Tanzania Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
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Tanzania visa at a glance
- Government visa 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)
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Visa required?
- Eligible nationalities incl. India and Singapore
Do you need a visa for Tanzania?
Travellers from East African Community, SADC and many Commonwealth/African states (Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa etc. — 90 days). can generally enter Tanzania without a visa. An e-Visa is available — 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.. Eligible nationalities incl. India and Singapore
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from East African Community, SADC and many Commonwealth/African states (Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa etc. — 90 days). do not require a visa for Tanzania for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Tanzania Immigration Department eVisa) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Tanzania visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Tourist eVisa / visa on arrival
Official fee: 50 USD- Validity
- 90 days after arrival (visa valid for a stay up to 90 days)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Advised to apply ~10 days before travel
- Processing time
- Advised to apply ~10 days before travel
- Where to apply
- https://visa.immigration.go.tz
Who needs it: Eligible nationalities incl. India and Singapore
Visa-free: East African Community, SADC and many Commonwealth/African states (Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa etc. — 90 days).
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Passport bio-page scan
- Passport-size photo
- Return/onward ticket
- Hotel booking / travel itinerary
Arrival card: None
Zanzibar requires separate mandatory travel insurance since Oct 2024.
Source: Tanzania Immigration Department eVisa · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Tanzania Multiple-Entry e-Visa
Official fee: 100 USD- Validity
- Up to 12 months from issue; each stay up to 90 days
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- https://visa.immigration.go.tz
Who needs it: Eligible nationalities (subject to approval); commonly used for repeat visits
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Photo
- Bio-page scan
- Itinerary
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visa on Arrival
Official fee: 50 USD- Validity
- Single entry, up to 90-day stay
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- On arrival
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- https://visa.immigration.go.tz
Who needs it: Eligible nationals arriving at authorised entry points (incl. Indians and Singaporeans)
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Return ticket
- USD cash for the visa fee
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Tanzania Multiple-Entry e-Visa
Official fee: 100 USD- Validity
- Up to 12 months from issue; each stay up to 90 days
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- https://visa.immigration.go.tz
Who needs it: Eligible nationalities (subject to approval); commonly used for repeat visits
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Photo
- Bio-page scan
- Itinerary
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Tanzania Multiple-Entry e-Visa
Official fee: 100 USD- Validity
- Up to 12 months from issue; each stay up to 90 days
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- https://visa.immigration.go.tz
Who needs it: Eligible nationalities (subject to approval); commonly used for repeat visits
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Photo
- Bio-page scan
- Itinerary
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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