Tanzania attracts safari-goers and beach seekers from around the world. Securing your visa is the first step toward an unforgettable adventure. Most travellers can obtain a tourist visa upon arrival or online via the convenient eVisa system, typically valid for 90 days.
Prefer applying in advance? Submit your documents online for approval before boarding, or visit a Tanzanian embassy or consulate in your home country. Whichever path you choose, plan ahead, gather the correct paperwork, and you'll be ready to explore the plains of Serengeti or the shores of Zanzibar with ease.
How to Apply for a Tanzania eVisa Online
- 1Visit the official Tanzania Immigration website.
- 2Under "New Application," select "Apply for a New Visa."
- 3Provide your email address, passport number, and issuing country.
- 4Set a security question and answer to resume your application if needed.
- 5Verify using "I'm not a robot," then proceed with "Start New Application."
- 6Use the Application ID sent to your email to track status or continue later.
Important Tips for Applying
- Have a valid passport with at least six months of validity beyond arrival.
- Complete the visa form accurately and supply two recent passport-sized photos.
- Prepare proof of return or onward travel and sufficient funds for your stay.
- Pay visa fees in U.S. dollars; some nationalities require yellow fever certificates.
- Medications legal at home may be restricted—verify with the Tanzanian embassy and carry prescriptions.
Tanzania Visa Types
Select the visa that fits your purpose of travel. Tourist, business, transit, and student visas each carry specific requirements—confirm details before applying.
Tourist Visa
For leisure travel, safari, and beach holidays.
Business Visa
For business meetings, conferences, and work-related visits.
Transit Visa
For travellers passing through Tanzania to another destination.
Student Visa
For academic studies and educational programmes.
Additional Notes
- Zanzibar follows the same visa rules as mainland Tanzania—no separate visa required.
- Business or extended stays may require different visa categories; review requirements in advance.
- Apply several weeks ahead during peak seasons to avoid processing delays.
Visa sorted? Elevated Tanzania Safaris will guide you through every step—from documents to your first Serengeti game drive.
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