Key points
- Tanzania's eVisa portal is temporarily down due to a technical issue
- Visa on arrival remains available for eligible travelers at airports and entry points
- No timeline has been given for when the online system will be restored
- Travelers with pending applications should keep their Application ID and receipts
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.
