel) paid locally. Use only .go.tz domains.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zanzibar have a special visa?
No, it is the same Tanzania e-Visa. Zanzibar adds its own arrival formalities (travel insurance, infrastructure tax).
Do I need insurance for Zanzibar?
Check on the official portal inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz whether travel insurance is required, its price and conditions, before booking.
How much is the infrastructure tax?
$1 to $5 per person per night by hotel category, paid locally.
How do I avoid scams?
Use only the official .go.tz domain (visa.immigration.go.tz). Resellers add $20–150 and mishandle your data.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. The decision is at Tanzanian Immigration's discretion; OuiVisa checks eligibility before payment.
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