Immigration and Visa

Visa on Arrival

Please be sure to carefully check your visa requirements before your travel plans begin.If you are getting your visa on arrival, please remember that we only accept USD notes that are accepted from 2009 or newer, Visa fee ranges from $50 to $100 per person.

Cost of Visa. Please note that it is best to pay in cash.

Visa Online

The Tanzania Immigration Services have announced that visitors can now apply for an Online Visa to visit the United Republic of Tanzania (both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar).

According to the guidelines, visitors are required to fill in the online form, make payment, and submit their application online. The form will then be reviewed and processed.

Applicants will be notified through via e-mail whether their applications have been accepted or rejected. They may also track their application status through the online system. If need be, applicants may also be required to visit the nearest Tanzania Diplomatic Mission or Consulate for interviews.

To apply online visit the Tanzania Immigration website: https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/

For details on Entry Requirements and Visa Information that need to be considered before processing an application, please visit this link: http://www.immigration.go.tz/index.php/en/services/visa-information

Passport Details:

It is a mandatory requirement that you travel to Africa with at least two blank passport pages per country you plan to visit, and that your passport is valid for a minimum of six months after your date of travel.

Yellow Fever Vaccination

If you are travelling to Tanzania from yellow fever endemic countries/regions (or if you have a transit in an affected area of more than 12 hours and/or leave the airport), please note that you will be required to present a yellow fever vaccination certificate upon arrival. This certificate must be obtained no less than 10 days prior to travel.

NB: For information about Yellow Fever Requirement in Tanzania, please visit the Ministry of Health Website (www.moh.go.tz) or follow the link below:

http://moh.go.tz/en/yellow-fever-entry

Other Vaccinations:

Please check with your doctor about necessary vaccinations for the trip.