How to Get a Tanzania Visa

Planning a trip to Tanzania? Here’s everything you need to know about obtaining a visa for your visit. Follow these steps and get ready for your adventure!

Visa Application

Step-by-Step Visa Process

  1. Check if you need a visa: Most travelers do. See the official list.
  2. Choose your visa type: Tourist, Business, Transit, or Multiple Entry.
  3. Apply online: eVisa Portal or at the embassy/on arrival.
  4. Prepare documents: Passport, photo, travel proof, application form, fee.
  5. Wait for approval: Usually 10 business days (apply early!).
  6. Travel with your eVisa approval letter!

Tourist Visa

For holidays, leisure, or visiting friends/family.

Business Visa

For short-term business activities and meetings.

Transit Visa

For travelers passing through Tanzania to another destination.

Multiple Entry Visa

For frequent visitors who need to enter Tanzania multiple times.

Visa Fees

Single-entry: $50 | Multiple-entry: $100
Fees may change by nationality/type. Check the official site for updates.

Pro Tips

  • Print your eVisa approval letter
  • Passport must be valid 6+ months
  • Ensure blank pages for stamps
  • Rules/fees can change—check before travel

Ready for Tanzania?

With your visa sorted, you’re one step closer to the adventure of a lifetime. Tanzania’s parks, beaches, and culture await—pack your bags and get ready to explore!

  • Serengeti
  • Zanzibar
  • Kilimanjaro
Tanzania Adventure
Apply for Your Tanzania Visa