Visa policy & Requirements
Know before you go
If you are a foreign national planning to travel to Tanzania for tourism, business, or other purposes, it’s important to understand the visa requirements for entry into the country. Most foreign visitors to Tanzania will need a visa, unless they are from countries that have established visa exemption agreements with Tanzania.
E-Visa
The visa to visit the United Republic of Tanzania (both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar) is applied by filling out an online form. Once completed, the corresponding payment must be made and the application must be submitted.
The forms are reviewed and processed by government authorities. Applicants will be notified via email whether their applications have been accepted or rejected.
In some cases, government authorities may require us to visit a nearby Tanzanian embassy or consular office for a personal interview. This never occurs on tourist visas.
Ordinary visa (single entry)
If you’re traveling to Tanzania as a tourist you will need to apply for an Ordinary Visa, which is a single-entry visa which is valid for up to three months stay in the country. The best way to apply for this visa is online, as it is quicker and easier.
With this visa, you can:
Stay in Tanzania for up to 3 months at a time.
Enjoy a holidays, visit your family or friends or cruise, or attend a cultural event.
Study or train for up to 3 months in total.
To be eligible for this visa, you must:
Have a valid passport: The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry into Tanzania.
Flight ticket (round trip).
E-mail to receive the visa resolution.
Multiple Visa:
This visa must be applied for by foreigner who must travel to Tanzania for specific reasons such as:
Directors or workers of Companies registered in Tanzania and not residing in the country.
Spouses married to Tanzanians or residents in the country.
Government Consultants or any international public body.
Representatives of International NGOs.
The multiple entry visa is also issued to U.S. citizens (due to bilateral agreements between the two countries) who wish to come for vacation or tourism purposes, as they cannot apply for the ordinary visa.
The maximum validity of this visa is 12 months, but it is not possible to stay in the country for 12 consecutive months. The maximum period of continuous stay is 90 days. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens and who wish to apply for a multiple visa must submit all justifying documentation.
With this visa you can:
Enter multiple times, up to 90 days within a 1 year period.
Enjoy a holidays, visit your family or friends or cruise, or attend a cultural event.
Attend business meetings, conferences…
To be elegible for this visa you must meet same requirements for an ordinary visa plus:
Valid passport or national ID of the person to be visited in Tanzania.
Introduction letter from the host Institution detailing the reasons and frequency of visits to the country.
Marriage certificate of a spouse and passport/ID, if the applicant is traveling to visit a spouse.
Transit Visa
This visa must be requested by foreign citizens when the reason for their entry in Tanzania is to transit to reach another destination outside the country. The period of stay should not exceed 7 days.
To apply for this visa, the visa of the country of destination or the proof of flight to that country must be attached as proof. The Transit Visa is strictly for travelers whose purpose of entry is to transit Tanzania and can never be used for tourist purposes for a short stay in the country.
With this visa you can:
Stay in Tanzania up to 7 days.
To be elegible for this visa you must meet same requirements for an Ordinary visa plus:
Entry visa to the country of final destination, or return ticket to the country of destination.
Visa-exempt countries
Citizens of the following countries and territories can visit Tanzania without a visa for up to 3 months:
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Botswana
Brunei
Burundi
Cyprus
Dominica
Eswatini
Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Guyana
Hong Kong
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Macau
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Malta
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Nauru
Papua New Guinea
Romania
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Sudan
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Uganda
Vanuatu
Zambia
Zimbabwe
British Overseas Territories citizens
Visa required
Citizens of the following countries and territories must obtain a visa in advance as they require approval of the Commissioner General of Immigration or the Commissioner of Immigration. Rest of the citizens can apply for an E-Visa:
Afghanistan
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Chad
Djibouti
Equatorial Guinea
Iran
Iraq
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Lebanon
Mali
Mauritania
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Palestine
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Somaliland
Sri Lanka
Syria
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Yemen
COVID-19 Requirements
You do not need to show a COVID vaccination certificate or negative COVID test to enter Tanzania.
Health officials may screen you for COVID symptoms on arrival. They may also randomly select travelers for rapid antigen testing.
Our Customer Support
If you would like more information or have any questions regarding travel requirements, entry restrictions, or any other related concerns, please feel free to contact us. We are here to assist you and provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information available. Applying for your travel needs through our company ensures a streamlined process, making everything easy and convenient for you. Our experienced team will guide you through the application process, ensuring that all necessary documents are submitted correctly and thoroughly checked for any mistakes. Your peace of mind and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we are committed to providing excellent service to make your travel experience as smooth as possible.
