Tanzania E-Visa Information
Complete guide to Tanzania visa requirements, fees, and application process
$50
Tourist Visa
Single entry, 90 days
10 Days
Processing Time
Apply early for safety
90 Days
Maximum Stay
Standard tourist visa
Important for USA Nationals
Due to bilateral agreements, US citizens must apply for a Multiple Entry Visa ($100)even for tourism purposes. The standard $50 single-entry visa is not available to US passport holders.
Visa Types & Fees
Ordinary Visa (Single Entry)
Validity: Up to 90 days
Tourism, leisure, meetings
Multiple Entry Visa
Validity: Up to 12 months
Directors, spouses of Tanzanians, USA nationals for tourism
Business Visa
Validity: Up to 90 days
Short-term assignments, audits, business contacts
Transit Visa
Validity: Up to 7 days
Transiting through Tanzania
Student Visa
Validity: Varies
Academic studies
Gratis Visa
Validity: Varies
Diplomatic/official passport holders
How to Apply
- 1Visit the Immigration Services Website: www.immigration.go.tz
- 2Click the e-services button and select e-Visa Application Form
- 3Upload and attach scanned documents according to the visa type
- 4Receive a User Identification Number via email for tracking
- 5Pay the respective visa fee online (Visa, Mastercard, or Swift transfer)
- 6Submit the application after successful payment
- 7Receive a confirmation message and wait for approval (usually within 10 days)
Browser Recommendation:
Use Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome for the best experience on the application portal.
Required Documents
Tourist Visa (Ordinary)
- Valid passport (biographic page scan)
- Return/onward ticket
- Filled declaration form
- Proof of accommodation
Business Visa
- Passport copy
- Return ticket
- Work contract/proof of assignment
- Company invitation letter
Exemptions & Special Cases
Visa-Free Countries
No visa required for these nationalities:
Referral Countries
Must apply 1-2 months in advance. No visa on arrival:
Important Notes
Non-Refundable
All visa fees are non-refundable, even if rejected or journey cancelled.
Entry Not Guaranteed
A visa grant notice is not final authority to enter; immigration officers decide.
Payment Methods
Visa, Mastercard, or Swift transfer accepted for online payment.
Zanzibar Included
Tanzania visa covers both Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar.
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