Good news for travellers to Tanzania: an e-Visa lets you apply online without visiting an embassy. This guide walks through the online application step by step in 2026 — fees, documents, processing and common mistakes.
Tanzania visa at a glance
| Visa required? | Yes, for many nationalities |
|---|---|
| Main visa type | Tourist eVisa / visa on arrival |
| Government fee | 50 USD |
| Processing time | Advised to apply ~10 days before travel |
| Validity | 90 days after arrival (visa valid for a stay up to 90 days) |
| Permitted stay | 90 days |
| Where to apply | https://visa.immigration.go.tz |
| HolidaySG assistance fee | S$65 per applicant (usually S$100) |
Tanzania e-Visa at a glance
- Fee: 50 USD
- Processing: Advised to apply ~10 days before travel
- Validity: 90 days after arrival (visa valid for a stay up to 90 days)
- Permitted stay: 90 days
- Where to apply: https://visa.immigration.go.tz
E-VISA at visa.immigration.go.tz for Indians & Singaporeans — Ordinary single-entry USD 50, valid 90 days. Visa on arrival is also available at major entry points, but the e-visa is recommended to avoid delays.
How to apply for the Tanzania e-Visa online
- Open the official e-Visa portal (https://visa.immigration.go.tz) and start a new application.
- Fill in your passport and travel details exactly as they appear in your passport.
- Upload a scan of your passport bio page and a compliant photo.
- Pay the fee (50 USD) by card.
- Wait for the emailed approval (Advised to apply ~10 days before travel), then print or save it to show on arrival.
Documents you upload
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Passport bio-page scan
- Passport-size photo
- Return/onward ticket
- Hotel booking / travel itinerary
Common mistakes, delays and rejection reasons
From handling Tanzania visa applications, these are the issues that most often cause delays or refusals. Avoiding them is the single biggest thing you can control:
- Passport validity: many countries require at least six months' validity beyond your travel dates — renew early if yours is close.
- Insufficient proof of funds: bank statements that are too thin, too new, or not in your name are a common reason for delays. Show a stable balance over the last 3–6 months.
- Photo specification errors: wrong size, background colour, glasses or a smile can bounce an application. Follow the exact spec for Tanzania.
- Applying too late: submit well before departure — allow the full processing window plus a buffer, not the minimum.
- Mismatched documents: names, dates and passport numbers must match exactly across your form, flight and hotel bookings.
- Weak ties to your home country: employment letters, leave approval and return bookings help show you intend to return.
- Prior overstays or refusals: declare them honestly; hiding history causes more problems than the history itself.
Before you travel to Tanzania
- Onward or return ticket: carry proof — airlines and immigration can ask for it.
- Funds: have evidence of enough money for your stay (card and some local currency).
- Travel insurance: strongly recommended, and mandatory for some destinations.
- Copies: keep a digital and paper copy of your visa/approval and passport photo page.
Official sources
- Tanzania Immigration Department eVisa — verified 19 August 2026
Last updated 20 August 2026. Written and reviewed by the HolidaySG visa team and checked against the official sources above (facts verified 19 August 2026). Visa rules change and depend on your passport, residence and purpose of travel — always confirm with the official source before booking, or use our visa checker. HolidaySG re-confirms current requirements at the time of your application.