What you'll need before you apply.
We're delighted you've chosen Tanzania for your next holiday. The next step is acquiring your tourist visa — and here's exactly what you'll need.
- ·Valid passport with a minimum of 6 months validity.
- ·Yellow fever certificate — to be presented at immigration on arrival.
- ·US dollars in cash for visa on arrival, if applicable.
- ·Your flight and trip itinerary.
How to apply for a Tanzania e-Visa.
- ·Step 1: Prepare your invitation letter, travel itinerary, entry point and passport details.
- ·Step 2: Go to eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/
- ·Step 3: Choose your preferred language.
- ·Step 4: Click 'Services', then 'Visa'.
- ·Step 5: Click 'Entry Visa', then 'Apply Online Now'.
- ·Step 6: Fill in the form and submit.
- ·Step 7: Check submission was successful.
- ·Step 8: Receive your visa acceptance email within 3–7 days.
Six categories issued by Tanzania.
Single-entry, 90-day validity. Issued for tourism, conferences, humanitarian visits, leisure, charity, family visits or health treatment.
For travellers visiting Tanzania more than once. Generally granted to government consultants, international NGO representatives, spouses of Tanzanians or those in bilateral meetings.
For travellers transiting through to another destination. Valid for 7 days only.
Issued for 90 days for government-approved assignments, account auditing, business contacts, feasibility studies and other legal purposes.
For research, EAC students, exchange students and interns.
Issued for single or multiple entries to diplomatic holders, recognised international organisation staff on official duty, and their dependants.
e-Visa fees and turnaround.
- ·Standard processing — within 9 business days. US$100.
- ·Rush processing — within 7 business days. US$100.
- ·Super-rush processing — within 5 business days. US$100.
Possible — but plan ahead.
You may purchase a visa on arrival at airports or land borders, but queues can be long depending on arrival time. Applying online before you travel is almost always the easier path.
"Tanzanian immigration does not recognise or accept any agent or website claiming to be an official visa centre — apply only via the official portal."