While official advice states that yellow fever vaccinations are not required when travelling from Tanzania to Kenya, we can confirm that on occasion, travellers arriving to Kenya from Tanzania are checked for Yellow Fever vaccinations.
Yellow Fever:
The government of Tanzania requires proof of yellow fever vaccination upon arrival if you are traveling from a country with risk of yellow fever. If you are travelling directly from the United States and transit through another country, it is NOT REQUIRED.
Can you travel to Tanzania without a vaccination?
Travelers entering or transiting mainland Tanzania or Zanzibar are not required to present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or test certificate unless required by their airline, transit destination, or final destination.
Existing and new yellow fever vaccination certificates are now valid for life. NOTE: transit passengers ( more than 12 hours) in Tanzania require a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. Transit passengers ( less than 12 hours) in Kenya or Tanzania shall not be checked for compliance with the certification.
Where can I get Yellow Fever vaccination and certification?
- Yellow fever vaccination is done across the selected Points of Entry/Exit and other designated facilities.
- Vaccination should be done at least 10 days before travel.
- Card replacement is also done if required.
- Requirements include valid Identification documents.
How much is yellow fever card in Tanzania?
The cost of yellow fever vaccination is 50 USD for foreigners and 30,000 Tsh for residents and East Africa Community members.
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