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Tanzania Tourist eVisa requirements

Most international travelers must obtain a Tanzania Tourist eVisa before entering Tanzania for tourism, visiting family and friends, business, or transit.

All travelers visiting the Zanzibar archipelago must also obtain mandatory inbound travel insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC) before arrival, regardless of their visa status.

Required documents for the Tanzania Tourist eVisa

To apply for a Tanzania Tourist eVisa, you typically need the following documents and/or information:

  • A valid passport (must be valid for at least six months from your date of arrival)

  • A recent passport-style photograph

  • A return or onward flight ticket

  • Accommodation details (including hotel name or an invitation letter)

  • A valid email address

Requirements may vary depending on nationality.

Tanzania Tourist eVisa pricing and validity

Tanzania Tourist eVisa

Prices starting from $91.99

Valid for 1 year after issued
Multiple entry
Stay up to 90 days per entry
Get it as fast as 2 days

Fast facts

Average time it takes to apply

20 minutes

iVisa approval rate

99%

Main reason for denials

Incomplete/incorrect passport or travel info

Our Tanzania Tourist eVisa application process

How to apply for your Tanzania Tourist eVisa with iVisa

1

Complete the online application

Check if you need the Tanzania Tourist eVisa and fill out your details using our simplified process on our website or through our app.

2

We review your application

Select your preferred processing speed, pay securely with one of our flexible payment options, and upload the required documents. Our experts will review your application and catch any mistakes before submitting.

3

We submit it for government processing

We are not the Tanzanian government, but will submit your application to them on your behalf.

4

Receive your Tanzania Tourist eVisa

Once approved, you’ll receive an email and information on the next steps and how to use your Tanzania Tourist eVisa to visit the country.

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Frequently asked questions about the Tanzania Tourist eVisa

Yes. The Tanzania eVisa covers both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. However, travelers visiting Zanzibar must now pay for mandatory travel insurance (approx. $44 USD) for 92 days’ cover, via the official Zanzibar portal. This is a separate requirement from the visa.

The Tanzania eVisa is only valid for entry at designated ports:

  • Air: Julius Nyerere (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), Abeid Amani Karume (ZNZ), and Mwanza (MWZ).

  • Land: Namanga, Sirari, Horohoro, Mutukula, Rusumo, Tunduma, and Kasumulu.

  • Sea: Dar es Salaam Port and Zanzibar Port.

Entry through remote border stations may require a physical visa obtained at an embassy.

US citizens are not eligible for the $50 single-entry visa. By government policy, they must apply for the Multiple Entry Visa ($100 USD). This visa is valid for one year and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit.

Citizens from countries like Nigeria, Pakistan, and Lebanon (among others) fall under the Referral Category. These travelers cannot get an instant eVisa and require approval from the Commissioner General of Immigration, which can take up to two months.

If you are arriving from or have transited (for more than 12 hours) through a country with a risk of yellow fever (e.g., Kenya, Ethiopia, or Uganda), you must present an International Certificate of Vaccination upon arrival.

If you plan to leave the airport transit area for less than 7 days, you must apply for a Transit Visa ($30 USD). It is not required if you stay within the international terminal between connecting flights.

No. The eVisa is for pre-arrival only. If you wish to stay longer, you must apply for a formal extension at a local immigration office (like those in Dar es Salaam or Arusha) before your current permit expires.

Processing typically takes a few business days. With iVisa, you can receive your approval in as little as 2 days, depending on the processing speed you select. We recommend applying at least one week before travel.

Citizens of several countries, including Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, and Singapore, are visa-exempt for short stays. They can enter using a valid passport but must still fulfill other entry requirements like having a return ticket.

Yes. Every traveler, including infants, must have an individual eVisa. Parents can manage these applications easily through iVisa using the "Add another person" feature.

Denials are often due to blurry passport photos or typos. If your application is rejected, you can usually re-apply with corrected info. iVisa offers denial protection to help cover costs if your application is not approved.

Yes. A standard single-entry visa can often be extended for an additional 90 days (totaling 180 days) at a Regional Immigration Office within Tanzania. This must be done in person before your original 90 days expire.

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