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Tanzania visa on arrival

Eligible travellers can get a visa when they arrive. The entry point decides how long they may stay.

Ways to get a Tanzania visa on arrival

  1. 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.

Who needs it

Travellers who need a visa may use this option unless they must obtain a visa in advance.

Who doesn't

Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need a visa on arrival.

How to apply

  1. Obtain the visa when you arrive at the entry point.
  2. Pay using USD 50 or USD 100 banknotes.

Good to know

  • Travellers who must obtain a visa in advance cannot use this option.
  • A fixed length of stay is not stated.
  • Processing times and entry limits are not stated.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Tanzania?

Travellers who need a visa may use this option unless they must obtain a visa in advance. Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need a visa on arrival.

How long can I stay on a Tanzania visa on arrival?

Decided at the entry point.

How much does a Tanzania visa on arrival cost?

Payment must use USD 50 or USD 100 banknotes. The exact fee is not stated.

How do I apply for a Tanzania visa on arrival?

1. 1. Obtain the visa when you arrive at the entry point. 2. 2. Pay using USD 50 or USD 100 banknotes.

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

Travellers who must obtain a visa in advance cannot use this option.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival 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 visa on arrival 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 visa on arrival 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 visa on arrival 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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