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🟢 Tanzania e-visa portal is online and accepting applications
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Available Visas
Tanzania eVisa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for Tanzania eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Tanzania. To enter Tanzania you need: a valid passport, eVisa required, Return Ticket, Valid passport at least 6 months, Unused visa page, Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, Inbound Travel Insurance (Mainland: NIC / Zanzibar: ZIC).
Tanzania eVisa Fees & Cost
Tanzania visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Tanzania and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
Tourist e-Visa (Ordinary)
$50.00
90 days
$79.00
Tourist e-Visa (Multiple Entry)
$100.00
90 days
$79.00
Tanzania eVisa Processing Time
Tanzania asks travellers to apply at least 12 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 12–14 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Tanzania government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Tanzania eVisa — Step by Step
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Apply online in 5–10 min
Guided form with real-time photo and passport validation.
2
Specialist reviews first
We catch the errors that cause most rejections — including photo specs, passport validity, and name mismatches.
3
We submit and track daily
Submitted to Tanzania Immigration. Email updates throughout.
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Visa by email
Approved e-visa PDF in your inbox. Print, present, done.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Tanzania eVisa Requirements
Select a category below. All Tanzania visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Tanzania requires 9 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Passport-style photo
Required▼
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Valid passport (biographic data page copy)
Required▼
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Passport size photograph
Required▼
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Flight itinerary or ticket
Required▼
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Proof of accommodation (hotel confirmation)
Required▼
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Visa application form
Required▼
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Visa fee payment
Required▼
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Return ticket
Required▼
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Notarized parental consent letter (minors under 18)
Optional▼
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Minimum 1 blank passport pages
Required▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Tanzania immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Tanzania▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Tanzania e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Tanzania's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Tanzania, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Tanzania requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Tanzania eVisa Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Tanzania eVisa: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Tanzania's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Tanzania
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Tanzania eVisa Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
Only if your nationality is not on Tanzania's visa-exempt list (EAC, SADC-except-Comoros, and most Commonwealth countries). Everyone else needs either an e-Visa, a visa on arrival, or (for 23 named nationalities) a referral visa.
How long can I stay in Tanzania as a tourist?
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The Ordinary Visa and visa-free entry both permit stays of up to 90 days.
How much does the Tanzania tourist e-Visa cost?
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The Ordinary (single-entry) tourist visa costs 50 USD and is valid up to 90 days; US citizens must instead apply for the Multiple-Entry Visa, which costs 100 USD and is valid for 1 year.
Do US citizens need a different visa than other tourists?
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Yes, US passport holders coming for tourism must apply for the Multiple-Entry Visa (100 USD, valid 1 year) instead of the standard 50 USD Ordinary Visa.
Where do I apply for the Tanzania e-Visa?
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Applications must be made only through the official government portal at visa.immigration.go.tz; third-party sites are not the government's own system.
What passport validity is required to enter Tanzania?
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Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your date of entry.
Do I need a blank page in my passport for Tanzania?
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Yes, applicants must have at least one unused visa page in their passport before applying.
Do I need an onward or return ticket to enter Tanzania?
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Yes, visitors must show a return ticket or onward ticket to their next destination at the point of entry.
Is a visa on arrival available for Tanzania?
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Yes, most visa-required nationalities can get a visa on arrival at official entry points, though the government recommends applying online in advance; 23 named nationalities cannot use visa on arrival and need special pre-approval.
Is travel insurance mandatory for visiting Tanzania?
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Yes. Since 1 October 2026 most foreign visitors must hold Inbound Travel Insurance (about 44 USD) bought from the National Insurance Corporation for mainland arrivals or the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation for Zanzibar arrivals, in addition to any visa.
Social Proof
What Travelers Say About Our Tanzania eVisa Service
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Common themes from Tanzania visa customers:
✓ Fast processing✓ Easy application✓ Caught my photo error✓ Approved first try✓ On-time delivery
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Tanzania Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Tanzania Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
