Entry Requirements & Travel Visas

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Entry requirements are provided for your convenience. However, unless otherwise stated, it is your responsibility to determine the requirements that apply to you and your trip and to comply with them, including obtaining any necessary visas or other travel documents by the required deadlines and carrying them with you.

KENYA VISA: U.S. passport holders are required to obtain an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) in advance to enter Kenya.

TANZANIA VISA: U.S. passport holders are required to have a visa to enter Tanzania.

YELLOW FEVER: Travelers on this program will need a Yellow Fever vaccination as Tanzania requires it from anyone coming from Kenya. Find a local vaccination center.

Kenya Entry Requirements

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All information provided below pertains to U.S. passport holders only. Non-U.S. Citizens should check with the appropriate foreign consular representative.

ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization): US passport holders must obtain an ETA before beginning their journey to Kenya. An ETA support letter will be sent after you have completed your registration form and made your final payment, approximately 60 days prior to departure. Please apply for your ETA only after receiving this letter from us.

To apply directly, please visit the Official Government Website
If you would like to use a professional service to assist with applying for your ETA, we have partnered with GenVisa. Please click here to use their service: GenVisa Kenya Kit

Insurance Requirement: Travel Medical Health Insurance is required for entry into the country and must provide coverage of at least $50,000 USD. If you purchase Travelex Insurace through us, this required coverage is already included in the policy.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Entry Requirements: Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination is required for travelers arriving to Kenya from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission.

World Health Organization, List of Yellow Fever Endemic Countries
Find a local vaccination center

We suggest you verify this information with the relevant embassy or consulate or (if you're a U.S. passport holder) with the U.S. State Dept.

Tanzania Entry Requirements

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All information provided below pertains to U.S. passport holders only. Non-U.S. Citizens should check with the appropriate foreign consular representative.

Visa: US passport holders must obtain a Visa before beginning their journey to Tanzania. A visa support letter will be sent after you have completed your registration form and made your final payment, approximately 60 days prior to departure. Please apply for your visa only after receiving this letter.

To apply directly, please visit the Official Government Website
If you would like to use a professional service to assist with applying for your Visa, we have partnered with GenVisa. Please click here to use their service: GenVisa Tanzania Kit

Mandatory Travel Health Insurance Requirement

As of October 1, 2026, all foreign visitors entering mainland Tanzania by air, land or sea must hold a government inbound travel insurance policy, even if they already have their own travel insurance. This charge is imposed by the Government of Tanzania.

We strongly suggest buying this mandatory insurance online here: Government Site. Completing this in advance will save you a lot of time upon arrival in Tanzania. However, a desk will be available at the airport where you will be able to buy the insurance if you have not done so in advance.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Entry Requirements. Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination is required for travelers arriving to Tanzania from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission. This includes airport transits or layovers of more than 12 hours in countries with a Yellow Fever risk.

World Health Organization, List of Yellow Fever Endemic Countries
Find a local vaccination center

Passport Pages: All passport holders should have four blank visa pages in their passport.

We suggest you verify this information with the relevant embassy or consulate or (if you're a U.S. passport holder) with the U.S. State Dept.

General Requirements & Guidelines

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In general, you must have a passport to travel abroad, which should be valid for at least six months after your return date. Passports expiring before then should be renewed as soon as possible. Passports contain at least 2 blank pages for each country visited. If your passport does not have this many pages, obtain a new passport as soon as possible.
If your passport and visa are not in order, airlines and cruise ships may deny boarding, countries may deny entry, and your trip may be disrupted. Travel insurance may not cover such losses.
Any changes in names or passport information should be reported to us immediately. Airlines and cruise ships may deny boarding if the name on your passport does not match your tickets.
Minors (age 17 or younger) departing and/or returning to the U.S. without parents or with only one parent may be required by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) to present a notarized parental consent letter and/or unabridged birth certificate (more information). Many other countries have similar entry requirements, especially for minors traveling with a parent/guardian with a different surname; check with the consulates of all countries you'll be visiting to learn more.