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Do you need a visa for Tanzania?

Except for citizens from one of the exempt countries, like the Bahamas, South Africa or Singapore, most visitors need a visa for Tanzania.

Depending on your needs, you can choose between different types of visa. Luckily, you have the option of requesting them all online in a simple process.

If you are traveling as a tourist, you have single-entry or a multiple-entry options. Both can be applied for with a simple form in your own language.

What is the eVisa for Tanzania?

It is the online visa to Tanzania available to citizens of specific nationalities. It allows you to visit the country for leisure, visit, tourism purposes, or for attending a conference.

With the single-entry visa, you will have a maximum stay allowed of 90 days. With the multiple-entry eVisa, you will also be allowed to stay for only 90 days each time you enter the country during its 1-year validity period.

Who can apply for the eVisa to Tanzania?

Single-entry eVisa
Multiple-entry eVisa

How long can you stay in Tanzania with an eVisa?

With a single-entry visa, you can enter the country only one time and the visit cannot last longer than 90 days.
With the multiple-entry option, you can also stay a maximum of 90 days each time you enter for a period of one year.

What are the requirements to apply for the eVisa to Tanzania?

General requirements shared across all visa types

  • Valid passport
  • Passport size photo
  • Return flight ticket

Single-entry eVisa: specific requirements related to the purpose of the trip

For visiting friends:
  • ID of the host
  • Invitation letter
For meetings and workshops:
  • Invitation letter
  • Business registration certificate
For humanitarian and charity activities:
  • Invitation letter
  • NGO’s registration certificate
For medical treatment:
  • ID of the host
  • Medical report
For family visits:
  • ID of the host
  • Marriage certificate (if married)
  • Birth certificate (if unmarried)

Multiple-entry eVisa: specific requirements related to the purpose of the trip

For directors of companies registered in Tanzania:
  • Invitation letter
  • Business registration certificate
  • Proof of being a director, an agent, a representative or a shareholder
For regular family visits:
  • Invitation letter
  • ID of the host
  • Proof of being a director, an agent, a representative or a shareholder
  • Marriage certificate (if married)
  • Birth certificate (if unmarried)
For consultancy with registered companies:
  • ID of the host
  • Invitation letter
  • Business registration certificate

How to apply?

Choose your destination

Complete the application online

Prepare your passport and fill in our simple online form in 5 minutes

Complete application

Receive your eVisa

We will send you your approved eVisa within a few days, without you having to go anywhere!

Get your document & travel

Start your journey

On arrival, show your passport and your approved eVisa

Where to submit your visa application?

You can submit your visa application fully online here for the single-entry option.

If you prefer the multiple-entry option, you can apply here.

Common reasons for a rejected application

  • Criminal history
  • Incomplete documentation
  • Overstayed in the country
  • Using a previously lost passport
  • Overstayed previous visas

Why choose Visagov

Higher chance of approval

Over 80% of rejections are due to avoidable mistakes. We use AI, OCR and biometrics to reduce errors and ensure your application is approved.

Money-back guarantee

It is unlikely, but it could happen that your application is rejected. In that case, we will refund all the government fees.

Experts by your side

Do you have a question? Write or call us! We are here to help you in every step of the way.

Faster & easier

Official forms tend to be complicated. With us, the entire process is carried out online in a single, simplified form in the language of your choice.

How much do these visas cost?

  • Single-entry eVisa: 85 USD
  • Multiple-entry eVisa: 136 USD

The processing fees, already included in these titles, have a cost of 34 USD. They include the 24/7 customer service and a full review by our experts ensuring the success of your application.

Processing time

The normal processing time for the Tanzania eVisa is 14 days.

How far in advance do I need to apply?

We recommend applying at least 28 days in advance in case there is additional information needed or delays.

Factors affecting eVisa processing times

The most common factors than can affect the processing times of your application are:
  • Incomplete information
  • Typos or incorrect details
  • Peak travel seasons
  • Mismatch between passport and application details
With Visagov, you can be sure to minimize the risk of errors and have your application processed as soon as possible.

Check the status of your eVisa application

You can always check the status of your application here simply by entering your order ID.

Types of visas for Tanzania

  • Single-entry visa: granted for the purposes of visit, tourism, leisure, holiday, attending a conference, humanitarian and charity activities, family visit, health treatment or other purposes to be determined by the issuing authority.
  • Multiple-entry visa: this allows multiple entries that cannot last more than 90 days, for a period of a year. Citizens of the US can only apply for this visa and not the single-entry option.
  • Business visa: issued for a period not longer than 90 days to foreign nationals that want to conduct short professional roles or training, or any short-term lawful business related task.
  • Transit visa: made for foreign nationals that wish to go through the country on their way to their final destination.
  • Gratis visa: issued to a holder of diplomatic, services or official passports who is on official duty.
  • Student visa: granted to foreign nationals who enter the country to study or to do research.

What documents do I need to enter Tanzania?

  • Passport with 6 months validity from the start of the trip and a blank page.
  • Approved eVisa.
  • Proof of having received a yellow fever vaccine if you come from a country where the disease is present.

FAQs

Can you work on a single or multiple entry eVisa?
No. It is not legal to work with these visas. You would need to apply for a work permit.
What to do if your visa expires?
If your visa expires, you will need to apply for a new one. If you are still in Tanzania, you have to go to the Immigration Office as soon as possible to request an extension, and you will face fines for each day you overstay.
Can you extend your stay with the eVisa?
Yes. With the eVisa you can extend your stay if you go to the Immigration Office. Make sure to do it before your visa expires to avoid penalties.
Can the eVisa to Tanzania be changed once it has been processed?
No. You cannot change the visa or its details once it has been processed.
Do I need a transit visa to stop in Tanzania?
Yes. If you are going through Tanzania on your way to your final destination, you will need a Transit visa unless you are from one of the exempt visa countries.

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