Tanzania Visa on Arrival - Discontinued
Tanzania discontinued visa on arrival as of January 30, 2025. All visitors must now obtain an e-Visa online before travelling to Tanzania.
Important: You can no longer get a visa at Tanzania airports or border crossings. Travellers without a valid e-Visa will be denied entry. Apply online before your trip.
What Changed
Before January 2025, many nationalities could obtain a visa upon arrival at Tanzania's international airports (Julius Nyerere, Kilimanjaro, Abeid Amani Karume) and major land border crossings. This option has been completely eliminated.
The Tanzanian government moved to an all-electronic system to:
- Reduce waiting times at airports and borders
- Improve security screening
- Modernize the immigration system
- Provide advance processing of visitor information
What You Need to Do Now
- Apply for an e-Visa at visa.immigration.go.tz at least 2 weeks before travel
- Pay the fee online (USD 50 single entry, $100 multiple entry)
- Wait for approval (up to 10 business days)
- Print your grant notice and carry it when travelling
FAQ
No. Since January 2025, no Tanzania airport or border crossing issues visas on arrival. You must have an e-Visa before arriving.
You will be denied entry and may be required to return on the next available flight at your own expense. Always apply for your e-Visa before travelling.