According to Tanzania Customs, any amount of foreign currency can be brought into the country, but subject to mandatory declaration. It is strictly prohibited to export or import national currency into the country.
If you are interested in what you can take to Tanzania by airplane, this list includes:
- 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco or 50 cigars
- 250 ml of any perfume
- Food personal items only in the quantity required for personal use
- Photo, video, and audio equipment, but only after entering them in the declaration
The limit of how much alcohol can be brought into Tanzania is 1 liter. However, the local legislation does not stipulate how much alcohol you can take out of Tanzania.
Tanzania has restrictions on what is not allowed to be imported. This list includes:
- Narcotics
- Explosives and poisonous substances
- Pornographic materials on any media
It is prohibited to take out of Tanzania:
- Elephant ivory
- Rhino horn
- Wild animal skins
- Gold, diamonds without proof of purchase
