Tanzania Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EU | Yes | Yes | Yes/1 |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Passports
To enter Tanzania, visitors must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and have at least one blank page for entry stamps.
While part of Tanzania, Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region with its own immigration procedures. Travellers may be required to show their passports when entering or leaving Zanzibar. In addition, all foreign visitors to Zanzibar (excluding residents) must obtain mandatory Inbound Travel Insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation for the duration of their stay (up to 92 days).
Passport Note
Passport and visa regulations are subject to change, and airlines may have different requirements. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should check with the relevant embassy before departure, particularly when transiting through a third country. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these requirements.
Visas
Visas for Tanzania are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except:
1. Nationals of Cyprus, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Malta, and Romania do not require a visa.
Citizens from the following countries can enter Tanzania without a visa:
Africa: Botswana, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Eswatini (Swaziland), Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Asia: Brunei, Hong Kong (China), Macao (China), Malaysia, Singapore.
Europe: Cyprus, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Malta, Romania.
Oceania: Ashmore & Cartier Islands, Cocos Islands, Cook Islands, Christmas Islands, Falkland Islands, Heard Island, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue Island, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Ross Dependency, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Caribbean: Antigua & Barbuda, Anguilla, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica (Commonwealth of Dominica), Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos.
Please note that visa exemption policies are subject to change. It's advisable to consult the official Tanzania Immigration Department's website or contact the nearest Tanzanian embassy or consulate before your travel to obtain the most current information.
Types and Cost
Single-entry tourist e-visa: US$50.
Multiple-entry tourist e-visa: US$100.
Transit e-visa: US$30.
Validity
Single-entry: 90 days from the date of issue.
Multiple-entry: 12 months from the date of issue.
Transit
Transit visas are available for those travelling through Tanzania to other destinations within a 14-day period. An onward flight ticket and/or proof of a visa for the destination may be required.
Application to
Apply online via visa.immigration.go.tz.
Americans must obtain a multiple-entry visa even if the purpose is a short holiday.
Temporary residence
Residence permits are granted to foreign nationals who are employed by a Tanzanian company or working long-term as missionaries or volunteers. You must apply for these through the Immigration Services Department (immigration.go.tz).
Working days
About ten working days.
Sufficient Funds
Visitors must show that they can support themselves.
Extension of stay
You can extend your visas for three months at a time up to a maximum of six months at the immigration office in Dar es Salaam.
Business visas are not extendable without special permission from the Commissioner-General of Immigration.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.