Tanzania visa for Australian citizens: Full guide

Tanzania is a dream destination holiday for travelers from all over the world, and Australian citizens are no exception. In this Tanzania travel guide you will find out everything you need to know about obtaining a Tanzania visa for Australian citizens. Do Australians need a visa for Tanzania? What’s the application process like? The answers to these questions and more are here.

Do Australians need a visa for Tanzania?

Yes, it’s mandatory to get a Tanzania visa for Australian citizens. The Tanzania travel visa can be single or multiple entry, with a 90 day or 1 year validity respectively. 

Thankfully, since Australians are eligible to apply online, you can go through the entire process with the assistance of Visagov. If you apply from our website, you will find a simplified form that you will be able to fill out in a matter of minutes and in your own language.

Tanzania visa requirements for Australian citizens

The Tanzania visa requirements for Australian citizens shared across all visa types are a valid passport and a recent passport-sized photograph. 

On top of that, depending on which travel document you apply for, you will need to provide additional documentation. All the details are in our guide on how to get a visa for Tanzania.

What is the cost of the Tanzania visa for Australian citizens?

The cost of the Tanzania visa for Australian passport holders varies according to the type of travel document required. The fees are as follows:

• 48 EUR for a single entry visa
• 96 EUR for a multiple entry visa

How long does it take to get the visa for Tanzania from Australia?

It takes around 10 days for the application to be processed, so it’s advised to apply about 30 days before traveling. That way, you will have enough time to answer any additional information requests or work around any unexpected issues. 

More information needed before you travel to Tanzania from Australia

Where is the Tanzania Embassy in Australia?

Consulate of Tanzania in Perth

Address: Suite 182, Level 6, 580 Hay Street, PERTH, WA 6000

Telephone: +61 8 9221 0033

Email: enquiries@tanzaniaconsul.com 

Website: https://tanzaniaconsul.com/ 

Where is the Embassy of Australia in Tanzania?

There isn’t an embassy, but there’s an Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam.

Address: Level 3, Address Building Plot 1403/01, Bains Singh Avenue, Msasani Peninsula 

Telephone: +255 744 384 730

Email: AustralianConsulate.Daressalaam@gmail.com 

Also, the Australian High Commission in Kenya is accredited to Tanzania and all of East Africa.

Address: Limuru Rd, Rosslyn; midway between Village Market and Two Rivers

Telephone : +254 20 427 7100

Email: australian.hc.kenya@dfat.gov.au 

Email for visa inquiries: immigration.nairobi@dfat.gov.au 

Fax number for visa inquiries: +254 20 427 7189

What are the vaccine requirements for Tanzania for Australian citizens?

There are no Tanzania visa requirements for Australian citizens regarding vaccinations. However, if an Australian citizen has spent +12 hours in a country endemic of yellow fever, then they will need to present a vaccination certificate against this disease. 

Moreover, the following vaccines are recommended for all travelers:

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles
• Cholera
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Rabies
• Typhoid

Medicine against malaria is also recommended. Read this guide for more information to help you stay healthy: Is Tanzania safe?

What is the time difference between Tanzania and Australia?

Tanzania’s time zone is East Africa Time (UTC+3) and doesn’t observe Daylight Savings Time. This means that the difference with Australia’s time zones is:

• Lord Howe Standard Time (LHST): UTC+10:30. There’s a 7:30-hour difference.
• Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): UTC +10. There’s a 7-hour difference.
• Australian Central Standard Time (ACST): UTC +9:30. There’s a 6:30-hour difference.
• Australian Western Standard Time (AWST): UTC +8. There’s a 5-hour difference.

Some parts of Australia observe Daylight Savings Time:

• Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): UTC+11. There’s an 8-hour difference.
• Lord Howe Daylight Time (LHDT): UTC+11. There’s an 8-hour difference.
• Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT): UTC+10:30. There’s a 7:30-hour difference.

What is the currency of Tanzania and the exchange rate to Australian dollars?

The two currencies are the Tanzanian shilling and the Australian dollar, and the exchange rate between them is:

• 1 TZS = 0.00058 AUD
• 1 AUD = 1703,19 TZS