Tanzania eVisa portal down but travelers can still get visa on arrival

Travelers can still obtain a visa at airports and major entry points while the online system is being fixed

Travelers planning to visit Tanzania should be aware that the country's eVisa portal is currently down following a technical issue. The Tanzania Immigration Services Department confirmed the outage in a public notice on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, but reassured travelers that visas can still be obtained on arrival.

Technical teams are working to restore the system, though no timeline for resolution has been provided.

Visa on arrival remains an option

While the online eVisa portal is inaccessible, Tanzania continues to offer visas at its international airports and other major entry points. Eligible travelers can proceed with their trips and complete the visa process upon landing.

Advice for travelers with pending eVisa applications

If you have already applied and paid for an eVisa but have not received approval, there is no official guidance yet on how these cases will be handled.

As a precaution, hold onto your Application ID and any payment receipts. Presenting these at immigration may help demonstrate that you started the process before the outage. Whether this will waive the visa-on-arrival fee is unclear and will likely depend on the officer handling your case.