Visa & Immigration
Introduction
In Tanzania, visas are required by most foreign nationals whether visiting for a holiday or to conduct business.
Tanzania does permit visa free travel for a period of up to three months to some foreign nationals, mainly those from African and Asian countries however in most cases, with the exceptions of Kenya and Uganda, these visitors will still to obtain entry permit clearance. A Global Visas immigration will be able to advice you of the exact visa requirements for citizens of your country of residence traveling to Tanzania.
Visit our online Tanzania visa assessment form now to get started on your visa application. Our assessment form is quick and easy to complete, just answer a few simple questions and one of our immigration consultants will respond to your enquiry.
Type of VISA for Tanzania
Tourist, Business, Research etc
For foreign nationals from countries who do not receive the three-month visa exemption it will be necessary to apply for a Tanzanian visa.
Tanzanian Tourist visa
In Tanzania, tourist visas may be issued as single or multiple entry permits and are valid for a maximum period of three or six months respectively. As with short-term visit visas and business visas is many destinations, these time limits are the maximum period for visas may be granted but do not necessarily reflect the grant that will be issued.
Requirements:
- Photocopy of round-trip, airline tickets or itinerary.
- Photocopy of the statement showing sufficient funds for the trip.
Tanzanian Business visa
Tanzanian business visas are also issued for either a single entry of multiple entries and are granted a maximum duration of three of six months. As with short term business visit visas in most destinations a visa= of this kind does not constitute a work permit or employment visa and does not entitle the holder to work in Tanzania whether in paid or unpaid employment= .
Business visas are a temporary immigration solution designed to allow applicants to engage in a range of business related activities including attending meetings and business conferences and researching potential buyers or suppliers.
Requirements:
- A letter on company letterhead addressed to the Embassy of Tanzania, Visa Section, Tanzania High Commission / Embassy your applying, signed by the company executive, stating the nature of the business, duration of the trip, companies to be visited, guaranteeing sufficient funds.
Visas for research will only be granted after the applicant have been cleared by the Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH):
P.O. Box 4302, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Tel.: 255-22-270.0750 or 270.0745
Fax: 255-22-275.313
costech@costech.or.tz
Visas for journalism will only be granted after the applicant have been cleared by the Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH):
The Tanzania Information Services (MAELEZO)
P.O. Box 9142, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Tel.: 255-22-211-0585 or 212.2771 or 211.2860
Fax: 255-22-211-3814 or 211-6474.
E-mail: // costech@costech.or.tz
costech@costech.or.tz
Eligibility
All Tanzanian visa applications must be accompanied by a valid passport form the applicant's country of origin. For candidates who are living in a country which is not their country of origin, proof of residence must also be supplied. In all cases, passports must be valid for a minimum of six months after the duration of the visa. Where candidates are applying for Tanzanian business visas, a letter from the business contact in Tanzania will be required. The letter must detail the proposed duration and purpose of the trip to Tanzania.
All foreign nationals traveling to Tanzania should be aware that it may be necessary to attend an interview and that supporting documentation may be required.
Spouse Immigration and Dependent Immigration
Short-term visit and business visas for Tanzania do not make specific provisions for family members of the main applicant to travel with them. Short-term visas do not lead to long term or permanent settlement and require their holders to return to their country of residence when their visa expir= es. If the spouse, common law partner, civil partner, or dependent children wish to travel to Tanzania with the main applicant, they will need to apply for a visa individually.
VISA Processing Time and Fees
Visa fees and processing times are subject to change at short notice and both fees and processing times may vary according to the type of visa you require and your nationality. Your Global Visas consultant will be able to provide precise details of the visa fees and processing times involved for your specific application. At Global Visas, we provide visa and immigration services for a continually expanding range of destinations worldwide.
Our team of specialist immigration layers and migration experts will manage your visa application from beginning to end and will ensure that you embark upon the right visa service for your individual needs.
You can begin your application today by visiting the Global Visa online assessment area and completing our assessment form. It takes minutes to submit your enquiry and a Global Visa consultant will contact you.
The Visa Section (Depend on the country the Embassy is) open to the public for logging of Visa Applications from 10.00am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday, with exception of local Bank Holidays and Public Holidays falling under the national holidays’ calendar of the United Republic of Tanzania and country your applying.
Who Needs Visa To Tanzania?
All nationals of the countries or territorial entities mentioned below.
Stateless and those holding non-national travel/refugee documents or passports issued by an authority not recognized by the United Republic of Tanzania, must obtain a valid visa on each occasion they need to enter Tanzania.
The countries whose nationals require visa for Tanzania are:
Afghanistan
Comoros
Guinea-Bissau
Moldova
Suriname
Albania
Congo
Guyana
Monaco
Sweden
Algeria
Congo (Democratic Republic of)
Haiti
Mongolia
Switzerland
Angola
Costa Rica
Holland
Morocco
Syria
Argentina
Cote D'Ivoire
Holy See
Myanmar
Taiwan
Armenia
Croatia
Honduras
Nepal
Tajikistan
Austria
Cuba
Hungary
Netherlands
Thailand
Azerbaijan
Czech Republic
Iceland
Niger
Togo
Bahrain
Denmark
Independent State of Samoa;
Norway
Tunisia
Belarus
Djibouti
India
Oman
Turkey
Belgium
Dominican Republic
Israel
Panama
Turkmenistan
Benin
Ecuador
Italy
Papua New Guinea
Ukraine
Bhutan
Egypt
Japan
Paraguay
United Arab Emirates
Bolivia
El-Salvador
Jordan
Peru
United Kingdom
Bosnia
Equatorial Guinea
Kazakhstan
Philippines
United States of America
Brazil
Equatorial Guinea
Korea (North & South)
Poland
Uruguay
Bulgaria
Eritrea
Kuwait
Republic of Ireland
Uzbekistan
Burkina Faso
Estonia
Kurdistan
Portugal
Venezuela
Burma
Fiji
Laos
Qatar
Vietnam
Burundi
Finland
Latvia
Romania
Yemen
Cambodia
France
Liberia
Russia
Yugoslavia (all travelling documents issued by former SFR = of Yugoslavia or by present Yugoslav Authorities)
Canada
Gabon
Libya
Sao Tome & Principe
Cape Verde
Georgia
Luxembourg
Saudi Arabia
Central African Republic
Germany
Macedonia
Senegal
Chad
Gibraltar
Malagasy
Slovak Republic
Chile
Greece
Maldives
Slovenia
China (Peoples Republic of )
Guatemala
Mauritania
South Africa
Colombia
Guinea
Mexico
Spain
Citizens of the following Nations require referred Visas for Entry to Tanzania
Abkhazia (Republic inside Georgia)
Eritrea Republic
Mauritania Republic
Sri Lanka Republic
Turkmenistan
Afghanistan Republic
Ethiopia
Morocco
Somali
Uzbekistan
Bangladesh Republic
Kazakhstan Republic
Niger Republic
Somali Land
Wakimbizi (REFUGEES)
Chad Republic
Kyrgyzstan Republic
Palestine State
Stateless Persons
Djibouti Republic
Djibouti Republic
Lebanon Republic
Senegal Republic
Equatorial Guinea
Were to Get Tanzania VISA
Nationals of any Country not listed or described above please consult the Mission for further information. Tanzania High Commissions / Embassies and Consulates abroad – see link Can we get our visa on arrival?
Yes, you can get a visum on arrival at the airport or at any entry point into Tanzania such as at Dar-es-salaam International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Zanzibar International Airport, Namanga (Tanzania - Kenya Border Post to the North), Tunduma (Tanzania - Malawi Border post to the South), Taveta and Holili (Tanzania - Kenya Border post to the North East)
Visa Application
Applicants for the entry visa to Tanzania must meet all the necessary requirements. These include the submission of the following:
1. Filled in Application Forms - download
2. Valid Passport (at least not less than six months from the date of entry)
3. Two Passport Size photographs
4. Supporting letter (for Business visas)
5. Special delivery – prepaid self-addressed envelope for return of the Passport (for postal application)
6. If applied by post please send the original receipt from bank or postal order
How to Apply
1. Personal Application: In this category applicant have to fill in the forms available free of charge from the High Commission Visa Desk or downloading VISA FORMS here.
2. Postal Application: the fee in this category must be in cash paid in dedicated bank or postal order payable to the Tanzania High Commission. Visa fee payments must be made to bank dedicated, using the counters pay-in slips and Original receipt sent with the Application Forms and supporting documents.
NOTE
It takes three (3) working days to process a Visa in Personal Application category, but express service of 24 hours is available at extra charge.
Postal Application: visa process takes 10 working days. Any failure to comply with the stated requirements may result in unnecessary delays or returning of unprocessed application to the sender. Calls will not be entertained within the time mentioned above. Please do not call us about the development of your application.
For all Visas that will expire before being used, a fresh application has to be made, fulfilling all previous conditions without exceptions.
- Tanzania High Commissions / Embassy Abroad
- VISA application forms
VISA Fee
The Fee for all the visas, Tourist, Holiday, Transit or Business depends on the country you’re applying Once the Visa is issued the fee can not be refunded. Visa Fee varies depend on the Nationality.
