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, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the entry date and have at least one blank page.
While part of Tanzania, Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region with its own immigration procedures. You may be asked to show your passport on entry and exit. In addition, all visitors to Zanzibar (excluding residents) must have mandatory Inbound Travel Insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation for the duration of their stay (up to 92 days).
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 of 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 if they 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.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 884 1080, +1 202 939 6125/7
Website: http://www.tanzaniaembassy-us.org
Address: , 1232 22nd St NW, Washington, 20037,
Opening times:
Mon-Thu 0900-1700 and Fri 0900-1430 (consular office)
High Commission for the United Republic of Tanzania in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7569 1470 (general enquiries), +44 207 569 1489 (visa enquiries)
Website: https://tzhc.uk/
Address: Marylebone, Tanzania House, 3 Stratford Place, London , WC1 1AS,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700. For visa enquiries (+44 207 569 1489) 1500-1700.
British High Commission in Tanzania
Telephone: +255 (0) 22 229 0000
Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/tanzania
Address: , Umoja House, Hamburg Avenue, Dar es Salaam, ,
Opening times:
Mon-Thu (local time) 0730-1530 and Fri 0730-1300 (local time).
