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Tanzania Visa and Passport Requirements

Passports:

To enter Tanzania, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the entry date and have at least one blank page.

While part of Tanzania, Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region with its own immigration procedures. You may be asked to show your passport on entry and exit. In addition, all visitors to Zanzibar (excluding residents) must have mandatory Inbound Travel Insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation for the duration of their stay (up to 92 days).

Visas:

Visas for Tanzania are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except:
1. Nationals of Cyprus, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Malta, and Romania do not require a visa.

Citizens from the following countries can enter Tanzania without a visa:

Africa: Botswana, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Eswatini (Swaziland), Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Asia: Brunei, Hong Kong (China), Macao (China), Malaysia, Singapore.

Europe: Cyprus, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Malta, Romania.

Oceania: Ashmore & Cartier Islands, Cocos Islands, Cook Islands, Christmas Islands, Falkland Islands, Heard Island, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue Island, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Ross Dependency, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

Caribbean: Antigua & Barbuda, Anguilla, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica (Commonwealth of Dominica), Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos.

Please note that visa exemption policies are subject to change. It's advisable to consult the official Tanzania Immigration Department's website or contact the nearest Tanzanian embassy or consulate before your travel to obtain the most current information.

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Types and cost:

Single-entry tourist e-visa: US$50.

Multiple-entry tourist e-visa: US$100.

Transit e-visa: US$30.

Validity:

Single-entry: 90 days from the date of issue.

Multiple-entry: 12 months from the date of issue.

Transit:

Transit visas are available for those travelling through Tanzania to other destinations within a 14-day period. An onward flight ticket and/or proof of a visa of the destination may be required.

Application to:

Apply online via visa.immigration.go.tz.

Americans must obtain a multiple-entry visa even if the purpose is a short holiday.

Temporary residence:

Residence permits are granted to foreign nationals if they are employed by a Tanzanian company, or working long-term as missionaries or volunteers. You must apply for these through the Immigration Services Department (immigration.go.tz).

Working days:

About ten working days.

Sufficient funds:

Visitors must show that they can support themselves.

Extension of stay:

You can extend your visas for three months at a time up to a maximum of six months at the immigration office in Dar es Salaam.
Business visas are not extendable without special permission from the Commissioner-General of Immigration.

Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.

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