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Tanzania visa requirements for French citizens
French citizens need a visa to travel to Tanzania. The most common option is the Tanzania eVisa for tourism, business, or transit, which must be obtained before departure. Tanzania does not offer visa-free entry for French passport holders.
Tanzania Tourist eVisa or Business eVisa: French citizens need one of the two, not both. Choose the Tourist eVisa for holidays, visiting family and friends, or transit, and the Business eVisa for work trips. Each allows a single entry into Tanzania for up to 90 days and covers both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.
Travelers also require separate government travel insurance for 92 days of cover. Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar run separate schemes, so a trip combining the two can need two policies.
Every traveler arriving in mainland Tanzania must also file a health surveillance form before arrival, whatever their nationality. It is free to file, and you present a QR code to the Port Health Authorities when you land.
Tanzania entry requirements for French citizens
Requirements verified against official government sources
- Tanzania Tourist eVisa
- Tanzania Business eVisa
- French passport valid for at least six months
- Passport-style photograph
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Supporting documents depending on purpose or situation
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Tanzania Tourist eVisa — 90 dayseVisa
Apply now- Who it's for
- The Tanzania Tourist eVisa is for international travelers entering Tanzania for tourism, visiting family and friends, business, or transit.
- Zanzibar coverage
- The Tanzania eVisa covers both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. Travel insurance is a separate requirement in both regions. A trip combining the two can need two policies. Residents of EAC and SADC partner states are exempt from both.
- Ports of entry
- The eVisa is valid at designated air, land, and sea ports, including Julius Nyerere (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), Abeid Amani Karume (ZNZ), and Mwanza (MWZ) airports. Entry through remote border stations may require a physical visa obtained at an embassy.
- Health requirements
- If you are arriving from or have transited for more than 12 hours through a country with a risk of yellow fever, you must present an International Certificate of Vaccination upon arrival.
- Delivery format
- Once approved, you receive your eVisa by email as a PDF. We recommend printing a physical copy for your airline and immigration officers, and keeping a digital backup on your phone.
- Validity
- 90 days
- Length of stay
- 90 days per entry
- Entry
- Single entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 2 days
Tanzania Tourist eVisa — 1 yeareVisa
Apply now- Who it's for
- The Tanzania Tourist eVisa is for international travelers entering Tanzania for tourism, visiting family and friends, business, or transit.
- Zanzibar coverage
- The Tanzania eVisa covers both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. Travel insurance is a separate requirement in both regions. A trip combining the two can need two policies. Residents of EAC and SADC partner states are exempt from both.
- Ports of entry
- The eVisa is valid at designated air, land, and sea ports, including Julius Nyerere (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), Abeid Amani Karume (ZNZ), and Mwanza (MWZ) airports. Entry through remote border stations may require a physical visa obtained at an embassy.
- Health requirements
- If you are arriving from or have transited for more than 12 hours through a country with a risk of yellow fever, you must present an International Certificate of Vaccination upon arrival.
- Delivery format
- Once approved, you receive your eVisa by email as a PDF. We recommend printing a physical copy for your airline and immigration officers, and keeping a digital backup on your phone.
- Validity
- 1 year
- Length of stay
- 90 days per entry
- Entry
- Multiple entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 2 days
Tanzania Business eVisaeVisa
Apply now- Who it's for
- The Business eVisa is for travelers entering Tanzania to perform short-term professional tasks such as auditing accounts, repairing machines, conducting short-term training, or other lawful business. Performing professional work on a tourist visa violates immigration laws.
- Duration and entries
- The Business eVisa is a single-entry visa permitting a maximum stay of up to 90 days from your entry date. Once you exit the country, the visa expires, even if you have not used the full validity period.
- Host company documents
- Your host institution must provide a formal invitation letter on company letterhead signed by a senior manager, detailing the purpose and duration of your assignment, plus a copy of their valid Business License or Certificate of Incorporation.
- Not for employment
- The Business eVisa is strictly for short-term assignments. It cannot be used to secure permanent employment or replace a formal Work Permit or Residence Permit.
- Delivery format
- Once approved, you receive your Business eVisa by email as a PDF. We recommend printing a physical copy for your airline and immigration officers, and keeping a digital backup on your phone.
- Validity
- 90 days
- Length of stay
- 90 days per entry
- Entry
- Single entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 2 days
How French citizens can apply for a Tanzania visa
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Our experts check your application for the errors that cause government rejections, fix them with you, then submit it directly to the Tanzania government on your behalf.
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Tanzania visa FAQs
Quick answers for French citizens traveling to Tanzania.
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Do French citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Yes. French citizens need a visa for Tanzania. The Tanzania Tourist eVisa is the usual route and is applied for online before departure, so there is no embassy appointment and no passport label.
Do French travelers need travel insurance for Tanzania?
Yes. Mandatory inbound travel insurance applies to every foreign visitor except residents of EAC and SADC partner states, and French travelers are not exempt. The government offers it for 92 days of cover, and it is separate from the visa. Zanzibar handles a separate insurance policy, so visits to both mainland and Zanzibar require two insurance policies.
Is there anything else to file before arriving in Tanzania?
Yes. Every traveler arriving in mainland Tanzania must file a health surveillance form before arrival, whatever their nationality and whatever visa they hold. It is free to file and you show a QR code to the Port Health Authorities on arrival.
What is the processing time for a Tanzania visa for French citizens?
Government eVisa processing usually takes 5–10 working days. With iVisa, you choose your processing speed at checkout, and the option you pick is shown with its delivery time before you pay.
How long can French citizens stay in Tanzania?
Up to 90 days per entry on the Tourist eVisa, which is issued as a single-entry visa. The officer at the border sets the exact stay granted when you arrive.
Does the Tanzania eVisa cover Zanzibar for French travelers?
Yes. One eVisa covers both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. The mandatory travel insurance is the part that does not carry across, because the mainland and Zanzibar run separate schemes under separate insurers.
Do French passport holders need a transit visa for connections in Tanzania?
A transit visa is required only if you need to enter Tanzania, such as to leave the airport or stay overnight. Same-day airside connections usually do not require a transit visa.
What documents may be required when traveling to Tanzania with minors?
Immigration officers may request additional documents, such as a birth certificate or a notarized parental consent letter, especially if one parent is not traveling. Every minor also needs their own visa, insurance and health surveillance form.
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