Tanzania Visit Visa

Tanzania is a state in East Africa with vast wilderness areas and a home to some of the most famous national parks and alluring attractions. Tanzania is one of the most appreciated and captivating safari destinations in the world. If you want to experience safaris and wildlife-related adventures, Tanzania is an ideal place for you. To visit Tanzania, the first thing you need to check is whether you need a visa to visit Tanzania or not.

Who does not need a Tanzania visa?

If you are a national of one of the following states, you can enter Tanzania without a visa for a specified period. You only need to have a valid passport to enter the country.

• Antigua & Barbuda
• Anguilla
• Ashmore & Cartier Island
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Bermuda
• Belize
• Brunei
• British Virgin Island
• British Indian Ocean Territory
• Botswana
• Cyprus
• Cayman Island
• Channel Island
• Cocos Island
• Cook Island
• Christmas Island
• Dominica
• Falkland Island
• The Gambia
• Ghana
• Gibraltar
• Grenada
• Guernsey
• Guyana
• Heard Island
• Isle of man
• Jamaica
• Jersey
• Kenya
• Kiribati
• Lesotho
• Malawi
• Montserrat
• Malaysia
• Madagascar
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Mozambique
• Nauru
• Niue Island
• Norfolk Island
• Namibia
• Papua New Guinea
• Rwanda
• Romania
• Ross Dependency
• Samoa
• Seychelles
• Singapore
• Solomon Island
• South Sudan
• Swaziland
• St. Kitts&Navis
• St. Lucia
• St. Vicent
• St. Helana
• The South African Republic
• Trinidad & Tobago
• Turks & Caicos
• Tokelan
• Tonga
• Tuvalu
• Vanuatu
• Uganda
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

Who needs a Tanzania visa?

If you are from any of the following states, you need to apply for a visa to visit Tanzania. 

• Argentina
• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Bulgaria
• Burundi
• Canada
• The central African Republic
• China
• Congo
• Croatia
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Egypt
• Fiji
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• India
• Indonesia
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Japan
• Mexico
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Oman
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Russia
• Saudi Arabia
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• South Korea
• South Sudan
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Turkey
• Ukraine
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Aland Islands
• Albania
• Algeria
• American Samoa
• Andorra
• Angola
• Antarctica
• Armenia
• Aruba
• Bahrain
• Belarus
• Benin
• Bhutan
• Bolivia
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Burkina Faso
• Cambodia
• Cameroon
• Cape Verde
• Chile
• Colombia
• Comoros
• Costa Rica
• Ivory Coast
• Cuba
• Curacao
• Dominican Republic
• Dutch Caribbean
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• Estonia
• Faroe Islands
• French Guiana
• French Polynesia
• Gabon
• Georgia
• Greenland
• Guadeloupe
• Guam
• Guatemala
• Guinea
• Guinea-Bissau
• Haiti
• Honduras
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Iran
• Iraq
• Jordan
• Kuwait
• Laos
• Latvia
• Liberia
• Libya
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Macedonia
• Maldives
• Marshall Islands
• Martinique
• Mayotte
• Micronesia
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Mongolia
• Montenegro
• Morocco
• Myanmar
• Nepal
• New Caledonia
• Nicaragua
• Nigeria
• Niue
• North Korea
• Northern Mariana Islands
• Pakistan
• Palau
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Pitcairn Islands
• Puerto Rico
• Qatar
• Reunion
• Saint Barthelemy
• Saint Martin 
• Saint Pierre and Miquelon
• San Marino
• Sao Tome and Principe
• Serbia
• Sint Maarten 
• South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
• Sudan
• Suriname
• Svalbard and Jan Mayen
• Syria
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Timor-Leste
• Togo
• Tunisia
• Uruguay
• Vatican City
• Venezuela
• Vietnam
• Virgin Islands, U.S.
• Wallis and Futuna
• Yemen

What is a Tanzania Visit Visa?

If you need to obtain a visa to enter Tanzania, you need to apply for a Tanzania Visit Visa. It may be a single entry visa or multiple entries. It will allow you to enter the state for up to three months for holidays, visiting, health treatment, or any other activity accepted by the Law.

Requirements for a Tanzania Visit Visa

You must have the following documents to obtain a visit visa for Tanzania.

1. Completed Tanzania Visit Visa Application Form

2. Valid passport (up to 6 months)

3. Payment for a visa fee

4. Two passport size photos 

5. Proof of accommodation in Tanzania

6. Evidence of enough financial means

7. A letter stating the purpose of visit

Cost of a Tanzania Visit Visa

The cost of a Tanzania visa depends on your nationality, but usually, it will cost from US$50 to US$100.

Processing time for a Tanzania Visit Visa

It will take about 10-days for visa processing.

Who needs a Tanzania Visa On Arrival?

All the nationals who need to obtain a visa to visit Tanzania are eligible to get a Tanzania Visa On Arrival. But it is suggested to apply for a visa at the nearest Tanzania Embassy before visiting Tanzania. 

Cost of a Tanzania Visa On Arrival

It usually costs from USD 50 to USD 100. You must have a valid passport to get a Tanzania Visa On Arrival. Often, it is advised to apply for a visa for Tanzania in advance.

What is Tanzania e-Visa?

Tanzania e-Visa simplifies the process of obtaining a visit visa. It is a facility to apply online for a Tanzania e-Visa before departure. It is a straightforward process. The Tanzania e-Visa allows you to enter the state for tourism and short visits. If you are eligible to get a Visa On Arrival, you can also apply for an e-Visa. With Tanzania e-Visa, you need to enter the country from one of the following entry points.

• Julius Nyerere International Airport 
• Namanga border
• Tunduma border
• Kilimanjaro International Airport 
• Abeid Amani Karume International Airport 

Note that you must have a printed copy of your approved Tanzania e-Vise with you. Click here to apply for a Tanzania e-Visa.

Who needs a referral visa?

Nationals from the following countries need special clearance from the Commissioner of Immigration before applying for a Tanzania visa. You need to apply for a referral visa at least two months before. It is a type of approval from the Commissioner-General of Immigration or the Commissioner of Immigration.

• Afghanistan
• Azerbaijan
• Bangladesh
• Chad
• Djibouti
• Ethiopia
• Eritrea
• Guinea
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Lebanon
• Mali
• Mauritania
• Niger
• Palestine
• Senegal
• Somalia
• Sri Lanka
• Somali land
• Sierra Leone
• Tajikistan
• Turkmenistan
• Uzbekistan and
• Stateless Persons with refugee status