Tanzania visa application and requirements

Tanzania Visa

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A visa is required for this destination.

This Visa is issued for a single entry to a visitor for a period not exceeding three months for the purpose of holidays, tourism, visiting, leisure, short time health treatment or any other activity legally recognized by the Law of the United Republic of Tanzania.

This type of visa is issued to persons whose nature of their businesses or circumstances require them to make frequent visits to the United Republic of Tanzania.

This visa may be issued to a person for the purpose of transiting to another destination outside the United Republic of Tanzania for a period not exceeding seven days. The applicant of this visa is required to hold a visa of the destination country. Fill out Tanza

This type of visa is issued to persons whose nature of their businesses or circumstances require them to make frequent visits to the United Republic of Tanzania.

Fill out Tanzania Tourist e-visa application form online

and provide digital copies of the following documents:
  • Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.

  • Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.

  • Itinerary. Copy of confirmed tickets showing entry and exit to and from Tanzania.

  • Personal invitation. If visiting friends or family, you must provide letter of invitation with the contact information of the host and visitor, purpose and duration of the visit, confirmation of accommodation including the address, signature and date.

  • Host's ID. Please provide a copy of the host's local ID or passport.

  • Additional Requirements. If visiting for Meetings/Workshops:
    • Invitation Letter;
    • Business License;
    If visiting for Exhibition and Trade Fairs Organized by Government & Private Institutions:
    • Invitation Letter;
    If visiting for Humanitarians and charity activities:
    • Invitation Letter;
    • NGO’s Registration Certificates;
    • Invitation letter from a legally registered Institution/ Company or university/college;
    • Certificate of Registration
    If visiting for Health treatment:
    • Medical Report
    If visiting for Family visit:
    • Marriage Certificate for Spause/Birth Certificate for Children;
    • A copy of birth certificate (Child).

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A visa is not required for this destination.

Additional information
  • Applicants are required to enter the United Republic of Tanzania through the five specified Entry Points, which are:
    Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA);
    Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA);
    Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA);
    Namanga border;
    Tunduma border.
  • Applicants are required to enter the United Republic of Tanzania through the five specified Entry Points, which are:
    Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA);
    Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA);
    Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA);
    Namanga border;
    Tunduma border.
  • Applicants are required to enter the United Republic of Tanzania through the five specified Entry Points, which are:
    Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA);
    Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA);
    Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA);
    Namanga border;
    Tunduma border.
  • Applicants are required to enter the United Republic of Tanzania through the five specified Entry Points, which are:
    Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA);
    Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA);
    Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA);
    Namanga border;
    Tunduma border.
  • Applicants are required to enter the United Republic of Tanzania through the five specified Entry Points, which are:
    Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA);
    Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA);
    Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA);
    Namanga border;
    Tunduma border.
  • Applicants are required to enter the United Republic of Tanzania through the five specified Entry Points, which are:
    Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA);
    Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA);
    Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA);
    Namanga border;
    Tunduma border.
  • Additional requirement/s for the purposes of Director of Company Registered in Tanzania visit; or, Consultancy with Registred Companies NGO's and Other Institutions
    PDF Copy of an invitation from the host company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa.
    PDF Copy of registration certificate or Certificate of Incorporation/Compliance.
    PDF Copy of Proof of being a director, an agent, representative, shareholder.
  • Additional requirement/s for the purpose of Regular Family Visits
    PDF Copy of an invitation from the host company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa.
    PDF Copy of Marriage Certificate for Spouse.
    PDF Copy of Birth Certificate for Child.

Tanzania Tourist e-visa fees for citizens of Ireland

Type of visaValidity
Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa.
Processing
Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only.
Embassy feeService feeCase credit
The fee will be credited towards future filings through VisaHQ.
VAT (23%)Total cost
Single entry (30 days stay)
Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa.
up to 90 days
Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only.
3-5 business days
Embassy fee:47.00 EUR
Service fee:65.00 EUR
Case credit*:0.00 EUR
VAT (23%):14.95 EUR
Total cost:126.95 EUR
126.95 EUR
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