Get your Tanzania visa

The Tanzania eVisa is an official travel document that allows eligible foreign nationals to enter Tanzania for tourism, business, or transit purposes. It can be applied for online through the official Tanzania Immigration Services website before traveling.

Nationals of eligible countries can apply for the eVisa. Some nationalities are required to obtain prior approval before their application can be processed.

The Tanzania eVisa can be used for tourism, visiting friends or relatives, attending meetings, workshops, and short-term business activities. Travelers cannot engage in employment or other long-term work activities with an eVisa.

The duration of stay depends on the visa type. For tourism and most short-term business visits, the eVisa allows stays of up to 90 days. For multiple-entry visas, each visit allows a stay of up to 90 days, although the visa itself may be valid for a longer period.

Yes, U.S. citizens must apply for a Multiple Entry Visa when visiting Tanzania for tourism or holiday purposes. They are not eligible for the Ordinary Single Entry Visa.

Applicants typically need a valid passport with at least six months' validity, a passport-size photo, a return or onward ticket, and supporting documents based on the purpose of the visit.

No, the Tanzania eVisa does not permit employment. Travelers intending to work must apply for the appropriate Work or Residence Permit before traveling.

The Tanzania Transit Visa allows foreign nationals to enter Tanzania for the sole purpose of transiting to another destination. It is valid for up to seven days and requires proof of onward travel and entry permission to the next country.

Travelers passing through Tanzania on their way to another country and who do not qualify for visa-free entry must apply for a Transit Visa. It is not intended for tourism or business visits.

The Ordinary Visa is a single-entry visa mainly for tourism and short visits, valid for up to 90 days. The Multiple Entry Visa allows multiple entries within a validity period, typically up to one year, with each stay limited to 90 consecutive days. U.S. citizens are required to apply for the Multiple Entry Visa even for a single tourist visit.

Tanzania visas generally cannot be extended beyond the validity period granted. Travelers needing to stay longer must exit the country and apply for a new visa if eligible.

Yes, every traveler, including minors, must have their own separate visa application submitted. Minors cannot be included in their parents’ visa applications.