Tanzania Visa Requirements 2026

Tanzania operates an official online e-Visa system that allows travellers to apply for their visa before departure. This is the recommended method of obtaining a visa.

How to Apply for an e-Visa:

1. Visit the official portal and create an account
2. Select your visa type (ordinary, transit, business, or multiple entry)
3. Upload required documents: passport bio page, passport-size photo, return ticket, accommodation booking
4. Pay the visa fee online via credit/debit card
5. Wait for processing (typically 5-10 business days)
6. Print your e-Visa approval letter and present at immigration on arrival

Note: Some nationalities may be subject to higher fees. US citizens pay $100 for a single-entry visa. Fees are subject to change.

Tanzania offers visa on arrival at its major ports of entry. However, applying online through the e-Visa portal in advance is strongly recommended to avoid queues and potential delays.

Available at:

• Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) - Dar es Salaam
• Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) - near Arusha
• Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) - Zanzibar
• Major land border crossings (Namanga, Holili, Sirari, Tunduma, etc.)
• Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar seaports

Requirements for Visa on Arrival:

• Valid passport (at least 6 months validity remaining)
• Return or onward ticket
• Proof of accommodation
• Sufficient funds for your stay
• Visa fee in USD cash (exact amount preferred)
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from an endemic country)

East African Community (EAC) Citizens

Citizens of EAC member states do not need a visa to enter Tanzania:

SADC and Other Visa-Free Countries

Several countries in southern Africa and beyond enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access:

Note: Visa-free periods and conditions vary. Check with your nearest Tanzania embassy for the latest entry requirements for your nationality.

Zanzibar is part of the United Republic of Tanzania, so no separate visa is needed. Your Tanzania visa covers both the mainland and Zanzibar.

• If flying directly to Zanzibar from outside Tanzania, you clear immigration at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
• Visa on arrival is available at Zanzibar airport
• If travelling from mainland Tanzania to Zanzibar, you typically clear a brief immigration check
• Zanzibar has its own immigration department, but visa policy aligns with mainland Tanzania

Citizens of certain countries classified as "referral countries" must have their visa applications forwarded to the Immigration Department in Dar es Salaam for approval. This process takes longer (2-4 weeks) and these nationals cannot obtain a visa on arrival.

If you are from a referral country, apply well in advance through your nearest Tanzania embassy or the e-Visa portal. Contact your nearest embassy to confirm whether your nationality falls under the referral category.

• Valid passport (6+ months)
• Passport-size photos
• Return/onward ticket
• Accommodation proof
• Sufficient funds
• Visa fee payment
• Yellow fever cert (if applicable)