Visa information
The purpose of a Visa
The visa is permission granted to a foreigner who intends to travel to Tanzania on business, for a holiday, to study or conduct research, or for other approved activities.
When entering Tanzania, the visitor with a visa may then obtain from the Immigration Control Officer, a pass or any other authority to enter the country.Those Who Require Visa
All foreigners from non-Commonwealth countries are required to have a valid visa unless their countries have agreements with Tanzania under which he visa requirement is waived.
Exemption: Citizens of Commonwealth countries are not required to obtain visas unless they are citizens of the United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria or India.
see table belowTypes of Visa
There are five types of visa valid for entry in Tanzania:
1.Ordinary Visa
An ordinary visa is issued at any Tanzanian mission abroad. It enables the holder to be granted a visitor’s pass at any entry point (border, airport, harbour). A person coming from a country where there is no Tanzanian mission may be issued a visa at the entry point in Tanzania.2.Business Visa
The business visa is issued to prospective investors who intend to visit Tanzania for such purposes as making feasibility studies, establishing professional and business contacts, and making arrangements for investments during the start-up period. The validity of the visa can vary from one month to six months. The fees for the visa are determined administratively, so it is advised that prospective investors consult the appropriate authorities before making application for visas.3.Multiple-Entry Visa
Foreigners who, because of their business or investments, need to make frequent visits to the United Republic of Tanzania are issued multiple-entry visas. Their validity ranges from one month to a year. Applications for multiple-entry visas are usually submitted by local contacts on behalf of the applicants. The fees for the visa are determined administratively, so it is advised that prospective investors consult the appropriate authorities before making application for visas.4.Referred Visa
The referred visa is one that requires special clearance or permission from the Director of Immigration Services in Dar es Salaam or the Principal Immigration Officer in Zanzibar. This type of visa is required for nationals of Lebanon and Somalia and for refugees and stateless people. People affected by this regulation must make enquiries at the nearest Tanzania mission abroad.5.Transit Visa
A transit visa is a permission to cross Tanzania from one entry point to another and is for people whose purpose in entering Tanzania is simply to pass through without visiting. It is issued for a maximum of two weeks.There is no special clearance required for this visa except for those specified in Paragraph 4.4 above.
The transit visa is issued only to people with onward tickets, sufficient funds for the crossing in Tanzania, and an entry visa for the country of destination (or any proof that prior arrangements have been made that satisfy this requirement).Visa-Issuing Stations and Authorities
Visas are issued by the following:
- Tanzanian missions abroad.
- The office of the Director of Immigration Services, Dar es Salaam, and the office of the Principal Immigration Officer, Zanzibar.
- Entry points to the United Republic of Tanzania: principally Namanga, Tunduma, Sirari, Horohoro, Kigoma port, Dar es Salaam International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Zanzibar Harbour and Zanzibar Airport.
- Any other gazetted entry point.
Visafees:
Country
Fee (USD)
Country
Fee
(USD)Angola 20
Mexico 35
Australia 20
Netherlands 50
Austria 20
Nigeria 20
Bahrain 20
Oman 35
Brazil 20
Poland 20
Belgium 40
Rep. of Congo 50
Burundi 20
Sweden 20
Canada 50
Switzerland 20
Cuba 20
South Africa 30
Costa-Rica 30
Spain 25
Colombia 25
Saudi Arabia 20
China 20
Somalia 20
Denmark 20
Thailand 20
Egypt 20
U.S.A 50
France 25
U.A.E. 20
Germany 20
Uruguay 20
Greece 25
Yemen 20
Italy 41
U.K. 50
India 40
Finland 25
Japan 20
Other Countries 20
Korea 20
Mozambique 20