In November 2018, Tanzania joined the countries that have adopted the electronic visa system. As a result, most nationalities can apply for a visa for Tanzania online. Citizens of Fiji are among the eligible nationalities, so if you want to travel to Tanzania to do some volunteer work, know that Fijian citizens have the opportunity to apply for a Tanzania Volunteer eVisa online. iVisa is here to assist you with the online application process. Do you want further information about the Tanzania Volunteer eVisa? Then read the information we put together for you down below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What requirements do I have to meet to obtain a Tanzania Volunteer eVisa?
As you can imagine, to apply for a Tanzania Volunteer eVisa, you have to meet a few requirements. However, the general consensus is that the necessary documents and information are easy to obtain. Here is what you need:
- Passport – it must keep its validity for at least another 6 months from your arrival date in Tanzania. It must also have one blank page available for stamping.
- Scan of the passport’s information page
- Photo
- Return flight ticket
- Invitation letter – the NGO with which you signed the volunteering contract will issue one for you
- Registration Certificates of the NGO
- E-mail address
- Means of online payment – you are free to use a credit/debit card, PayPal, Alipay, or WeChat
Is the online application process of getting a Tanzania Volunteer eVisa complicated?
No. After you take care of the requirements, all you have to do is fill in an online application form. It usually takes applicants only a few minutes to complete. However, if you are experiencing difficulties in the process, do not hesitate to contact iVisa’s customer support. It is available non-stop and free of charge.
There are two steps you have to go through. The first one focuses on personal information, travel dates, passport info, and processing time. The second consists of payment and revision. As soon as you are finished, just click on the submit button, and your job is done. iVisa will take care of the rest.
How long must I wait for my application to be processed?
That depends on the decision you make. iVisa allows you to choose a timeframe in which your application is processed so that you can receive your eVisa precisely when you need it. You can opt for one of the following:
- Standard processing – 15 days
- Rush processing – 13 days
- Super Rush processing – 10 days
Is it expensive to apply for a Tanzania Volunteer eVisa online?
Not at all. Nevertheless, please keep in mind that the cost of a Tanzania Volunteer eVisa is not fixed. It is established when you decide on the timeframe in which your application is processed. Here are the prices that apply to each option:
- Standard - USD $116.99
- Rush - USD $135.99
- Super Rush - USD $176.99
The prices listed above include service fees.
What is the validity of a Tanzania Volunteer eVisa?
The Tanzania Volunteer eVisa carries a validity period of
90 days after arrival.
How many entries does a Tanzania Volunteer eVisa cover and what is the duration of stay?
The Tanzania Volunteer eVisa is a Single entry visa, and it allows you to spend up to
90 days per entry in Tanzania.
Will all border checkpoints in Tanzania grant me entry while I hold a Tanzania Volunteer eVisa?
Regrettably, no. As long as you hold a Tanzania Volunteer eVisa, you are compelled to travel to Tanzania via the points of entry below.
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA),
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA),
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA),
- At Namanga border
- At Tunduma border