How to get a Visa for Tanzania
Complete online application
Prepare your passport and fill out our simple online application form in less than 5 minutes.
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Start your journey
Get ready to go! Print the document we send you and show it with your passport upon arrival.
Visa Requirements for Tanzania
-Valid passport
-Flight proof
-Bank card to pay the visa fee
-Email to receive the documents
If you are missing any of these documents, we will save your application so that you can complete it later.
If you process your application with Visagov, you will see that the process is quick and easy. The form is simplified and in your language for your convenience, and to minimize the risk of error, which consequently avoids the likelihood of rejection.
The entire application process is carried out online, without the need to travel and without wasting time waiting.
Once you receive the approved Tanzania visa, you must print it before your trip, and present it together with your passport upon arrival in the country.
Do you need more information? See our complete guide: How to get a visa for Tanzania
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FAQ
What is the Tanzania e-visa?
The eVisa is the electronic visa that countries make available to travelers to facilitate the processing of visas.
What do I need to present when I arrive in Tanzania?
When you arrive in Tanzania you will need to present your entry visa (approved prior to your trip), along with your original passport.
What documentation is required to apply for a Tanzania visa?
Depending on the visa you need to apply for, you will need to present different documentation. For ordinary e-visas, only your valid passport and proof of flight for your trip are required.
Do I need a visa to travel to Tanzania?
Yes, all foreign nationals need a visa or travel authorization to access Tanzania.
For how long is a Tanzania visa valid?
There are different types of visas, with different validity periods. The ordinary e-visa (the most common for tourist travel) is valid for 90 days from approval.
How long can I stay in Tanzania with an e-visa?
The maximum period of time you can stay in the country with an e-visa is 90 days.
Where do I apply for a visa for Tanzania?
E-visas for Tanzania are applied for online. All other visas must be processed from the Tanzanian embassy nearest to our place of residence.
How much does the Tanzania visa cost?
There are different fees for Tanzania visas. Depending on the visa you apply for, you will be charged different government fees.
The ordinary electronic visa has a fee of 50 euros.
Can I apply for a transit visa if I am only going to be in Tanzania for a few days?
No. The transit visa must be applied for if you are traveling to Tanzania only as a stopover to your final destination.
Which are the entry airports to Tanzania with a visa?
There are 3 international airports through which we can enter Tanzania with an electronic visa:
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA)
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA)
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA)
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eVisa Tanzania: More information
Any person with foreign nationality who wishes to travel to Tanzania must apply for a tourist visa in any of its versions.
Depending on the reason for which we travel to the country, we will have to process a visa or another.
All visitors from an elegible country that wish to apply for a Tanzania e-Visa will be able to do it online, without the need to travel before.
The ordinary electronic Tanzania visa has a validity of stay in the country of 90 days maximum. The multiple entry e-visa has the same validity as the previous one, but offers the possibility of entering and leaving the country while it is in force. With the transit e-visa, you can stay a maximum of 7 days in the country before traveling to your final destination.
To apply for any type of Visa Tanzania, we must provide all the information requested by the government. Lying or omitting relevant information will result in the denial of the visa, and as a consequence, not being able to travel to the country.
The government reserves the right of admission even if you have an approved visa. If the authorities consider that the person traveling to Tanzania represents a threat to the security or interests of the country, they may refuse entry.