Tanzania e-visa

An e-Visa is a visa arranged online before travelling to Tanzania.

Ways to get a Tanzania e-visa

e-Visa (online visa)
eVisa
Visitors who need a visa normally have an online visa option. A full eligibility list is not given.

Who needs it

Visitors who need a visa normally choose between an e-Visa and a visa on arrival, unless they must get a visa in advance.

Who doesn't

Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need an e-Visa.

Good to know

The e-Visa system began on 26 November 2018.
Fees, permitted stays, required documents and application steps are not stated.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for Tanzania?

Visitors who need a visa normally choose between an e-Visa and a visa on arrival, unless they must get a visa in advance. Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need an e-Visa.

Can I apply online for Tanzania?

Yes: e-Visa (online visa). Visitors who need a visa normally have an online visa option. A full eligibility list is not given.

Does my passport change whether I need a e-visa for Tanzania?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Tanzania visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a e-visa for Tanzania be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Tanzania e-visa rules?

On Tanzania's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my e-visa once I am in Tanzania?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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