Apply For a Visa
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If you are interested in traveling to Tanzania, you will need to apply for a Tanzania Visa.

You can apply for an electronic visa which will allow you to travel to Tanzania and stay for 30 days.

Types of Visas

There are two types of visas that you can apply for to enter Tanzania.

Tourist Visa

This visa allows you to take part in all tourism activities.

If you are looking to see the scenery, tourist destinations, explore and see family or friends, this is the correct visa for you.

With this type of visa, you will be able to stay in Tanzania for 30 days.

Transit Visa

This visa is designated for travelers transiting through Tanzania on their way to another location.

This is not an appropriate visa if you wish to see tourist attractions or explore. With this visa, you can stay in the country for seven days while transiting to another country.

How to Apply for Electronic Visa

There are three steps to complete when applying for an electronic visa.

Step 1: Application Form

You will need to complete an application form with some of your information, such as your full name, address, and purpose of your trip.

Step 2: Online Payment

The Tanzania Electronic Visa has a fee of 99 Euros. There are many ways that you can pay securely through the website.

Step 3: Check your inbox

You will get an email containing your application number, which you can use to check your visa status.

After ten business days or less, you will receive your electronic visa in your email inbox!

Once you are ready to travel, you will need to bring a printed copy of your electronic visa with you to the airport, along with your passport. These documents will allow you to enter Tanzania.

Which documents do I need for my visa application?

When applying for your Tanzania electronic visa, you need a few documents:

  • Scanned copy of the bio-data page of your passport

  • A digital photograph of yourself

  • A copy of your return ticket

  • Entry visa or onward ticket to the destination country (for transit visa only)

Who Needs a Visa?

Any person who plans to travel to Tanzania from a foreign country must obtain an electronic visa before traveling.

Even children must have a visa, so their parents must apply for one on their behalf.

Is There Anything Else I Need to Know?

  • This Electronic Visa is only for tourism or transit to another country. You cannot use an electronic visa as a business or work permit

  • Your passport must be valid for at least six months after you enter Tanzania

  • You cannot extend your stay with an electronic visa

What to Do in Tanzania?

If you are considering traveling to Tanzania but aren’t sure what you’d like to see or do, here is a list of a few ideas!

  • View the Ngorongoro crater

  • See the beautiful Rift Valley

  • Follow the Great Migration and see wildebeests migrating throughout the Serengeti

  • Explore coral reefs off the coast of Tanzania

If you are looking for more information about touring Tanzania, check out this link .

Best of luck with your application process and travel!