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Tanzania visas

Tanzania tourist visa

Visitors may qualify for visa-free entry, apply for an online visa or get a visa on arrival. Some travellers must get approval and a visa before travelling.

Ways to get a Tanzania tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry with an ordinary passport

    No visa needed

    Holders of ordinary passports from the listed countries and territories can enter without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.

  2. Visa-free entry with specified territory passports

    No visa needed

    The exemption covers the specified British passports for the listed territories, New Zealand passports issued to residents of Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau, and Australian passports issued to residents of the listed Australian territories.

  3. Visa-free entry with a diplomatic or official passport

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Brazil, China, India, South Korea and Turkey qualify if they hold a diplomatic, service, official or special passport.

  4. e-Visa (online visa)

    eVisa

    Visitors who need a visa normally have the option of arranging an e-Visa before travelling. Some travellers must obtain advance approval.

  5. Visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers who need a visa and are not required to obtain one in advance may get a visa on arrival.

    Stay
    Decided at the entry point.
    Fee
    Payment must use USD 50 or USD 100 banknotes. The exact fee is not stated.
    1. Obtain the visa when you arrive at the entry point.
    2. Pay using USD 50 or USD 100 banknotes.

  6. Visa in advance with immigration approval

    Visa needed

    Citizens of the listed countries and territories, stateless people and people with refugee status must obtain a visa in advance.

    1. Apply for a visa before travelling through a Tanzanian diplomatic mission.
    2. Obtain the required immigration approval and visa before your trip.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries and territories can enter without a visa for up to 90 days. Certain other passport holders also qualify for an exemption.

What to bring

  • A passport that qualifies for the chosen entry option.
  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination if your route requires it.
  • Travel insurance from Zanzibar Insurance Corporation if visiting Zanzibar.

Good to know

  • Travellers who need advance approval must obtain their visa before travelling.
  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required when travelling from Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Venezuela or Zambia. For transit through these places, a certificate is required if transit lasts more than 12 hours or you leave the immediate airport area.
  • All visitors to Zanzibar must have travel insurance from Zanzibar Insurance Corporation. This requirement began on 1 October 2024.
  • A separate visa class specifically called a tourist visa is not described.
  • Visa validity, entry limits and processing times are not stated.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Tanzania?

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa. Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries and territories can enter without a visa for up to 90 days. Certain other passport holders also qualify for an exemption.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Tanzania?

There are 6 options: Visa-free entry with an ordinary passport (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with specified territory passports (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a diplomatic or official passport (no visa at all); e-Visa (online visa) (an online visa); Visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Visa in advance with immigration approval (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Tanzania without a tourist visa?

Holders of ordinary passports from the listed countries and territories can enter without a visa. The exemption covers the specified British passports for the listed territories, New Zealand passports issued to residents of Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau, and Australian passports issued to residents of the listed Australian territories. Citizens of Brazil, China, India, South Korea and Turkey qualify if they hold a diplomatic, service, official or special passport.

Can I apply online for Tanzania?

Yes: e-Visa (online visa). Visitors who need a visa normally have the option of arranging an e-Visa before travelling. Some travellers must obtain advance approval.

How long can I stay on a Tanzania tourist visa?

Up to 90 days for the listed ordinary passport visa exemptions. For a visa on arrival, the stay is decided at the entry point.

What documents do I need for a Tanzania tourist visa?

A passport that qualifies for the chosen entry option.; Proof of yellow fever vaccination if your route requires it.; Travel insurance from Zanzibar Insurance Corporation if visiting Zanzibar..

What rules do I have to follow on a Tanzania tourist visa?

Travellers who need advance approval must obtain their visa before travelling. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required when travelling from Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Venezuela or Zambia. For transit through these places, a certificate is required if transit lasts more than 12 hours or you leave the immediate airport area. All visitors to Zanzibar must have travel insurance from Zanzibar Insurance Corporation. This requirement began on 1 October 2024.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist 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 tourist 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 tourist visa rules?

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

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