Planning a trip to Tanzania? This guide covers exactly who needs a visa, what it costs, how long it takes and where to apply — using figures from Tanzania's official immigration authorities.
Quick answer
Most visitors to Tanzania need tourist evisa / visa on arrival, with an official government fee of 50 USD.
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) |
Who needs a visa for Tanzania?
Tourist eVisa / visa on arrival: Eligible nationalities incl. India and Singapore
Tanzania Multiple-Entry e-Visa: Eligible nationalities (subject to approval); commonly used for repeat visits
Visa on Arrival: Eligible nationals arriving at authorised entry points (incl. Indians and Singaporeans)
Tanzania Multiple-Entry e-Visa: Eligible nationalities (subject to approval); commonly used for repeat visits
Tanzania Multiple-Entry e-Visa: Eligible nationalities (subject to approval); commonly used for repeat visits
Tanzania visa options, fees and processing times
| Option | Official fee | Max stay | Processing | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist eVisa / visa on arrival | 50 USD | 90 days | Advised to apply ~10 days before travel | https://visa.immigration.go.tz |
| Tanzania Multiple-Entry e-Visa | 100 USD | 90 days | — | https://visa.immigration.go.tz |
| Visa on Arrival | 50 USD | 90 days | On arrival | https://visa.immigration.go.tz |
| Tanzania Multiple-Entry e-Visa | 100 USD | 90 days | — | https://visa.immigration.go.tz |
| Tanzania Multiple-Entry e-Visa | 100 USD | 90 days | — | https://visa.immigration.go.tz |
Documents required
For the Tourist eVisa / visa on arrival:
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Passport bio-page scan
- Passport-size photo
- Return/onward ticket
- Hotel booking / travel itinerary
How to apply
- Check your requirement by nationality (table below) or use our checker.
- Tourist eVisa / visa on arrival: https://visa.immigration.go.tz — allow Advised to apply ~10 days before travel.
- Tanzania Multiple-Entry e-Visa: https://visa.immigration.go.tz
- Visa on Arrival: https://visa.immigration.go.tz — allow On arrival.
- Tanzania Multiple-Entry e-Visa: https://visa.immigration.go.tz
- Tanzania Multiple-Entry e-Visa: https://visa.immigration.go.tz
- Keep your approval/receipt with your passport; carry proof of accommodation, onward travel and funds.
Tanzania visa for children and families
Children usually need their own visa or entry authorisation, even infants. For family applications, prepare each traveller's passport and photo, and add birth certificates for minors and, where a child travels with one parent or a guardian, a consent letter. Applying for the whole family together keeps travel dates and reference numbers consistent.
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.
Practical timeline: application → approval → travel
- 6–8 weeks before travel: check your passport validity, confirm your requirement, and start gathering documents.
- 3–4 weeks before: book refundable flights and accommodation (immigration may ask for these), then submit your Tanzania application.
- Processing: allow Advised to apply ~10 days before travel. Do not make non-refundable bookings until approved.
- On approval: print/save the approval, keep it with your passport, and complete any arrival card before you fly.
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.
Good to know
- Zanzibar requires separate mandatory travel insurance since Oct 2024.
Tanzania visa requirements by nationality
| Passport | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Tanzania visa?
Tourist eVisa / visa on arrival: 50 USD. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65.
How long does it take?
Tourist eVisa / visa on arrival: Advised to apply ~10 days before travel.
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.