IMPORTANT NOTICE
  • Applicants of Visa are strongly advised to read carefully the Visa Guideline before making and application;
  • Visa applicants are advised to make their applications through the Official Tanzania Immigration website (www.immigration.go.tz)  ONLY and Not through any other links.
  • Any applicant of Visa is assumed to have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions stipulated in the Disclaimer and Visa Guideline.
  • Applicants must ensure that their passports have a validity of at least six months and at least one unused visa page before submitting their application.
  • Applicant is expected to apply for a right category of visa. If the applicant is not sure about the type of visa he/she requires, he/she is advised to seek guidance through the email:nfo@immigration.go.tz
  • Any visa wrongly applied, or which lacks sufficient attachment may be rejected;
  • No refund will be made in respect of any rejected visa application;
  • The Visa applications will be processed within 10 Days, therefore applicants are strongly advised to observe the stipulated time frame while making their applications;
  • After making payments, applicants are required to wait for approval of their Visa before theystart their journey. Approval notification will be sent to their e-mail. Or they can access the Visa Grant Notification by checking the Status of their Visa online.
  • The Tanzania Immigration Services Department may give or withhold reasons for rejection of Visa to the applicant;
  • Applicants whose nationals fall under Referral Visa category are not advised to book flight tickets or make payments for any reservations in Tanzania before they get approval for their Visa. Applicants of Referral Visa are advised to apply at least two months before their date of travel.
  • The list of countries which fall under Referred Visa may change at any time; therefore, applicants are advised to review our website from time to time.
  • Visa regulations and conditions may be subject to change at any time without prior notification to the applicants.
  • For a broad description of visa types, applicant may read the Visa MatrixNote:

NOTE:

It should be noted that the possession of Visa is not a final authority to enter the United Republic of Tanzania. The Immigration Officer at the Entry point may refuse a holder of visa to enter, if he is satisfied that the holder is unable to fulfil Immigration entry requirements or if the presence of such person or visitors in the United Republic of Tanzania would be contrary to the National Interests.

TYPES OF VISA

There are six types of visa valid for entry into Tanzania

ORDINARY VISA (SINGLE ENTRY VISA)
This visa is granted to foreign national for the purposes of Visit, Tourism, Leisure, Holiday,attending Conference, Humanitarian and charity activities, Family Visit, Health Treatment or any other purpose as may be determined by the issuing authority. Its validity does not exceed 90 days for a single entry.

BUSINESS VISA
Business visa may be issued for a period not exceeding 90 days to foreign nationals who wish to enter in the United Republic of Tanzania for one of the following purposes:

  • To conduct special assignments such as fixing/repairing machines or to run short term training,
    etc.
  • To conduct short time professional roles such as auditing accounts, making feasibility studies, establishing professionals and business contacts, making arrangements for investments during the startup period etc.
  • To conduct any other short term lawful business-related task recognised by the laws of the country and as may be determined by the issuing authority

MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA
This Visa may be issued to foreign nationals whose purposes of visits call for frequent visits to the United Republic of Tanzania.

TRANSIT VISA
This Visa may be issued to foreign nationals for the purpose of transiting through to another destination outside the United Republic for a period not exceeding seven days.

GRATIS VISA
Student visa is granted to foreign national who enters the Country for the purpose of Academicconducts such as Research Students, Intern, Volunteering, EAC Students, Exchange students(EAC and Exchange students are free of charge) and Prospective Students admitted in recognized and legally registered Institutions.

STUDENT VISA
This visa may be issued for a single entry or multiple entries to a holder of diplomatic, services or official passport or Travel Document of recognized International Organization who is on official duty and their Dependents.

REQUIREMENTS FOR VISA

ORDINARY (SINGLE ENTRY) VISA
An application of Ordinary Visa should be accompanied with the following;

  •  Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
  • Return ticket of the flight (not mandatory);
  • Dully filled in declaration form
  • 50 USD visa fee.

Visa Application for Referral Cases
 There are two modalities of application for Referral Visa Applicants.

  •  The first one, which is recommended, is for applicants to seek permission clearance first, through their host in Tanzania. In this case, the host submits the request letter detailing the reasons and duration of stay of the visitor, to the commissioner General of immigration, or the commissioner of Zanzibar, if the applicant wishes to visit Zanzibar. In this modality, the applicant while applying Online will attach his photo (passport size), Passport/Travel Document (biographic data page) and a permission letter granted. His application will be processed within five working days.
  • To apply direct online by attaching the following attachments while making application: Applicant Passport size photo;

Applicant Valid copy of Passport (biographic data page) Covering letter from a legally registered Institution/ Company if the visit is official or covering letter from an Individual who knows the applicant if the trip is personal, the letter must detail the purpose of visit and duration of stay of the prospective visitor; 50 USD Visa feeThis application will be processed within two months.

VISA PAYMENT METHOD
An Applicant can make payment of visa fee online through one of the following methods:

  •  By Visa card or By Master card;
  •  By Swift transfer (i.e. depositing money directly into bank account at the bank counter).

After making fee payment, an Applicant will receive a notification that his After making fee payment, an Applicant will receive a notification that his payment has been received. He/she will wait for Approval of Visa before starting the journey.

HOW TO APPLY VISA ONLINE

  • Visit the Immigration Services Website (www.immigration.go.tz)
  • Click “e-services” button;
  •  Select and click “e-Visa Application Form”;
  • Upload and attach the applicant’s scanned relevant documents for the Visa;
  •  Then, the applicant will receive an e-mail message containing User Identification Number (that may be used to track the application online);
  • After completion of filling an online visa application form, the applicant will have to payfor a for respective visa fee;
  • Upon successful payment, the applicant will submit his application;
  •  Lastly, the applicant will receive a message of confirmation of his application being received

TRACKING VISA APPLICATION
After successfully submitting the application, an applicant may track the progress of his application by using his ID Number, which is given during the application stage. To track the application, applicant will go back to the Visa Application System, then click the Visa Status button.

LIST OF COUNTRIES

There are some countries which their nationals require special clearance from the Commissioner General of Immigration or the Commissioner of Immigration (Zanzibar) prior to issuance of the Visa. These countries fall under the Referral Visa Category.

Applicants whose nationals fall under this category are not advised to book flight tickets or make payments for any reservations in Tanzania before they get approval for their Visa. Applicants of Referral Visa are advised to apply at least two months before their date of travel.

LIST OF AFRICAN COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS REQUIRE REFERRAL VISA TO ENTER TANZANIA

  • Chad
  • Djibouti
  • Ethiopia
  • Eritrea
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Nigeria
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Niger
  • Senegal
  • Somalia
  • Somali land
  • Sierra Leone
  •  Stateless persons or persons with refugee status

LIST OF AFRICAN COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS DO NOT REQUIRE VISA TO ENTER TANZANIA

  • Burundi
  • Botswana
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Kenya
  • Lesotho
  • Malawi
  • Madagascar
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Rwanda
  • Seychelles
  • Swazilan
  • South African Republic
  • Uganda
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe