What documents will I need?
Planning a visit to Tanzania but not sure what documents you’ll need? Find key information on passport requirements, visas and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) below. Detailed guidance can also be found on the official government website.
Online visa Application
You can now apply for an Online Visa to visit the United Republic of Tanzania (both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar). You are required to fill in the online form, make payment, and submit your application online. Your form will be internally reviewed and processed. Applicants will be notified through their e-mails whether their applications have been accepted or rejected. They may also TRACK their application statuses through the online system. Applicants may as well be required to visit the nearest Tanzanian Embassies or Consular Offices for interviews.
Ways to obtain a visa, visa types and fees *
A visa is a permission granted to a foreigner to enter and remain in the United Republic of Tanzania for a specific period of time. A visa is issued to a visitor who intends to enter into Tanzania for the purpose of visit, tourism, leisure, holiday, business, health treatment, attending conference or any other related activities recognised by Laws of the country.
- SINGLE ENTRY VISA (ORDINARY VISA): This Visa is issued for a single entry to a visitor for a period not exceeding three months for the purpose of holidays, visiting, leisure, health treatment, studies or any other activity legally recognized by the Law.
VISA FEE: $USD 50 - MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA: This Visa is issued to persons whose nature of their businesses or circumstances require them to make frequent visits to the United Republic of Tanzania. The maximum validity of this Visa is twelve months. However, the holder of the Multiple Visa cannot stay in the country for 12 consecutive months. They are required to leave the country at least after every three months.
VISA FEE: $USD 100
- TRANSIT VISA: This Visa may be issued to a person for the purpose of transiting to another destination outside the United Republic for a period not exceeding seven days. The applicant of this visa is required to have a Visa of the destination country.
VISA FEE: $USD 30 - BUSINESS VISA: Business visa will be issued once to foreigners so as to allow them to enter in the United Republic of Tanzania for the following purposes; To conduct special assignments such as fixing/repairing machines or to run short term training, etc. To conduct professional roles such as auditing accounts etc. To conduct lawful business according to the laws of the country. Business visa will be issued at the Immigration Headquarters, Dar Es Salaam, the Immigration Head Office, Zanzibar, Entry Points and Tanzanian Consular Offices abroad.
VISA FEE: $USD 250.
How to obtain a visa ?
If you’re a national of a LIST #1 country (see above) you don’t need a visa.
If you’re a national of a LIST #2 country (see above) you need a special clearance from the Commissioner General of Immigration. You advised to go to the nearest Tanzanian embassy.
If you’re a national of a LIST #1 country (see above) you can obtain your visa on arrival or you can use our new evisa online procedure:
https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/