Al tourist viisitors to Tanzania must have a visa which can be obtained online or from one of the Tanzanian embassies and diplomatic missions across the work. Some nationalities  can still get their Tanzania tourist visa on arrival at Tanzania borders.

To get the visa, you will be required to visit the website https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/ from where you will fill in the online Tanzania visa application form. After you will be required to make payment. The form will be reviewed and processed and you will be issued with a visa afterwards.

Entry Requirements for the Tanzania Visa

If you are not a Tanzanian, you will definitely need a visa to enter Tanzania. Besides the visa, you can also present a resident permit or a pass to enter Tanzania. Foreigners intending to enter Tanzania should be in the possession of valid passports or any other travel document which must be in addition to evidence of onward travel arrangements (like flight tickets), evidence of enough funds to support your stay in Tanzania.

TIPS FOR ONLINE TANZANIA VISA APPLICATION

• Applicants of Tanzania Visa are strongly advised to apply for Visa through the Official Tanzania Immigration Services Website (www.immigration.go.tz) ONLY and NOT through any other Internet sites;
• Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months and has a blank page where your visa will be printed.
• Ensure your apply for the right visa. If you are going for a safari in Tanzania, the standard visa is the one for you. If you are not so sure about the visa you need, it is best to first email info@visatanzania.go.tz.
• Your visa application should normally be processed within 10 working days. This could be shorter or longer depending on the verifications being conducted on your application.
• If your application lacks enough support documentation, it could be rejected upon which you can re-apply with fresh support documentation. But there will be no refund if your Tanzania visa application is rejected.
• Please note that even though you might have a confirmed Tanzania visa, the immigration office still has all rights to deny you entry into Tanzania or cancel your visa.
• Not all countries are required to apply for Tanzania visa in advance before arrival. Please look through the list of those countries (listed below this page) of those nationalities that do not need advance visas application for Tanzania.

You are required to fill in the online form, make payment, and submit your application online. Your form will be internally reviewed and processed.

Applicants will be notified through their e-mails whether their applications have been accepted or rejected. They may also TRACK their application statuses through the online system. Applicants may as well be required to visit the nearest Tanzanian Embassies or Consular Offices for interviews.

How to Apply for the Tanzania Visa Online

• Visit the Immigration Services Website ()
• Click “e-services” button;
• Select and click “e-Visa Application Form”;
• Fill all required details in the 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 pay for 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.