Tanzania Visa and Passport Requirements
Passports
a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry to Tanzania is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
While still part of Tanzania,
Zanzibar and other islands are administered autonomously; they have their own
immigration procedures and you will be asked to show your passport on entry and
exit.
Visas
Visas to Tanzania are required by all nationals referred to the above, except.
1. Nationals of Cyprus, Malta and Romania, do not require a Visa.
Visas
Visas to Tanzania are required by all nationals referred to the above, except.
1. Nationals of Cyprus, Malta and Romania, do not require a Visa.
You can obtain single-entry
and transit visas on arrival at the port of entry into Tanzania. However, you are recommended to apply for a
tourism visa in advance at a Tanzania embassy near you. Also, please note that
multiple-entry business visas cannot be issued at the port of entry.
As of August 2018, citizens
from 66 countries can enter Tanzania without a visa. These counties are Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Ashmore &
Certie Island, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Belize, Botswana, British Indian Ocean
Territory, British Virgin Island, Brunei, Cayman Island, Channel Island, Christmas
Island, Cocoas Island, Cook Island, Cyprus, Dominica, Falkland Island, Gambia, Ghana,
Gibraltar, Grenada, Guernsey Guyana, Heard Island, Hong Kong, Isle of
Man, Jamaica, Jersey, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozamique, Namibia, Naue
Island, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Ross Dependency, Rwanda, SaintKitts
and Nevis, Saint Helena, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore,
South African Republic, Solomon Island, Swaziland, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks
and Caicos, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
If you are from a country not
listed above, it means you are required to have a tourist visa to visit
Tanzania and it is best to obtain one prior to your arrival. You can, however, enjoy visa-free transit in Tanzania for up to 14 days,
For Americans.
You can obtain a tourist visa to Tanzania upon arrival, however, the government encourages you to apply for one in advance by post.
You can obtain a tourist visa to Tanzania upon arrival, however, the government encourages you to apply for one in advance by post.
For British.
you can obtain a tourist visit to Tanzania upon arrival, however, the Uk government encourage you to apply for one before your travel. You can apply in person or by representative at Tanzania high commission in London. You can also submit your application by post.
you can obtain a tourist visit to Tanzania upon arrival, however, the Uk government encourage you to apply for one before your travel. You can apply in person or by representative at Tanzania high commission in London. You can also submit your application by post.
Visa Note.
Nationals not referred to in
the chart are advised to contact the embassy or high commission to check visa
requirements for Tanzania.
Types and Cost.
Single-entry tourist visa on
arrival: US$50(the exception is US citizens who must pay US$100). For the British,
the fee is E40 if applied in advance. Please see the different visa types and
costs below.
If applying for a Tanzania
visa in America
Please note that Americans can
only obtain a tourist visa to Tanzania at US$100 Single-entry (other nationals)
US$50 multiple-entry US$100 Business visa US$250 Transit visa –please see the
information in the Transit section below. Please note that the Tanzania Embassy
in the United States only accepts visa fees in credit cards except American
Express, money order or a company check only.
If applying for a Tanzania
visa in the UK.
Single-entry E40 (E60 for
same-day service) Double-entry E70 (E90 for same-day service) 6-month
Multiple-entry E80(E100 for same-day service) 1-year Multiple-entry E100 (E120
for same-day service) Business Single-entry E180 (E200 for same-day service)
Transit visa-please see the information in the Transit section below. Please
note that the Tanzania High Commission in the UK only accepts visa fees on
credit or debit cards except American Express, bank transfer or banker`s draft
only.
Validity.
Single-entry (business and
tourist) visa is valid for three months from the date of issue. Multiple-entry
visa is valid for either six or 12 months from the date of issue.
Transit.
Transit visas costing US$30
are available for those travelling through Tanzania to other destinations
within a 14-day period. An onward ticket or tour itinerary/confirmation and
sufficient funds for transit are required.
Please note that you can only
obtain a transit visa to Tanzania at the point of entry.
Application to.
You can obtain visas from the
embassy or high commission before you travel. You can also obtain them at any
point of entry (airports and land borders) on arrival. This is a much easier
option but you will need to pay for them in cash in US Dollars. Ensure that you
have sufficient blank pages in your passport (the minimum for entry into
Tanzania is two).
Temporary residence.
Residence permits are granted
to foreign nationals if they are employed by a Tanzania company, or working
long-term as missionaries or volunteers. You must only for these through the Immigration
Services Department (www.immigration.go.tz)