Tanzania Visa Requirements

East African Community citizens (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan) enter visa-free. Most other nationalities need a visa, available online as e-Visa or on arrival at airports and borders. US citizens pay $100, most others pay $50.

The e-Visa allows tourism and business visits. Apply at immigration.go.tz, pay $50-100 depending on nationality, and receive approval within 2-5 days. Print and present at immigration.

Single entry visa: $50 for most nationalities, $100 for US citizens. Multiple entry visa: $100. The East Africa Tourist Visa costs $100 and covers Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.

Yes, visa on arrival is available at Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar airports, plus land borders. However, e-Visa is recommended to save time. Same fees apply. Cash (USD) required.

Tanzania has an excellent approval rate of approximately 95% for tourist visas. Safari and beach tourism are major industries with welcoming visa policies.

The EATV costs $100 and allows travel to Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda on one visa. Valid for 90 days. Apply through any of the three countries. Ideal for combined safari trips.

Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from a country with risk of transmission. It's also recommended for Tanzania travel. Carry your International Certificate of Vaccination.

Required: valid passport (6+ months validity), passport photo, travel itinerary, hotel bookings, yellow fever certificate (if required), and return/onward ticket.