Tanzania Visa Policy

All nationals who normally require a visa to enter Tanzania are eligible to apply for an E-visa. You can apply for Tanzania e-visa through this website.
Furthermore, you can also apply for a visa in Tanzania embassies/consulates.

Required Documents for Tanzania E-visa

1. Passport

• Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Tanzania.
• Signed by bearer
• Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
• At least one or two free “visa pages”
• Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

2. Photo

• Format – JPG, PNG
• Minimum 10 KB
• Maximum 1 MB
• The height and width of the Photo must be equal.
• The photo should present full face, front view, eyes open and without spectacles
• Center head within frame and present full head from the top of hair to bottom of the chin
• The background should be plain light-colored or white background.
• No shadows on the face or on the background.
• Without borders.

3. Dully Filled in Declaration Form

4. Photocopies

• Copy of the main page of your passport
• 1 copy of residence permit/visa (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
• Copies of previous Tanzanian visas (if any)

5. Travel Itinerary 

• Flight reservation (return ticket)
• Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

6. Supporting Documents that Show Your Reason for a Trip

• For ordinary visa (Single entry visa)
  • This visa is granted to foreign nationals for the purposes of Visit, Tourism, Leisure, Holiday, attending Conference, Humanitarian and Charity activities, Family Visit, Health Treatment, or any other purpose as may be determined by the issuing authority. Its validity does not exceed 90 days for a single entry.
  • Confirmation of the accommodation (hotel confirmation, apartment rental contract, etc.)
• For business/congress/sports travel:
  • This visa may be issued to expatriates wishing to come for Short-term assignments, which in any case do not exceed 90 days. It may be issued to such foreign expatriates in order to allow them to enter the United Republic of Tanzania for the following purposes;
    • Conduct special assignments such as fixing/repairing machines, short-term training, etc.
    • Conduct professional roles, such as auditing accounts, etc.
    • To conduct lawful business in accordance with the laws of the country.
  • Business visas will be issued at the Immigration Headquarters, Dar Es Salaam, Immigration Headquarters, Zanzibar Entry Points, and Tanzanian Consular Offices abroad.
  • NB: This Visa is neither renewable nor extendable unless special permission is granted by the General Commissioner of Immigration.
    • Original invitation letter by the company/organization
    • A work contract or any proof of the work/assignment to be performed within a period not exceeding three months
    • Confirmation of the accommodation (hotel confirmation, apartment rental contract, etc.)
•  For studying:
  • Students wishing to visit the United Republic of Tanzania on a variety of academic issues for a period not exceeding 3 months may issue a Student visa for a fee of 50 USD. While those who come for the same purpose for a period of more than 3 months will pay 250 USD. On the other hand, students wishing to pursue Research Activities will be paid 550 USD and will be issued a Student Visa for a maximum period of 2 years.
    • Original invitation letter by the educational establishment in Tanzania
    • Acceptance letter to education establishment in Tanzania
    • Confirmation of the accommodation (apartment rental contract, dormitory contract, etc.)
    • Covering letter from the host institution/college where the foreign student will be hosted, the letter must detail the course/field and duration of the program to be attended
• For transit:
  • This visa may be issued to foreigners for the purpose of transit to another destination outside the United Republic of Tanzania for a period not exceeding 7 days.
    • An entry visa (if any) and an onward ticket to the intended country of destination
• For multiple entry:
  • This visa may be issued to foreign visitors coming to the United Republic of Tanzania for Official Visits, Government Missions, Family Reunions, or any other circumstances as may be determined by the Office of the Commissioner-General for Immigration, which calls for frequent visits to the United Republic of Tanzania.
  • This visa may be issued to directors of companies registered in Tanzania who do not reside in the country, Spouse or Family Member (family reunion), Representatives of the Bilateral Agreement, Private or Government Consultants, etc.
  • The maximum period of validity of this Visa will be 12 months. However, the holder of the Multiple Visa may not stay in the country for 12 consecutive months. They are required to leave the country at most every 3 months.
  • If you want to apply for Multiple entry visa additional documents required:
    • Valid passport or national ID of the person to be visited in Tanzania (host) OR
    • A covering letter of the host Institution detailing the reasons and frequency of Visits OR
    • Attached Certificate of the marriage of a spouse and a passport/national ID, if the applicant comes to visit a spouse OR
    • Any proof that justifies that a visitor is required to visit the United Republic of Tanzania frequently
    • Return ticket of the flight (not mandatory)
• For referral cases:
  • There are two ways to apply for a Referral Visa. The first one, which is recommended, is that applicants first seek permission from their host in Tanzania. In this case, the host will submit a request letter detailing the reasons and duration of the stay of the visitor, to the Commissioner-General for Immigration or to the Commissioner of Zanzibar, if the applicant wishes to visit Zanzibar. In this way, the applicant will attach his photo, Passport/Travel Document (bio-data page), and a letter of permission granted while applying Online.
  • The second option is for the applicant to apply directly online by attaching the following attachments to the application:
    • Applicant Passport size photo;
    • Applicant Valid copy of Passport (biographic data page);
    • Covering letter from a legally registered Institution/ Company if the visit is official or covering letter from an individual who knows the applicant if the trip is personal, the letter must detail the purpose of visit and duration of stay of the prospective visitor
    • Copy of the host institution/Company registration documents, like Certificate of Incorporation, TIN, Business License, etc;
    • Copy of passport and Residence Permit if the host individual is a foreign national, or copy of passport or national ID if the host is a Tanzanian citizen;
    • Filled-in Security Bond (T.I.F 12)

7. When You Arrive in Tanzania, You Must Present also:

• Printed Tanzania e-Visa
• Travel Itinerary including:
  • Flight reservation
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

Processing Time for Tanzania E-visa

The average processing time for Tanzania e-Visa is 5-10 working days. However, the period may vary due to a number of factors.

Applicants of Referral Visa are advised to apply at least 2-3 months prior to their date of travel. If applicants seek permission clearance through their host in Tanzania, the application will be processed within 5 working days. An online application will be processed within 2 months.

Tanzania E-visa Application Fee

Tanzania E-Visa fee is 50-550 USD depending on the category of E-Visa. The fee may vary depending on your country and nationality.

 Where to Apply for Tanzania E-visa Application?

You will apply to Tanzania e-Visa online. You can apply for an e-Visa through this website.

• Applying for a visa in Tanzania embassies/consulates
• Getting Tanzania visa on arrival

Tanzania Ports of Entry

• By Air
  • Julius Nyere International Airport
  • Kilmanjaro International Airport
  • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
• By Land
  • Namanga Border Crossing
  • Tunduma Border Crossing

The following countries may obtain a visa to Tanzania upon arrival:

*Above nationals can also apply for a visa in Tanzania embassies/consulates

You can check your eligibility through this website (official governmental website).