Obtaining a visa on arrival in Tanzania turned out to be easier than I thought. Follow these steps and you’ll have no trouble securing a visa upon arrival in Tanzania.
Note that a visa-on-arrival is available in the following ports of entry in the United Republic of Tanzania, which includes all major sea and airports. My journey was into Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam (DAR), the largest airport in Tanzania.
A visa on arrival is available to passport holders of these nations. Note there are several seemingly random nationalities that are exempt. For example, citizens of Cyprus and Romania do not require a visa. All “western” passport holders are eligible for a visa on arrival.
The cost of a single-entry visa is $50 for citizens of most countries, but $100 for Americans. A multiple-entry visa is $100, including for Americans. Transit visas are $30 and valid for 14 days.
Here’s how I obtained my tourist visa:
1. Onboard your flight or ship into Tanzania, you will receive two visa forms that should be filled out prior to landing. They look like this:
Don’t worry if you do not get these forms: they are also available at your port of entry.
2. Once you reach your port of entry, follow the signs for “International Arrivals”. In my case in Dar es Salaam (DAR) I walked down a flight of steps into an arrival area.
3. An immigration attendant directed me toward a queue in which uniformed immigration agents sit behind desks. Once I reached the window, I handed over my passport and the two forms I had filled out earlier. I requested to pay by credit card but was told “the machine was broken” and asked to pay in “crisp, new” cash. Thankfully I had cash on me. Be prepared to pay in cash and ensure that your bills are unmarked and recently issued.
The official Tanzania visa website indicates up to five passport photos may be necessary, but I was not asked for one.
4. After processing my paperwork, I was directed to wait nearby for my name to be called. Around the corner were several additional agents preparing the visas.
5. About 15 minutes later my name was called and I picked up my passport, which now included the following full-page visa sticker:
6. Visa in hand, I proceed to immigration. Moments later, I was stamped into Tanzania and on my way to my hotel.
CONCLUSION
Thankfully, the process was easy and relatively quick. Large red signs condemning bribes adorned the immigration area and I never encountered anyone who even hinted at a bribe–
Note: Zanzibar is semi-autonomous. Thus, you will not be stamped out of Tanzania when traveling to Zanzibar, but you will have to go through separate immigration formalities upon reaching Zanzibar (no additional fees, though).
Your experience was certainly quicker than mine 5 years ago. They had about a hundred passports that they were processing and there was no specific order in which they were processed. They had a hard time pronouncing names so they’d just slam your passport to the window and you had to notice your photo.
I was there at 2:45a — what time were you there?
Dear Matthew,
could you please answer me 2 questions.
1) Do I Need an entry visa, coming as Austrian citizen( EU) , being only one night at Dar es Sallam Airport, My Arrival will be at 10 pm and the connecting flight to Malawi at 7:45 am. I wont leave the airpoirt, so I m in the transitzone.
2) In case that I do need an entry visa,: If I take a single entry visa for 90 days at the Airport and leave it 8 hours later, is it possible to take another single entry visa 1 month later again, as I will come back to Dar es Saalam.
Nobody could answer me this question up to now.
Thank you sooooooo much for your Kind answer,
Anna
Hi Anna,
as a frequent traveler to East Africa, i might answer your question. 1)Each time you enter the country a new single visa is required. But if you stay in transit zone for another international flight, no visa is needed
2) I travel myself often by own car in and out the country of Tanzania. Even returning to Tanzania within short period, there was never any problem to receive another visa.
see also my blog: http://www.renebauer.wordpress.com
Viel Spass!!
Cheers
Rene
Hello, I am arriving Tanzania via Kenya on ground and would like to apply for an online visa before arrival. Do you know the correct website to use? All the ones I have seen require shipping your passport, and I am under a time crunch. I also want to make sure I bring all the proper documentation needed besides the cash. Thank you in advance for your help.
Wendy, you don’t need to use a website.
Just follow my instructions and you will have no trouble obtaining one upon arrival in Tanzania.
Hi Matt. We are coming from Kenya to Tanzania on a Tour bus how and what do we need to do to gain a visa for entery. We are on a holiday. Please let me know at timbritten99@gmail.com
Thankyou
I don’t know about land orders, just air borders. Feel free to report back here your experience.
Dear Matthew,
I need to calculate how much time is needed between entering Tanzania at Dar es Sallam Int Airport and taking a national flight to Kilimanjaro Airport. Do you think 2h15 min could be enough with all formalities like getting visa, luggage and checking in again??
Would be great if you could give me your feedback.
KR Britta
That is more than enough time. I’d say one hour is still enough, so you have plenty of time.
Dear Matthew:
I just read your advice re: visa on arrival in Tanzania. Does the airport at Kilimanjaro offer similar service? (I am a Canadian.)
Many thanks for getting back to me on this.
Lynne (DiStefano)
Yes, it does
Hi Matthew. My name is Vev. I am a Liberian living in Ghana and planning to go to Tanzania middle next year with my 12 years old son. Are we eligible for visa on arrival or apply before buying our tickets?
Hi Vev,
I looked it up and you will be able to obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania. Enjoy your trip!
Information as of 29DEC18 / 0000 UTCNational Liberia (LR) /Residence Ghana (GH)
Embarkation Ghana (GH) /Destination Tanzania (TZ)
Tanzania (TZ)
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa Issuance:
Visa required, except for Nationals of Liberia can obtain a
visa on arrival. Visa must be paid with notes of USD 50.- or
USD 100.-.
Warning:
- Passports and passport replacing documents of all visitors
must contain at least 1 unused visa page
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Tanzania (TZ)
Passengers arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting
countries with risk of yellow fever transmission
or Rwanda and not holding a yellow fever vaccination
certificate are subject to vaccination upon arrival:
- Fee: USD 50.- for nationals of Liberia.
Exempt from Yellow Fever vaccination:
- Children under 1 year of age and adults above 60 years of
age.
- Passengers transiting countries with risk of yellow fever
transmission within 12 hours if not leaving the transit
areas.
- Holders of a certificate of contraindication on medical
grounds.
Recommended:
- Malaria prophylaxis: malaria risk, mainly due to P.
falciparum, exists throughout the year in the whole country
below 1800 meters. Recommended prevention: C.
Hi Matthew. Reading your article really makes it feel Easy. However the last time I went Africa was 4 years ago and don’t really rememeber much about the airport. However this time I’m travelling with my sister who’s never been.
Any Recommendations on the easiest way to get your visa done there? Thank you. X
Are you flying into Dar Es Saalam?
Yes Dar es Salaam
hi
I was wondering if you could answer this questions for me:
– Is it possible to extend a visa fro longer than 2 weeks to Tanzania if you apply for a business/working visa?
– and what is the costs usually for the Visa, if you want to enter the country for longer than 2 weeks, or is it still the same when you arrive at the airport that you must pay?
hope to hear from you
kind regards,
Monique Abbott
Hi Monique, unfortunately I am not aware of how to extend visas. Are you in South Africa? Have you asked at the Embassy?
Hi Mathew. Can citizens of Poland obtain a visa upon arrival in Tanzania ?
I’m living and flying from United Kingdom but my passport is polish
Thanks
Yes, citizens of Poland can obtain a visa on arrival.
Hi Matthew , is that any chances you dont get a visa on arrival im algerian passport holder , if yes what will happen with you back u up to your country and lose ticket monney ?
I am Indian citizen, can i obtain visa on arrival.
What about yellow fever vaccination card. Is it necessary
Both are available on arrival, but I recommend the vaccination in advance.
Hi Matthew,
A friend and I will be travelling from Canada to Tanzania through Kilimanjaro Airport but we will be arriving around 8:00 pm local time. Would we be able to obtain a visa at this time in the evening via the airport?
thank you,
Nevin
Hi Nevin, yes, no problem.
Hi Matthew,
Thanks for the helpful article!
Just one question. You wrote they might require passport photos.
Do you think it’s better to have them just in case?
Thank you 🙂
Hi Valerie, although I was not asked for one (nor was anyone else), but I’d take one just in case.
Hi Mathew.Can citizens of Turkey obtain a visa upon arrival in Dar es Salaam
East African e- Visa can be obtained easily
Good to know Matthew, Tanzania and Zanzibar are places that I have wanted to visit for a very long time now. And it seems April is the time to go.
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Muhammad Irfan Pakistani Nationals can obtain Tanzanian visa on arrival..
I’m from Nepal so do I need to contact a consulate of Tanzania at my neighbouring country to get a Visa? From what I know Nepal has been given approval for Visa on arrival. Please help me.
You don’t have to worry–I just checked TIMATIC and you can obtain one upon arrival.
Information as of 18MAY17 / 1417 UTCNational Nepal (NP) /Embarkation Nepal (NP)
Destination Tanzania (TZ)
Tanzania (TZ)
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa Issuance:
Visa required, except for Nationals of Nepal can obtain a visa
on arrival. Visa must be paid with notes of USD 50.- or USD
100.-.
Warning:
- Passports and passport replacing documents of all visitors
must contain at least 1 unused visa page
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Tanzania (TZ)
Passengers arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting
and not holding a yellow fever vaccination certificate are
subject to vaccination upon arrival:
- Fee: USD 10.- for nationals of Nepal.
Exempt from Yellow Fever vaccination:
- Children under 1 year of age.
- Passengers transiting countries with risk of yellow fever
transmission if not leaving the transit areas.
Recommended:
- Malaria prophylaxis: malaria risk, mainly due to P.
falciparum, exists throughout the year in the whole country
below 1800 meters. Recommended prevention: C.
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INFORMATION
Thank you so much! 🙂
Hey Matthew! I’m kinda confused. You mean Nepalese people won’t get visa on arrival???
No, you can buy a visa on arrival for $100USD.
Can you help me find out about Georgian visa Tanzanian citizen, is it on arrivall or i have to go to Ethiopia for visa aplication?
A visa in advance will be required, but you may be able to obtain an e-visa:
Information as of 26MAY17 / 1609 UTCNational Tanzania (TZ) /Embarkation Tanzania (TZ)
Destination Georgia (GE)
Georgia (GE)
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for the period of intended stay.
Visa required, except for Passengers with a valid visa issued
, Australia, Bahrain,
Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Isl., Falkland Isl. (Malvinas),
Gibraltar, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, New Zealand,
Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Turks and Caicos Isl.,
USA, United Arab Emirates or Virgin Isl. (British) for a
maximum stay of 90 days. (SEE NOTE 56736)
NOTE 56736: The maximum stay is granted within 180 days.
Visa required, except for Passengers with Georgian origins for
a maximum stay of 30 days.
Visa Issuance:
- E-visas can be obtained before departure at
. Passengers must have a
printed e-visa confirmation and they can be verified at
.
Minors:
- Minors up to/incl. 15 years of age traveling alone must hold
a passport or a letter of consent from the parents.
Additional Information:
- Visitors are required to hold proof of health insurance and
sufficient funds to cover their stay.
- Residence permits issued by Malta must be biometric.
Warning:
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Georgia (GE)
Vaccinations not required.
Recommended:
- Malaria prophylaxis: malaria risk, exclusively due to P.
vivax, is limited and may exist from June to October
inclusive in areas bordering Azerbaijan. Recommended
prevention: A.
Passengers staying in Georgia for more than 1 month must
hold documents proving medical inspection for HIV infection,
or be inspected on arrival.
Thank you Sir for sharing your experience with us .. it’s really informative ! If you don’t mind I have a concern .. I’m an Egyptian live in UAE and I want to visit Tanzania soon .. how about the possibility of obtaining a Visa on arrival for the Egyptian citizens ?
Looking forward to hearing from you Sir
Thanks & sorry for the prolongation
Good news Sam – you can obtain a visa on arrival for 50USD.
Information as of 31MAY17 / 0318 UTCNational Egypt (EG) /Embarkation Egypt (EG)
Destination Tanzania (TZ)
Tanzania (TZ)
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa Issuance:
Visa required, except for Nationals of Egypt can obtain a visa
on arrival. Visa must be paid with notes of USD 50.- or USD
100.-.
Warning:
- Passports and passport replacing documents of all visitors
must contain at least 1 unused visa page
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Tanzania (TZ)
Passengers arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting
and not holding a yellow fever vaccination certificate are
subject to vaccination upon arrival:
- Fee: USD 10.- for nationals of Egypt.
Exempt from Yellow Fever vaccination:
- Children under 1 year of age.
- Passengers transiting countries with risk of yellow fever
transmission if not leaving the transit areas.
Recommended:
- Malaria prophylaxis: malaria risk, mainly due to P.
falciparum, exists throughout the year in the whole country
below 1800 meters. Recommended prevention: C.
Thank you very much Mr.Matthew for taking the time to respond to my query
Have a great day ahead Sir !
I was told i didnt need YELLOW fever to go to Tanzania and Zanzibar as we are there for 5 days? Arrive Dar es Salaam day 1, transfer to Zanzibar to 2 days, transfer back to Dar Es Salaam for 2 days. DO we need jabs?
You do.
See this story:
http://liveandletsfly.boardingarea.com/2017/01/05/almost-denied-entry-zanzibar/
Hi
Mr.Matthew
Am Abdul Naser.has Travel Document(convention of July 28th. 1951.issued by Romania).
I applied for a Referred Visa at Tanzania Embassy in berlin-Germany.at date of 02.02.2018.with all necessary ducoments.
-how long should wait to get a visa?.
-can I travel directly to zanzibar and get a entry visa there at the airport?
Note:I have a letter of suit from tourist company there of a Nationality Romanian.
Thanks so muth.
Visa should be done by now. What does embassy say in Berlin?
Hey Matthew!
I am travelling from UK to Tanzania and Zanzibar in August.
Reading this was very informative so I just wanted to say thank you!
I was planning on going to the Tanzanian High Commission in London but this had really bad reviews so I was reluctant to do so – luckily I came across your article. I’m going to wait until I get to Tanzania but I’ll take a few passport sized photos just in case they are required.
Hi Nadia, sounds like a wise move. Enjoy your trip! -Matthew
Hi Matthew.
The two first links above don’t work, regarding VOA locations and for which countries this is available. Will the process you’ve explained above be the same for a UK citizen flying from Nairobi to Zanzibar airport?
Yes, UK citizens are eligible for visa upon arrival.
Does the Zanzibar visa cover a full passport page? TY
Yes
Hi Mathew. Can citizens of Kazakhstan obtain a visa upon arrival in Zanzibar? Thanks. Bruce
Bruce, unfortunately a visa cannot be obtained upon arrival but must be arranged in advance.
Information as of 06JUN17 / 1436 UTCNational Kazakhstan (KZ) /Embarkation Kazakhstan (KZ)
Destination Tanzania (TZ)
Tanzania (TZ)
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa required.
Warning:
- Passports and passport replacing documents of all visitors
must contain at least 1 unused visa page
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Tanzania (TZ)
Passengers arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting
and not holding a yellow fever vaccination certificate are
subject to vaccination upon arrival:
- Fee: USD 10.- for nationals of Kazakhstan.
Exempt from Yellow Fever vaccination:
- Children under 1 year of age.
- Passengers transiting countries with risk of yellow fever
transmission if not leaving the transit areas.
Recommended:
- Malaria prophylaxis: malaria risk, mainly due to P.
falciparum, exists throughout the year in the whole country
below 1800 meters. Recommended prevention: C.
Hey Matthew, great information! So I just got my passport and I will be flying from Phoenix, Arizona to Kilimanjaro Airport. Do I qualify for the visa on arrival? (Your link of ports of entry is not working so I couldn’t verify this.) I did some reading and it turns out that some airlines like KLM (My route is Phoenix to Amsterdam to Kilimanjaro) do no let you board if you do not have the visa before hand. Is this true?
Hi Rudy, You 100% qualify for a visa on arrival if traveling with a US passport, no matter how many stops you make on the way.
Hi Matthew. I have read obtaining a visa on arrival is the best option. However, I am traveling with my 17 year old nephew from the Atlanta, GA to Kilimanjaro Airport and am concerned there may be issues in obtaining a visa on arrival. Would appreciate any insight you may have on pros/cons of obtaining visas on arrival in this situation. I have authorization letters signed by both parents and a notary as indicated from the Tanzania Embassy.
That’s a great question and I’d hate to give you a wrong answer. While I don’t think that the policy of Tanzania is as draconian as South Africa’s, I would check with the Embassy of Tanzania to ensure that you do this right. You are smart not to leave it to chance.
Is visa on arrival for Indians for 30 dollars if we stay for less than 14 days?
Got this info on a site and I thought you would have an answer.
I believe the cost is $50, not $30.
Hi Matthew, can a Filipino citizen get visa upon arrival? Also if i go to Dar es Salaam then fly to Zanzibar, my visa will still be valid there right? I learned that it is advisable not to fly straight to Zanzibar as they do not give visa there, is this true?
Susan, a visa on arrival is available for citizens of the Philippines.
Information as of 09JUN17 / 1628 UTCNational Philippines (PH) /Embarkation Philippines (PH)
Destination Tanzania (TZ)
Tanzania (TZ)
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa Issuance:
Visa required, except for Nationals of Philippines can obtain
a visa on arrival. Visa must be paid with notes of USD 50.- or
USD 100.-.
Warning:
- Passports and passport replacing documents of all visitors
must contain at least 1 unused visa page
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Tanzania (TZ)
Passengers arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting
and not holding a yellow fever vaccination certificate are
subject to vaccination upon arrival:
- Fee: USD 10.- for nationals of Philippines.
Hi Matthew! I’m planing to visit Zanzibar this coming January 2019, I’m a Philippine National and living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Can I get my visa on arrival? Do I require Fever Certificate? Hoping you could help me. Thank you in advance!
Hi Lea, I’d bring your vaccination card with yellow fever vaccine if you have it. It may be required, may not be. See this story:
https://liveandletsfly.boardingarea.com/2017/01/05/almost-denied-entry-zanzibar/
As for the visa, you can obtain it upon arrival.
Hello Mathew
I am travelling for a safari in Kenia and Tanzania with my family ( 13 members ) all Colombians. Mironi Tarimi border post is our entry into Tanzania coming from Kenya. Do you know if they will hand me the application forms there. I am 65 years and was told I don’t need the yellow fever vaccine because of my age I have a certification from my doctor . Is this Ok.
Thank you
Lina
Hi Lina, although my friend (also about 65) was told he did not need the vaccine, the rules do not mention this exception. I cannot comment on whether visa forms will be available at the border post you mention. I do know that you can obtain a visa on arrival.
Visa Issuance:Visa required, except for Nationals of Colombia can obtain a
visa on arrival. Visa must be paid with notes of USD 50.- or
USD 100.-.
Warning:
- Passports and passport replacing documents of all visitors
must contain at least 1 unused visa page
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Tanzania (TZ)
Passengers arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting
and not holding a yellow fever vaccination certificate are
subject to vaccination upon arrival:
- Fee: USD 10.- for nationals of Colombia.
Exempt from Yellow Fever vaccination:
- Children under 1 year of age.
- Passengers transiting countries with risk of yellow fever
transmission if not leaving the transit areas.
Recommended:
- Malaria prophylaxis: malaria risk, mainly due to P.
falciparum, exists throughout the year in the whole country
below 1800 meters. Recommended prevention: C.
Hi Matthew: Some good tips. Can the Canadians get Visa Upon Arrival?
Second: Can you get yellow fever injection at the Kilimanjaro airport if you do not get one earlier.
Thanks Matthew:
Yes to both questions. I wouldn’t trust the needle, though. Just take care of it before.
Hello mathew,
Could you please clarify if indeed Brazilian passport holders can as well het a visa on arrival?
Greetings.
Hi Prince, a visa on arrival is available.
Dear Matthew, thank you for your informative post. Just a question – I am traveling from London to Zanzibar. My flight is from London to Dar and then Ill take a domestic to Zanzibar. Must I get the visa from dar when I first land or can I do so when I arrive at Zanzibar island. I only have 2 hours to do so before catching the domestic flight to zanzibar and Im concerned that I may miss it!
Regards
You will need to get your visa in DAR. The good news, however, is that you likely have more than enough time. It’s a small airport.
Your visa is far more official looking than mine. Mine was handwritten with a stamp! But I landed at Kilimanjaro Airport, a much smaller airport so maybe that’s why? I’ve been here for two weeks for Kilimanjaro climb and safari. I’m on my way to Zanzibar now. Love the country so far. I hope my handwritten visa will work if I want to visit again.
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Hi Matthew,
I just found your article and was very helpful. I am with Bulgarian passport and my husband with US, will we be ok getting the visa on arrival? We are currently traveling abroad and we don’t have passport photos, do you recommend getting some? Also we didn’t know we are required to have a yellow fever vaccination, would they let us in without it?
Thank you so much.
Hi Jana,
Bulgarians can obtain visa on arrival.
Information as of 24JUN17 / 2150 UTCNational Bulgaria (BG) /Embarkation Bulgaria (BG)
Destination Tanzania (TZ)
Tanzania (TZ)
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa Issuance:
Visa required, except for Nationals of Bulgaria can obtain a
visa on arrival. Visa must be paid with notes of USD 50.- or
USD 100.-.
Minors:
- WARNING! In accordance with European Union (EU) Legislation,
all minors who are nationals of Bulgaria will be expected to
hold their own passport or National ID Card (where
applicable) when departing from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
.
Warning:
- Passports and passport replacing documents of all visitors
must contain at least 1 unused visa page
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
Thanks Mr Matthew for the write up. I want to visit Tanzania next month. Please can I get a visa on arrival at the Tanzanian airport. Please what are the procedures and requirements I should take note of. Thanks in anticipation. My name is Felix from Nigeria
Hi Felix, all the pertinent details are outlined in my post. Safe travels, Matthew
Hi Matthew, i am married to a Tanzania n i am from Nigeria do i still need a visa? Will i get it on arrival?
Hi Mattthew, Such an informative blog,but I have my own question.I will be arriving in Dar enroute to Iringa with Auric Air,do you know how far between the international and domestic terminals?is it walkable? Brenda
Very walkable. Takes just a few minutes.
Questions for Matthew,
1.You mentioned the transit visa on arrival is $30, is it for American citizen also? or still $100 for American?
2. If paying cash is needed, can I pay UD$ or have to be local currency?
3. How to apply transit visa on arrival through cruise ship? I will be on the cruise, sailing into Zanzibar from Mombasa, Kenya, The ship arrive and leave on the same day which is less than 24 hours.
Americans pay the same, whether transit or tourist.
You can pay in USD (cash only, must be new/crisp)
You just have to fill out a form at the port of arrival. The ship will likely have those forms onboard.
Hi Matthew,
Would you please be do kind as to provde a checklist for a US citizen who plans on getting the tourist visa upon arrival at the Dar International airport?
Kind regards,
Maria
Honestly, all you need is your passport and crisp unmarked USD.
The application will be given to you onboard your aircraft or boat.
No photo is needed.
Hello mathie,
i am BURUNDIAN lives in canada , i have only travel documents i am not getting passport .
i would like to now if i can travel in tanzania with that travel document and get a visa upon arrival.?
if yes what documents required to get visa upon arrival?
THanks in advance for your quickly reply
Hi Dusabe,
Thanks for your patience as I researched this. You are eligible for a visa upon arrival.
Information as of 11DEC18 / 0147 UTCNational Burundi (BI) /Embarkation Canada (CA)
Destination Tanzania (TZ)
Tanzania (TZ)
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa Issuance:
Visa required, except for Nationals of Burundi can obtain a
visa on arrival. Visa must be paid with notes of USD 50.- or
USD 100.-.
Warning:
- Passports and passport replacing documents of all visitors
must contain at least 1 unused visa page
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Tanzania (TZ)
Passengers arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting
countries with risk of yellow fever transmission
or Rwanda and not holding a yellow fever vaccination
certificate are subject to vaccination upon arrival:
- Fee: TZS 30,000.- for nationals of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda,
South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda;
Exempt from Yellow Fever vaccination:
- Children under 1 year of age and adults above 60 years of
age.
- Passengers transiting countries with risk of yellow fever
transmission within 12 hours if not leaving the transit
areas.
- Holders of a certificate of contraindication on medical
grounds.
Recommended:
- Malaria prophylaxis: malaria risk, mainly due to P.
falciparum, exists throughout the year in the whole country
below 1800 meters. Recommended prevention: C.
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TINEWS/N1
- ESWATINI (SWAZILAND): NEW COUNTRY NAME
Dear Matthew,
can Estonian national and Tunisian national obtain visa on arrival?
Thank you in Advance,
Kristel
Both Estonia and Tunisia passport holders can obtain a visa upon arrival.
Hello Mattew, I am a Chinese I was issued a tourist visa upon arrival , I want to confirm if I can change my tourist visa to business visa because my purpose of coming to Tanzania is to carry out a business transaction just for few days before I go back to China, but I was told there are government regulations that forbid persons with a tourist visa to conduct business in Tanzania
thanks
I think that would be unnecessarily complicated. If possible, complete your business discreetly then do a few toursist things, but don’t try to formally change the visa.
Hi Mathew,
I’m planning a trip to Tanzania around August; will you please let me know if I can obtain a visa upon arrival: I’m a moroccan national by the way!
Here’s the official language from TIMATIC:
Information as of 19JUL17 / 1444 UTCNational Morocco (MA) /Embarkation Morocco (MA)
Destination Tanzania (TZ)
Tanzania (TZ)
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa Issuance:
Visa required, except for Nationals of Morocco can obtain a
visa on arrival. Visa must be paid with notes of USD 50.- or
USD 100.-.
Warning:
Hi Mathew,
I’m planning a trip to Tanzania around August; will you please let me know if I can get a visa upon arrival: I’m a Moroccan national by the way!
Thank you kindly.
Visa on arrival is available.
Hi Matthew my wife is a Filipino, we want to go to Tanzania from Kenya by bus. A Filipino friend who lives in Tanzania said they don’t except visiting Visa on arrival anymore for Philippine passports. That you have to get visa through Tanzanian Embassy, is this true?
Your friend is mistaken–
A visa on arrival is available for Filipino nationals:
Information as of 19JUL17 / 1446 UTCNational Philippines (PH) /Embarkation Philippines (PH)
Destination Tanzania (TZ)
Tanzania (TZ)
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa Issuance:
Visa required, except for Nationals of Philippines can obtain
a visa on arrival. Visa must be paid with notes of USD 50.- or
USD 100.-.
Warning:
- Passports and passport replacing documents of all visitors
must contain at least 1 unused visa page
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Thank you for the article. I’m an American passport Holder. I want to ask Because I still want to be sure. The article is from two years, however it’s still very helpful. My question is, Do Americans passport holder still can obtain the Visa at the airport? If yes, apart from that and yellow fever, what are other documents do we need to take with us? I’m planning to go to Dar es Salaam. Thank you for this article again.
Hi Amyn, yes, you still obtain visa upon arrival at the airport. I recommend taking your yellow fever vaccination proof just in case you are asked for it.
I will be getting my Visa on arrival. But was told we dont need Yellow fever?
My trip is from UK then to Johanesburg, Kruger, Victoria Falls, Botwana, Tanzinia (Dae Es Salaam) , Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam
Good to know the valuable information for people who is visiting first time.
Hi Mathew,
I’m Tunisian and planning a trip to Tanzania around August; will you please let me know if I can get a visa upon arrival?
Thank you !
No problem. Enjoy your trip.
Dear Matthew,
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Is it possible to get a visa from Mwanza airport when travelling from the UK.
Should not be a problem.
Hello Matthew,
I am a US citizen traveling to Dar es Salaam from the US. Do I need a yellow fever vaccine and do I need to take any meds for Malaria?
I recommend taking proof of yellow fever vaccine though you likely won’t need it in Dar Es Salaam. You will if you travel to Zanzibar.
Hello Matthew
I’m a Yemeni citizen traveling to dar es Salaam from Saudi Arabia next Saturday. Do I need a visa .? Or will be on arrival in airport?
Thanks in advance
Hi Mathew, Can Fiji passport holder get Visa on arrival.
Thank you
Hi Mathew! I’m planing my trip to Zanzibar and just wonder if Belarus passport holder can get visa on arrival?
What other vaccine besides Yeallow fever would you recommend for going there in September-October.
Thank you in advance
Hi Maria, a visa on arrival is available.
Only a yellow fever vaccination is required.
Dear Matthew,
Will you please let me know if nothing changed for belarusian passport holders (if visa on arrival in Tanzania, Zanzibar is still applicable nowadays, as your reply is dated august last year). Many thanks in advance.
Dear Volha, I just checked and you can still obtain a visa on arrival with a Belarusian passport. Enjoy your trip.
Thank you so much for sharing and helping us out my friend.
I couldn’t open the link to the nations that can obtain a visa on arrival.
I hold a Lebanese passport and I applied for a visa through the Embassy in Kuwait, and it has been 5 weeks with no reply. My flight is booked already for August 31st, 2 weeks from now.
Is there any other way ?
Thanks!
Hi
Plz iwill go to zanzibar island after 2 days I’m in Egypt but Itold Moroccan passport can I get visa upon arrived. Coz Icalled many people about this and idont understand this.
Thanks
Yes, you can obtain visa on arrival.
Hi Mtthew.
We are travelling to Tanzania & Kenya. First we shall go to Kilimanjaro airport then after a week we shall fly to Kenya then after a week we shall fly to Zanzibar. Do we need multiple entry visa or single entry. Please clarify Thank you in advance . We are Canadian.
Yes, you definitely need multiply entry visas.
Hi Matthew
Thank you for the information I really appreciate.
Hi Mathew, are there different categories of visa for Tanzania? Am travelling there as a consultant for a Telco for 3 months. Oils the visa charges be higher than a tourist visa? How much?
There are different visas. You’ll have to check on costs and paperwork requirements.
Hi Sir,
I am planning to visit to Tanzania, i am Indian national. Is it possible to get visa on arrival in Tanzania. I have Indian Pasport. At present i am in Kuwait, i have some work in Tanzania. Can i travel from Kuwait to Tanzania and thereafter to India,after three months.
Hi Dipak, Yes, you can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania.
Matthew,
I am looking to do 10 weeks volunteer work on Zanzibar, I’m told I need a business visa @ 250 dollars, and a further permit after 1 week working for another 200 dollars, can you confirm the exact requirements, traveling in January 2018 many thanks
Hi Matthew, thank you for the information. We would like to confirm if it’s upon arrival in getting Tourist Visa for Philippine passport holder? Thank you,
Hi Cherryl, you’ll be fine — no trouble getting a visa on arrival.
Hi Matthew, wonderfully useful page!!! – But still I have a question.
We are flying from UK to Dar Es S via Nairobi (2 hours in transit, not leaving airport)
After 5 days on the mainland and safari, we then fly from Selous to Zanzibar for the rest of our holiday.
The Tanzanian Embassy here in UK tell me i do NOT need a yellow fever vac. My travel agent says i do.
Im hoping not, as I have an auto immune problem plus over 60, making the yellow fever vac inadvisable.
WILL a letter of exemption from my doctor here in Uk do????
Many thanks for taking the time to help
Hi Deborah,
You should be okay since you are over 60. That said, please read my experience here–
http://liveandletsfly.boardingarea.com/2017/01/05/almost-denied-entry-zanzibar/
-Matthew
Hi Matthew, really useful blog! You are indeed doing all travellers a great service! I am an Indian citizen living in India and have a business trip to Zanzibar coming up and as per your response to Dipak, a visa on arrival is possible. They mention a yellow fever vaccination. I am 69 years old. Do I need to have the vaccination before I emplane? And what documents do I need? Their website http://www.tanzrepdelhi.com gives a list . Cheers
Due to your age, you should not require one. However, it seems quite arbitrary and that white and brown (i.e. non black) visitors are especially targeted. If you have one, your international vaccination card will be sufficient. But if not, don’t get a shot just in case.
Hi Matthew, Thanks for the info in your blog.
(as I’m retired) I want to stay in Tanzania on and off for a year in total. ( Also I will be visiting friends in Kenya). reading the Visa requirements a single entry will allow you 90 days in total.
A multi entry visa valid for 1 year will allow 120 days aggregate
which is the best option/s for me ? to allow me the longest time possible.
If i get single visa’s would I be able to go out of the country and get 4 visa’s to stay 4 x 90 days ?
Any ideas
Thanks Pete
Hi Matthew, Thanks for the details.
We are planning to visit Tanzania with our 19 year old daughter, who will be coming from a 3 month gap program in Kenya (she has the Yellow Fever vac/documentation). None of us have Tanzania visas. We are all U.S. citizens. From your article, we shouldn’t have a problem getting the visas at the airport. But, since our daughter will be coming from Kenya (and not with us) I don’t think she will have access to US $. Do you have any thoughts on that? Would she be able to get crisp unmarked US $ from a bank in Kenya? Or at the airport in Tanzania?
I know you didn’t need passport photos for your visa, but if she does need them, do you know if there is a place to get them made at the airports?
Thanks for your feedback!
Sarah
i am a Nigerian and i would like to visit Tanzania, can i get my visa upon arrival?
Yes, no problem — a visa on arrival is available.
i am a algerian and i would like to visit Tanzania, can i get my visa upon arrival?
Yes, no problem — a visa on arrival is available for citizens of Algeria.
Hello Matthew,
i so happily came across this page. I have to say it made life a lot easier!
Just a quick few questions for yah………
I am a Canadian citizen living in Dubai on a working visa. Can i get my visa upon arrival in Zanzibar? I believe it is $50 USD. Do i need to bring passport sized photos with me? Also do i need yellow fever vaccine?
Thank you very much in advance for your help!
Lisa
Hi,
Thank you so much for all the info. I have a question. I am from Canada though in Goma Congo flying for the UN. I have a visa currently for the Congo. I wanted to do a quick trip to Zanibar, can I get a Visa there? I don’t have photos on me as they were used for my Congo visa and I am not sure if they have places around here to obtain a photo. Any help would be amazing.
Thanks
That’s a difficult one and I don’t want to mislead you, so the answer is I don’t know. I only flew out of Zanzibar, not in.
I arrived via boat…where I did see visa facilities.
Hi! I was wondering, is the visa application open all day? I will arrive at 21.30.. so I hope they are still open at that hour
Yes. I arrived at 2am.
Dear Mr Matthew
canadian can have visa on tanzania airport ?
Thanks
NC
Yes.
I am a South African who is planning on spending 90 days in Tanzania. This is a normal tourist Visa i will be using I have been told that I need proof of a return flight to SA before i can get a Visa in Tanzania. Is it necessary to book a flight back to SA or can i fly from Tanzania straight to Europe. I want to avoid flying back to SA before leaving for Germany. PLease Help Anyone!!!!
@Mike: as long as you have an onward ticket to anywhere outside of Tanzania, you’ll be fine. In all honestly, you likely won’t even need that–I was never asked for one. But an onward ticket to Germany will be 100% accepted. Enjoy your trip.
Hi Matthew, you said you didn’t need a photo on arrival. Was that for others also ? How did they get your picture in the Visa ? Tks
They actually just scanned my passport photo on the passport page.
Hi Sir,
i have a business in Tanzania so i had went 2 times from India to Tanzania in business visa in 90 days period.
Next in future i need to go to Tanzania then which type of visa is suitable for me and what is the documents to be submitted pls tell me.
Hi Matthew
Brilliant on all the info provided..
I do think Kyrgyzstan need a visa in Advance referral visa. But there is no embassy close only in Moscow. Do they issue this on e-visa possibly
Hi Sir,
i have a business in Tanzania so i had went 2 times from India to Tanzania in business visa in 90 days period.
Next in future i need to go to Tanzania then which type of visa is suitable for me and what is the documents to be submitted pls tell me
Dear Mathew,
Thank you for all your time in answering questions here.
Are all VOAs automatically valid for 3 months or do you need to ask immigration for that? Am I able to leave and return on that same visa within that first 3 months? And is it possible to extend that visa for another 3 months without leaving the country? I’m hoping to spend some time in Zanzibar. Thanks so much for your time and knowledge!
Drew
Hi Drew, some is up to the whim of the immigration officer. Generally, they’re flexible but will charge accordingly. Just make clear how long you need the visa. Best to leave and return than overstay the visa, but I cannot speak to if/how to expend it. Good luck.
Thank you, Matthew,
I’ll look into it further but a multiple entry visa looks like a good deal!
Hey Mathew,
I hope if you can answer my question!
I would like to travel to Tanzania end of this months or beginning of February for a business. I have a Jordanian Passport and currently living in Germany. I am working with a German company and we have a project in Tanzania. the max. stay for me will be 3 months. Can I get a Visa on arrivals with a Jordanian passport or I should apply for a visa here in Germany?
I will be very glad hearing from you
Hala
Dear Hala,
A visa on arrival is available:
Information as of 02JAN18 / 1208 UTC
National Jordan (JO) /Residence Germany (DE)
Embarkation Germany (DE) /Destination Tanzania (TZ)
Tanzania (TZ)
Passport required.
– Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa Issuance:
Visa required, except for Nationals of Jordan can obtain a
visa on arrival. Visa must be paid with notes of USD 50.- or
USD 100.-.
Warning:
– Passports and passport replacing documents of all visitors
must contain at least 1 unused visa page
– Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Thank you, then I don’t have to worry about issuing a visa for Tanzania before leaving Germany.
Actually sir..one of my close friend lives in Tanzania and also he is citizen of Tanzanian Republic so he picked A2 type of visa for my arrival..usually a validity for visitors or relatives it’s just 90days..but I wants to stay there more than 90days..so Is there anyway to excetend my validity more than 90days..actually am a single entry and citizen of India Republic
I don’t know the answer, but I believe others have had trouble and been forced to leave the country then return. You’d have to check with the immigration office in Dar Es Salaam.
Hi Mathew,
I am an Indian passport holder living in Dubai. I am holding Dubai residence visa as well, am I eligible for visa in arrival in Zanzibar? Also I am reading that yellow fever card is not needed when travelling on a direct flight, can you confirm. Thanks
Yes to the visa on arrival and no vaccination needed as long as your passport does not show evidence of having visited yellow fever regions.
Thank you so much for confirming
Hi Mathew,
I am going to Tanzania in mars as a exchange student.
I am going to be there for 3 months (90 days). I know I can get the 3 months visa for 90 days. But I want to stay for around 10 more days. Is it possible? how do I get an extension, when I am down there?
Hope you will answer.
Kamilla
Kamilla, Good question. I’d recommend you talk to immigration authorities upon arrival…I don’t see a provision for extending your visa beyond 90 days.
Hi please kindly get back to me sir .i live in Nigeria and ould like to visit tanzania in two months time how much will i be paying for visa fee and can i get visa at the port of entry aswell??
You can get a visa on arrival. Bring USD.
Hi Matthew! Thank you for such useful information! Love bumping into blogs like this 🙂
I have Portuguese Passport, could you please give me the Visa requirements?
Thanks a lot!
Hi Raquel, you will have no trouble obtaining a visa on arrival. Safe travels!
Hi Matthew,
Thank you for all the invaluable information. I’m travelling from the Los Angeles to Dar Es Salaam and wondering if it is possible to obtain a yellow fever vaccination upon arrival. Your thoughts?
Possible, but not recommended.
Hi Mathew, I am of Indian Nationality – are we permitted to get visa on arrival.
Yes, no problem obtaining a visa on arrival.
Hi Sir Matthew,
I have a question, I will be traveling in Tanzania this coming March, what are the requirements for Philippine Passport Holder and this is a sponsored trip by my American boyfriend, we will travel together.
Please help me with regards on this, I already search different blogged and Tanzania info’s, some are accurate requirements, some are not in the list of Tanzania.
Your positive response will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ash
Hi Ash,
You will be able to purchase a visa on arrival. Here is the precise language–
Passport required.- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa Issuance:
Visa required, except for Nationals of Philippines can obtain
a visa on arrival. Visa must be paid with notes of USD 50.- or
USD 100.-.
Warning:
- Passports and passport replacing documents of all visitors
must contain at least 1 unused visa page
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Enjoy your trip!
Hi Matthew – super helpful. Can you please confirm something for me – for an American a visa to enter Tanzania is $100 per person. We are in Tanzania for 7 days. One visa will be okay for each of us OR do you have to purchase a visa for each day, $100/day.
I am hopeful that we received misinformation and just one visa per person will be sufficient ($100/visa in total for 7 days).
Thank you!
Thank you!
Hi Tina,
Your visa will be good for the duration of your visit. You only have to pay once.
Hi Matthew,
Thank you so much! Your input was a big help! God Bless always!
Thanks again!
Ash
Please can a Nigerian get a Visa on Arrival to Tanzania? Please confirm
Hi Matthew,
I will like to also visit Tanzania, am a Nigerian and i would like to understand the process.
do i need to purchase a Visa fee and go fo interview as in other embassies?
Hi Martina,
No, you are able to obtain a visa upon arrival.
Hi Matthew ,
I am an Indian Passport holder / National planning to travel to Tanzania .I plan to travel to Nairobi ( kenya ) by Air and later take a Bus from Nairobi to Moshi ( Tanzania ) and onward to Dar es Salam also by Bus . I will be crossing the border at Namanga Border Post and would like to know if I will get a Visa on Arrival at the Border . I have a confirmed Air Ticket from Dar es Salam back to Mumbai.
Please guide me with my Visa On Arrival at MALANGA for Tanzania and documents required .
Thanks
Shirish
Hi Matthew, I am an australian, flying into Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta and connecting to Kilimanjaro. I will be spending a week in Tanzania, then travvelling by road into Kenya. Do I need to arrange visas for Tanzania and Kenya prior to leaving Australia? or can I get the visas on arrival at the airports?
I heard that as of late 2017, cash is no longer accepted but I could not find any information on the Internet. Do you know? Thank you
From my reports, cash is still accepted.
Hi Mathew,
I will have to travel Tanzania for a 2 months Project in Business Visa. There was LOI received from Tanzania but my company travel desk didnt accept it saying that LOI was only for 19th March to 31st March. We need LOI for 2 months till the date you stay there. Now the management is planning to send me with Business Visa on arrival.Can you pls let me know any difference between Business Visa on arrival and Business Visa with LOI.
Also please let me know is it safe to travel with Business Visa on arrival.
Also please let me know Yellow Fever Vaccination is must for Tanzania.
Regards
Vivek U
@Vivek,
I would procure your visa in advance, if possible. Where is your diplomatic mission. Even so, you can risk obtaining it on arrival. Bring vaccination card along in case you visit Zanzibar. I was not asked for it at Dar Es Saalam.
Hi Matthew,
My Girl friend is travelling to Zanzibar from Lagos Nigeria in two week time, is she eligible for visa on arrival in Zanzibar? She carries a Nigerian passport. Also would she need the yellow fever immunisation?
I am also travelling to Zanzibar at the same time but in my own case I have both British and Nigerian passport. Do I also qualify to obtain the visa on arrival? In both cases how much would it cost. Kind Regard.
Hi Abi,
Here is what TIMATIC says:
Information as of 25MAR18 / 0507 UTCNational Nigeria (NG) /Embarkation Nigeria (NG)
Destination Tanzania (TZ)
Tanzania (TZ)
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa Issuance:
Visa required, except for Nationals of Nigeria can obtain a
visa on arrival. Visa must be paid with notes of USD 50.- or
USD 100.-.
Warning:
- Passports and passport replacing documents of all visitors
must contain at least 1 unused visa page
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Tanzania (TZ)
Passengers arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting
countries with risk of yellow fever transmission
or Rwanda and not holding a yellow fever vaccination
certificate are subject to vaccination upon arrival:
- Fee: USD 50.- for nationals of Nigeria.
Exempt from Yellow Fever vaccination:
- Children under 1 year of age and adults above 60 years of
age.
- Passengers transiting countries with risk of yellow fever
transmission within 12 hours if not leaving the transit
areas.
- Holders of a certificate of contraindication on medical
grounds.
Recommended:
- Malaria prophylaxis: malaria risk, mainly due to P.
falciparum, exists throughout the year in the whole country
below 1800 meters. Recommended prevention: C.
Hi Matthew,
I am a Filipino holding Philippine Passport. I am planning to visit TZ on May 2018. I knew that Philippine passport holder are allowed for visa-upon-arrival.
Question:
1. Is it hard to get business visa in TZ? Is the process the same with tourist visa application?
Hi Matthew,
I am a (UK) passport holder. What ports of entry can I get a visa on arrival?
The link above is not working.
Regards
Lee
DAR/JRO/ZNZ
Proper Online Application Form?
Hi Matthew. Are you aware of a site where I can download a current, VOA for Airport Application form? I’ve not found one yet. I thought I’d have one already filled out prior to landing, in case we’re not given one on board.
Thank you, Matthew!!!
Drew
No online site that I am aware of, unfortunately.
I found one at:
https://tzhc.uk/visa-application
Hello Mathew.
I will be traveling to Tanzania from Cameroon ( I am a Cameroonian citizen),
I intend to spend three days in Tanzania (horny moon).
Do i need a VISA prior to arrival or will i be issued a VISA upon arrival?
Thanks
Hi Emmanuel, congrats on your wedding. You can receive one on arrival.
I am coming from the UK do I have to bring USD$ to pay for the visa on arrival or can I pay in their local currency?
Do you also need passport photos?
USD. Passports photos are a technical requirement, but I was not asked for them.
Hello, I have three questions: I am Finnish and flying to Zanzibar from Brazil. I would like to know
a) As a proof of a ticket out of Tanzania, is an unpaid reservation of a flight out of the country enough (since my travel plans are still open) or does it have to be a paid onward ticket out of Tanzania? Is a bus ticket ok or does it have to be a flight?
b) Will they accept my yellow fever vaccination card? I had my yellow fever vaccination the year 2008 – exactly 10 years ago. Should I renew it before taking a flight or can I trust that they will accept my vaccination card? Brazil is yellow fever area.
c) I am from Finland. Can I have a visa on arrival in the airport of Zanzibar?
@Maaria:
a.) held reservation is fine for proof of onward journey
b.) I would risk the Yellow Fever card from 10 years ago, but this is just my best speculation
c.) No problem obtaining visa at airport.
Is it possible for a Finnish person to get a business visa on arrival in Zanzibar airport? If yes,what are the requirements?
Hi Matthew,
I will be flying into DAR soon and we have decided to obtain a passport upon arrival in Tanzania at 10pm. We are American citizens. Is Immigration/Visa office open 24 hours? Meaning do you think we will have any problems getting our visa after 10pm? Any help would be appreciated. We did not want to risk sending our passports off to get a visa prior to arrival.
THANKS!!!
Yes, open 24/7.
Hi. my sister is coming from Canada to Tanzania, she as two passports does she ues her Canadian Passport or her British Passport, for Visas..
Doesn’t matter…price will be the same. I’d use Canadian just in case the passport officer has any resentment against the old colonial overlords.
Hello Mathew I traveling to Tanzania with a travel documents ( passport) but I don’t have enough time to obtain a visa my departure date is on the 5th of June 2018 5 days from now is it possible to get it at arrival in Tanzania ?
What country issued your passport?
Do Paksitani nationals need visa before travelling or visa on arrival is possible? I will be travelling from Dubai. Resident there.
Visa on arrival is possible.
Hi Matthew, I will be traveling to JRO from JFK on Turkish Airlines with a change of planes in Istanbul. The flight stops in Zanzibar for 55min before arriving in JRO. I’m wondering if the visa on arrival will be issued in Zanzibar or JRO?
Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth, would be in JRO unless you choose to get off in ZNZ.
hello i am from malta and will be travelling to Tanzania .. do i need a visa
You can purchase a visa upon arrival.
hello Matthew,
I find your information enormously helpful, I will be traveling with my husband and 2 daughters (12 and 13) to Tanzania, Zanzibar from Kenya airport and middle east, Bahrain , Originally.
We are German nationals.
Can we get visa to Tanzania upon our arriver in Zanzibar from Kenya? And visa to Kenya upon our arriver to Nairobi airport from Bahrain? Please advice.
Thank you for your help,
Vendy
Hi Vendy, the visa in arrival in Tanzania won’t be an issue. As for Kenya, I believe it must be issued in advance.
Hi Matthew, I’m an American flying from San Francisco CA to Kilimanjaro, connections through London and Addis Ababa. Last leg of my flights is Addis Ababa to Kilimanjaro (4 hour layover in Addis). I won’t be leaving the airport in Addis but wondering if I will need a Yellow Fever vaccine certificate since my flight to Tanzania is coming from Ethiopia?
Thanks for your help!
I would have it just in case, but according to my reading of the regulations you can tell them you were just transiting Addis and did not leave the airport.
Hi Matthew, you are doing a great job. Can a Nigerian get a visa on arrival Da Salem airport?
Yes, no problem obtaining one on arrival.
Hi matthew,
Am a nigerian,i want to travel next week to Zanzibar,can i get visa on arrival and what other document do i have to go with….plss will be waiting for a reply…
You will be able to obtain a visa on arrival with a Nigerian passport.
Hi.mathew
Want to ask if u have single entry visa of tanzania can u travel to kenya and uganda and come back with same visa because its east african comunity within period of visa..3 months
Or have to get another visa…
Pls help
Thanks
That’s a great question. My visa was a multiple-entry visa, so it would have been no problem to visit Kenya and Uganda and then return.
HI ,
Vietnamese can to make vísa on arrival to Tanzania?
can you help me,
in vietnam not have Embasssy Tanzania
Yes, no problem obtaining visa on arrival.
Hi. I tried to open the link regarding the countries which are allowed visa on arrival but the link does not open. I am from Pakistan hence can you provide me some written confirmation from any website that being a Pakistani citizen i can travel to Tanzania and get visa on arrival or can i apply online and get Evisa. Have travelled to over 26 countries so far for vacations. Thanks. Regards, aamir patel
Hi Aamir,
You can obtain a visa on arrival. This is from TIMATIC:
Information as of 05JUL18 / 0429 UTCNational Pakistan (PK) /Embarkation Pakistan (PK)
Destination Tanzania (TZ)
Tanzania (TZ)
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa Issuance:
Visa required, except for Nationals of Pakistan can obtain a
visa on arrival. Visa must be paid with notes of USD 50.- or
USD 100.-.
Warning:
- Passports and passport replacing documents of all visitors
must contain at least 1 unused visa page
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Tanzania (TZ)
Passengers arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting
countries with risk of yellow fever transmission
or Rwanda and not holding a yellow fever vaccination
certificate are subject to vaccination upon arrival:
- Fee: USD 50.- for nationals of Pakistan.
Exempt from Yellow Fever vaccination:
- Children under 1 year of age and adults above 60 years of
age.
- Passengers transiting countries with risk of yellow fever
transmission within 12 hours if not leaving the transit
areas.
- Holders of a certificate of contraindication on medical
grounds.
Recommended:
- Malaria prophylaxis: malaria risk, mainly due to P.
falciparum, exists throughout the year in the whole country
below 1800 meters. Recommended prevention: C.
Hi! I am planning a trip to Zanzibar. Does it require me to secure a visa from Tanzania prior to flying to Zanzibar? Or can i get a visa from the airport of Zanzibar?
Thanks!
You are flying into Zanzibar or will be in Tanzania first?
Your information and site are very informative. We are Americans and have a trip planned to Kenya and then Tanzania for 2019. It seems like you recommend that we wait to obtain the needed VISA at the border. We have seen other conflicting information, such as “It is recommended to get your Visa before entry”, imply to get it ahead of time. My agent says we can wait. Our flight will be from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro Airport. We will be on a tour so your information will be very helpful.
You can obtain a visa upon arrival — there is no need to get it in advance.
Hi,
thanks for your post.
My boyfriend and I are flying to Tanzania (from Germany to Kilimanjaro airport) in september with Condor. After safari, we’re flying to Zanzibar via domestic flight from Kilimanjaro airport. We have the german nationality. So, are there any problems to get the visa on arrival at Kilimanjaro airport? Do we need something else after landing at Zanzibar or is it the same visa?
Thanks!
No problem obtaining a visa upon arrival in Kilimanjaro. You will not need a separate visa when you fly to Zanzibar, but your vaccination card may be inspected upon landing.
Hi Matthew,
Thanks for all the info. I’m basically doing the same thing as Verena, you mentioned vaccination card though. Does that just mean a yellow fever card? I’m reading mixed reports that we don’t really need one. I’m coming from the USA . Thanks.
I was asked for one at Zanzibar and recommend bringing it.
Hi Matthew,
Great information! My friend is a Georgian passport holder meeting me for a trek in Tanzania. Do you know if Georgian citizens can obtain visa on arrival in JRO? I’ve seen conflicting information that they may need a referral first.
Thanks!
Hi Nick,
Georgian citizens do indeed require a visa referral. A visa on arrival is NOT available. See below:
Information as of 14JUL18 / 1641 UTCNational Georgia (GE) /Embarkation Georgia (GE)
Destination Tanzania (TZ)
Tanzania (TZ)
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa Issuance:
Visa required, except for Nationals of Georgia can obtain a
visa on arrival if they have a referral visa.
Warning:
- Passports and passport replacing documents of all visitors
must contain at least 1 unused visa page
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Tanzania (TZ)
Passengers arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting
countries with risk of yellow fever transmission
or Rwanda and not holding a yellow fever vaccination
certificate are subject to vaccination upon arrival:
- Fee: USD 50.- for nationals of Georgia.
Exempt from Yellow Fever vaccination:
- Children under 1 year of age and adults above 60 years of
age.
- Passengers transiting countries with risk of yellow fever
transmission within 12 hours if not leaving the transit
areas.
- Holders of a certificate of contraindication on medical
grounds.
Recommended:
- Malaria prophylaxis: malaria risk, mainly due to P.
falciparum, exists throughout the year in the whole country
below 1800 meters. Recommended prevention: C.
Thanks Matthew! It is interesting because each of the Tanzanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassy in UK and US and Russia do not list Georgia on the list of referral countries. I wonder why Timatic has conflicting information. I’ve even reached out the Embassy in Moscow, and they confirmed this. Anyway, thanks again for posting the Timatic info.
Nick
The ONLY points of entry issuing Tanzanian visas are Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro airports. You will not be able to get one at any other port, or at border crossings. You cannot obtain one from outside Tanzania. Very few airlines distribute entry paperwork and the country forms get VERY MIXED UP on the counters at Dar. It can take a VERY long time to get your passport stamped, as many international fights arrive around 3:00 a.m. and the lines are very long. Sometimes an officer will ask for your passport and $$ and then disappear, which can be disconcerting, but they always reappear with your documents. The process is much better organized and faster at Kili. Please bring new (2006 or later) $50.00 or $100.00 bills. Business visas require a letter from a host business, usually additional paperwork, and will be much more expensive. It is worth it. Tanzanian’s are amazing and you will be welcomed joyously.
Hi Mel,
Does it take long for them to actually process the Visa once you get to the counter?
Also, my tavel group are flying into Dar before connecting to Killimanjaro Airport. I’m guessing they will have to go through customes and get the visa once they land in Dar and not doing this at Kil.Airport. There is a 1hour 10min time gap before there connecting flight, do you think they will have time? Thank you.
Marcus it depends with the time you arrive at JKNIA (Dar Airport), I am from Tanzania and the airport gets a bit crowded in the afternoon when you have KQ, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, SAA and Qatar etc etc all arriving within a span of like 1hr window. Then the immigration & arrival lounge will be crowded. If you arrive with night flights like SwissAir, KLM, Turkish etc usually the area is less crowded and you can process your visa much faster. Find out which flight your group is using if you land in Dar between 4pm-5pm its very crowded most of the days.
Addendum – If traveling from Kenya, you MUST have proof of a yellow fever inoculation, otherwise you will be refused entry, or in some cases, be made to get one at a steeply marked-up price.
Hi Matthew,
Finding all your information very helpful thankyou. Just wondering how long it takes for them to process the visa and get through customs? I’m flying into Dar before getting on my connecting flight to Killimanjaro. There is only a 1 hour 10min gap before this flight. Will that be enough time? I’m guessing I will have to get my visa when I land in Dar or will I be getting it in Killimjaro?
Will I need a yellow fever card if I’m only going to Killimanjaro? I’m coming from Australia. Thank you.
This will cut it close, but you can probably still make it. I would still travel with a yellow fever card, but I was not asked for one.
Can you please clarify the “transit visa?” I will be traveling on a tour from U.S. to Kenya for four nights. We then fly to Tanzania and stay for three nights. We fly back to Kenya from Tanzania. Clearly this is less than 14 days. We have return (onward) tickets to Kenya (and the U.S.). We also have a Kenya visa. Does this itinerary qualify to get a transit visa?
Yes, you can get a transit visa. But for U.S. passports, it is the same price so you might as well just get the tourist visa and have the chance to re-enter Tanzania (just in case).
Dear Matthew,
My boss and family will fly to Tanzania from Thailand, he will arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and then go back from Zanzibar. He and his kids are French, and his wife is Indonesian. 1) Can all of them get the on arrival visa? 2) Do Tanzania have online visa that we can apply in advance? Because in Thailand don’t have their embassy. Thank you in advance 🙂
Hello Tantakan, all can receive visas on arrival. These cannot be done in advance online.
Thank you Matthew ^_^
Hi Matthew,
Thanks for all your assistance to everybody inc me.LOL. I’m a citizen of Fiji and am unsure of eligibility of getting a Tanzanian visa upon arrival. Do you think I would be issued one?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
Bula Francis! You can obtain one upon arrival:
Information as of 14AUG18 / 1352 UTCNational Fiji (FJ) /Embarkation Fiji (FJ)
Destination Tanzania (TZ)
Tanzania (TZ)
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa Issuance:
Visa required, except for Nationals of Fiji can obtain a visa
on arrival. Visa must be paid with notes of USD 50.- or USD
100.-.
Warning:
- Passports and passport replacing documents of all visitors
must contain at least 1 unused visa page
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Hi, Matthew,
your successful experience with visa on arrival encouraged us not to send our passports to Sweden. However, we still cannot find confident answer on our case: our flight is from Istanbul to Kilimanjaro (with a 55 minutes stop at Zanzibar). Flight is operated by Turkish airlines and it is only indicated that a flight is with one stop (Zanzibar). Perhaps we will not be asked to move from transit zone thus we will not require the visa. However maybe you know this for sure?
Also we will return to Zanzibar from Arusha and then go back to Dar es Salaam through the harbor. Will we require a multiple entry visa?
Thank you in advance,
Judita
In my experience, you remain on the aircraft.
Matthew, I am a US passport holder and want to obtain my tourist visa upon arrival. Do you know if they issue multiple entry tourist visas upon arrival for $100. I understand the Embassy in DC issues both single and multiple tourist visas for the same fee- $100. I don’t want to have to pay $100 each time I enter Tanzania (since I will go to Mozambique in between). Thank you.
They will issue a double entry (or multiple entry) upon arrival. I received a two-year multiple entry visa at JRO.
Dear Matthew,
I have two questions,
1. I’m UK passorport holder, flying from Heathrow in December. Upon arrival, can I pay for the Vista in £ (GBP) or will I have to exchange USD before hand either in DAR or Heathrow? Also is it £50 or £100?
2. A friend of mine is from Argentina a holder of a Argentine passport, so as you’ve pretty much answered the same question, will she be able to purchase a Tourist vista upon arrival as well?
Many thanks
Argentina is no problem upon arrival. I don’t believe you’ll be able to pay in GBP. In Kilimanjaro, it was USD only.
Does this apply to “domestic” arrivals in to Tanzania? I’ll be flying from JNB to JRO, and want to do visa on arrival when I land there. I’ll already be in South Africa prior to arriving in Tanzania.
Hi Matthew, Thanks for this article! As the links don’t work well, I’m wondering if it is ok for a Netherlands citizen to get a visa on arrival in Dar es Salaam?
Best regards,
Jesper
Hi Jesper, no problem as a Dutch citizen.
I travel from nigeria to tanzania dareesalaam airport they are telling me no entry visa that I should have come with it from nigeria I dont understand anything here
According to TIMATIC, you can obtain one on arrival.
Dear Matthew,
I read that you can only apply for a Vista if you have proof of your outgoing/ return flight.
What ‘Proof’ is that?
If I’ve brought the outgoing tickets from one airline which I’ve then printed out 24hrs before the initial outbound flight, but my return tickets are from a separate airline and can only be printed out 24hrs before that fligjt, but I obviously can’t print them out as the return flight is 3 months away.
So I’m basically asking what form of proof will they be asking for, such as email the confirmation with my e-ticket number, will that information be valid as I won’t have my actual return tickets on me?
Many thanks
Hi Matthew
A client of mine is flying from Australia to Tanzania on a UK Passport at the end of November. He is a touring musician and I won’t have a chance to apply for a visa in the UK on his behalf with his passport as he is away with it in the US now, and then heads to Auz, then onto Tanzania. I am almost 100% sure he will be able to apply for a visa upon entry. Can you please advise? He is there on holiday with family for a couple of weeks. He will have proof of return flights.
Thanks!
Chloe
100% confirmed he can obtain a visa upon arrival.
Hi Matthew,
When you went to Tanzania, were you required to get the yellow fever vaccine? I won’t be coming from an endemic country, thus not needed according to the CDC. But some websites say that they will refuse entry and insist on giving you the shot when you arrive and need to get the visa.
Thanks and hope to hear from you.
I was not asked to produce it in Dar Es Saalam, but it was required when I got off the boat in Zanzibar before I could enter the island.
Hi Matthew
Did you get the vaccine in the USA or in Zanzibar?
South Africa.
Hi Matthew,
I’m going to Zanzibar from Ethiopia (from Paris) with my husband who is French. I am American. I read that we don’t need to get visas ahead of time, but we can apply upon arrival in Zanzibar. Is that correct? And yes, I see we need to have our yellow fever vaccination cards, but how recent does the vaccination have to be? SO it’s 100 dollars for me as an American, and 50 dollars for French citizens for the visa, is that correct?
And lastly, do we pay cash or credit card upon arrival in Zanzibar?
Thank you very much.
The vaccine need not be recent. You are correct on visa prices. Plan to pay with USD, crisp and new.
I am from Nigeria and I want to visit Zanzibar by DEC.. What documents do I need to get visa at arrived in Zanzibar?
Hi Kolade,
You must obtain a visa PRIOR to arrival. A visa on arrival is NOT available for citizens of Nigeria.
Information as of 21NOV18 / 1834 UTCNational Nigeria (NG) /Embarkation Nigeria (NG)
Destination Tanzania (TZ)
Tanzania (TZ)
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be
valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa required.
Warning:
- Passports and passport replacing documents of all visitors
must contain at least 1 unused visa page
- Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused
entry.
Tanzania (TZ)
Passengers arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting
countries with risk of yellow fever transmission
or Rwanda and not holding a yellow fever vaccination
certificate are subject to vaccination upon arrival:
- Fee: USD 50.- for nationals of Nigeria.
Exempt from Yellow Fever vaccination:
- Children under 1 year of age and adults above 60 years of
age.
- Passengers transiting countries with risk of yellow fever
transmission within 12 hours if not leaving the transit
areas.
- Holders of a certificate of contraindication on medical
grounds.
Recommended:
- Malaria prophylaxis: malaria risk, mainly due to P.
falciparum, exists throughout the year in the whole country
below 1800 meters. Recommended prevention: C.
Dear Matthew
Thanks for your post. I am a citizen of India traveling to Tanzania. Do I need to get a invitation letter for getting a tourist visa to Tanzaina?
For getting Visa on arrival, do I need any other document apart from the below:
– a valid passport with an empty visa page
– application form, duly completed
– 2 passport size photos
– Copy of return ticket
– Proof of yellow fever vaccination
-Payment of application fee($50)
I am landing at Dar es Salaam, Is there a separate immigration at Zanzibar?
Immigration is separate in Zanzibar, but you can use the same visa, which you will be able to obtain upon arrival as an Indian citizen.
A question and a comment. Are the forms to be filled out for an on-arrival visa application to Tanzania available on-line? If I remember correctly, the form required for a pre-arrival visa is not the correct one.
As I recall when I went through the on-arrival process in 2016, no photos were required but they take my photograph during the processing steps. Unless I’m wrong about something here, that the Tanzanian visa you show above contains your photograph confirms my remembrance. You might mention this.
You are correct on both accounts. The form is not available online, but your airline will provide it. If they don’t, it is available upon arrival. While two passport photos are technically required, I also wasn’t asked for them. Indeed, they take your picture during the processing, though they used my actual passport picture for the picture on the visa.
Interesting… am I correct that they somehow duplicated the photo in your passport and applied it to the visa, or did they use one of your passport photos that you brought with you?
They used the photo in my passport: I never surrendered any photos (though I had them). Note sure how, but I’m sure that is easily accomplished with a scanner and the right software.
Thank you. Really good information that I’ve passed on to my friends who are safaring with me to Kenya and Tanzania in March.
Hi Matthew
We are going to Uganda, Tanzania and then my kids are going on to Zanzibar. Do they ned a multi entry Visa due to going from Tanzania to Zanzibar and then to Dar el Salam to depart back to NZ?
Regards
Tracey
Technically no, but they’ll have multiple entry visas anyway, since that is what is issued to citizens of NZ.
Hi Mathew,
Im an Albanian citizen that will be traveling to Tanzania for 10 days holidays
in one week.
As Albanian citizen can I obtain visa on arrival ?
best,
Frank
Hi Frank. You can obtain a visa on arrival. Have a safe trip!
Hello! This article was very helpful. My husband, two children and I are traveling abroad for six months. Our plans have changed and we would love to visit Tanzania! I have two questions: 1. Are visas on arrival ever denied? I’m worried about waiting to do it until the airport, but we need our passports with us and are in lots of different countries until we would go in June. Will I be able to get on a plane going to Tanzania without a visa? 2. Do you recommend getting the Yellow Fever vaccine? The CDC says they don’t generally recommend it, but it would be for my two little kids so I’m leaning towards just getting it to be safe. Thanks!
I recommend the vaccine. When I visited Zanzibar, it was required and I hope you will include Zanzibar on your trip.
Don’t worry about obtaining the visa on arrival. I have never heard of anyone being denied.
Hi Matthew,
Do Ethiopians living in the U.S. but without American passport be issued Tanzanian visa on arrival? How about in Eritrea?
Thanks,
Dean
Citizens of both Eritrea and Ethiopians CANNOT obtain a visa on arrival. A visa must be obtained in advance to visit Tanzania.
Hi Matthew I did comment earlier but it wasn’t Clear
On the 12th Feb I will be traveling to Dar Es Salaam after 4 years with my sister. Via a 2 hour Dubai Transit
. However we will need visas I’ve got 100 usd with me can I give that with mine and my sisters Passport to obtain our Tourist Visa?
Or shall I get 2X 50 dollars done from money exchange in LEICESTER.
Also I’ve found a form for the visa which requires 2X Passport size Pictures is that the Correct form?
Please let me know thank you.
Matthew,
Have you or anyone reading this blog utilized the New Tanzania Online Visa portal yet?
Link below.
https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/
Thanks
Hi Matthew,
The e -visa website you mentioned above says ‘error’ .Where can I find the two forms needed for visa on arrival?
I will be in TZ for a conference March 16-23rd. Do I need a tourist visa or will a transit visa suffice?
I am a US citizen living/working in China.
You’ll still be able to obtain one on arrival or on your flight to Tanzania. I would not worry. It’s not surprising the website is messed up.
Hi Mathew,
First of all thank u so much for this blog, you dont know how much time and thinking efforts u saved for me planning my trip to tanzania.
I have one question thoght, I am flying to zanzibar through dar es salam on my way there I wont have time to enter dar es salam, so I will take the flight to zanzibar and get the visa upon arrival to zanzibar, i however wanted to spend a day in dar es salam on my way back, so will take a flight from zanzibar to dar es salam, will my zanzibar visa be valid to enter dar es salam? Or will i require to get another visa to spend a day in dar es salam?
Hi Fadwa, your Zanzibar visa will be valid for Dar es Salam. Enjoy your trip!
Hi matthew,
Good evening!
Thank you for your detailed blog information. Im mharz from a filipino citizen and im planning to travel after one week in tanzania but i will be travelling from saudi to dubai and to Tanzania. Is it possible to get my visa upon arrival? Thank you
Hi Mharz, you can get your visa on arrival. Enjoy the trip!
Hey Matthew,
I’ll be flying from addis ababa (ADD) via DAR with a 3 hour layover to JNB. Will I to get a transit visa?
Thank You
You should not need one. You are flying on ET connecting to SA?
yes
Thank You for the quick reply. And its a 2 hour layover not three. On ET to DAR then connecting on a SA to JNB.
No visa necessary.
I’m travelling to dar es salaam this August 1st and it’s my direct flight from india Mumbai do I still have to show them Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate?
Do you have a vaccination or have you not done it?
I am US citizen. I travel from NYC to Dar es Salam and then fly to Zanzibar to stay there 7days. After that, I fly to Seychelles. Do I need a regular visa or just transit one? Will I be able to obtain it at the airport?
You can obtain either one at the airport, but I believe the cost is the same so you are better off with the multi-entry tourist visa.
Hi, Thank you, for proving us with this information. you’re apprecited. I have a quick question though. i have decided that i will obtain a visa upon arrival in Tanzania. As american citizen passport holder, do i have to have an accomodation or cover letter when applying for a visa at the airport as leisure/vacation? were you asked for one?
I was not asked for one.
Hi Matthew, thank you for this post. I now know that I can obtain a visa on the arrival since I’m an American passport holder. So I have a question about the forms. I’m to Dar Es Salaam and I’m going as a tourist. Do we really have to fill everything even if I don’t know the number and street? I have a family friend who who lives there and will be touring with me when I reach the country. My friend doesn’t work for an agency or anything like that. He just want to help me and he lives there. He isn’t sure about the address as he explained many houses don’t have house numbers. Does filling the forms really matter what you know and don’t know ? can I just fill what I know? I need help on this because I don’t want to stuck over little things that aren’t big of a deal. Can you help me on filling the forms out, I need help.
Just pick a hotel and write in the name. You don’t even need the address. They don’t check.
Hi Matthew. Thank you for this article. I’m planning to travel with 22 year old daughter who doesn’t work because she was in school. She just took a break so we can travel to Tanzania for a couple of weeks. I know we can obtain visa upon arrival. But Will she be able to get a visa even if she doesn’t work? Im asking because she will have to fill the occupation. I will be the one paying for her expenses while with her. Do I have to have some sort of proof to show that I will be paying for everything? Or is it just fine since I will be there along? I want my daughter on this trip.
Thank you
Anjela
Hi Anjela, you’ll have no trouble getting a visa for her. They don’t closely examine the form and if there are any questions, you are there to vouch for her.
Hi Matthew,
thank you for your article. We booked a flight to Daressalam with transit to Zanzibar, which is our final destination. Which airport should we state in our visa application as port of entry? Daressalam or Zanzibar?
Thank you for your answer.
Best
Dominik
Is the DAR-ZNZ flight a through flight? (one flight number)
No, the flights have different numbers…
Hi Matthew. First let me thank you for this information. We are American passport holders. My sisters are booking their tickets to Dar Es Salaam. The purpose is to go visit our relatives. Can this type of visa be obtained upon arrival? I also heard that they have to have invitation letters from our family members. is there any truth to this? I tried to contact the embassy here and they were all mean, they kept telling us to just check their website that doesn’t say anything about this situation. They really want to get it upon arrival. We don’t know what is recommend for this visit friends and relatives visa. We need help on this.
I would just take tourist visas. It’s the path of least resistance. That way you don’t need invitation letters..
Thank you for responding. Don’t the immigration ask questions like, ” what tour, place and things that you want to see and do here since you coming for tour? They haven’t done the research and they’re going soon.
If they ask questions, what are the questions?
Nope. They are happy to take your money without questions and process your visa.
Hi Matthew, i have a Canadian passport but I am to sure if I can get a visa on arrival in Zanzibar at the airport or if i should get it before? Just want to go for 10 days for diving as a tourist.
No problem obtaining visa on arrival if you fly into Zanzibar.
Hi brother,
Thanks for the article. I was looking at the forms that can be filled upon arrival on line , and it doesn’t state Tourist as a purpose of visit. It only says leisure and holiday, visiting family and friends and so on. In that case what do I choose ? And on that little form it say fill overleaf 1,2 …..8 as appropriate when I looked at closely. what do they mean by that? Or which number do I choose when I’m going for tour? I’m a bit confused about that. And do they help a person when confused?
The agents were very friendly, unlike some other African nations. Just choose leisure for your reason if you are a tourist.
Hi Matthew. I’m going to Tanzania for vacation reason. I’m a US passport holder. Can I obtain this type of vacation visa upon arrival? I’m making sure before making any moves. I’m not going for tour just my vacation. Their website mention tourist. Is a vacation visa available on arrival ?
Visa is the same. You will have no trouble obtaining one upon arrival.
Hi, I am travelling from Australia. Can I purchase a visa on arrival at Zanzibar airport? The closest consulate to us is in Japan and I am concerned regarding time if we have to send our passports.
thanks Matthew.
Yes you can.
Hi Matthew,
We Are Travelling to Tanzania for 6 days, Nov 2019 flying from UK via Amsterdam into Kilimanjaro, then Flying down to Zanzibar for 5 days, Then flight from Zanzibar to UK via Nairobi.
I have been trying to obtain the On line Visa to save time at Arrival Airport, and it only has facility for either, fly in and out of Mainland Tanzania, or Fly in and out of Zanzibar, not both? Do I need to purchase separate visa to leave mainland Tanzania and fly to Zanzibar? Thank you in advance for any info supplied.
No additional visa necessary to visit Zanzibar, though you may need a vaccination card/.
Hi Dear
i M Pradeep from india i have two questions for you..
Can Indian get visa on arrival, for multiple entry visa… if yes than how long duration ,,,/
-Fees charge ,for visa and Yellow fever vaccination…?
You can obtain a multiple-entry visa upon arrival.
Hi Matt,Thank you for all the info that you provided. I am a US citizen and travelling to Tanzania for holiday.I am arriving at Dar es Salam air port and getting my visa on arrival.Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?
I was not asked, but I would take it just in case. Are you going to Zanzibar?
Hi Matthew,
I have a passenger Travelling to Tanzania for 6 days, Feb 2020 flying from Nigeria, Lagos i want to know if they are going to need a visa on arrival or they won’t.
Thank you
Hello Yusuff,
A visa obtained in advance will be required for Nigerian passport holders.
Hi Matthew,
I will be traveling from Tanzania to Zanzibar, then back to Tanzania for one day before traveling back home. Do you know if this will require a multiple entry visa?
Thank you!
Hi Kelli, no, you’ll be okay with a single-entry visa.
Hi Matthew,
Thank you for your quick reply. Is there somewhere you found this information specifically, or do you have experience with it? I’ve been trying to find information about this all day and it’s all been for naught! Haha.
Thanks!
Thank you very much Matthew for sharing such an informative piece of information and all your responses to countless replies. Great work and very helpful for all travelers looking to visit Tanzania.
Hi Matthew, I hope you’re doing well. I’m going as a tourist. I’m planning to stay with my friend at her place. And that forms shows that I have to put down a name of the hotel. What do I do if I will be staying with my friend? Also they need a house number and a PO Box. Is it necessary to have all those things?
Hi Maya, just put down your friend’s address. You should be just fine.
Hi Matthew, thank you for the info. My mom is planning to go to Tanzania with my adult brother who doesn’t work due to medical issues. They are planning to get their visa upon arrival since they are we are US citizens. When it comes to filling the occupation, does he just put “not currently working”? How can mom and my brother go about it ? Can this be a problem? Mom will be supporting him there. He is awesome but medical issues has kept him from working since he was a little boy. We all want him to go and experience life like everyone else. Thank you.