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Who needs a visa for Tanzania?

Entry rules for Tanzania by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Immigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Tanzania), checked .

In brief

Citizens of 49 countries and territories can visit Tanzania without a visa. 124 get a visa on arrival. Everyone else, 25 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free
49
On arrival
124
eVisa or ETA
25
Visa required
0

About 899 m people (11% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Tanzania: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Immigration Services Department, Ministry of Home AffairsReport a change

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Tanzania entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-freeNot stated49DR Congo, South Africa, Kenya, UgandaImmigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs
Visa on arrival90 days (Ordinary Visa)123India, China, Indonesia, NigeriaImmigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs
Visa on arrival, with conditions90 days per visit (Multiple Visa, valid up to 12 months)1United StatesImmigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs
eVisa90 days (Ordinary Visa)123India, China, Indonesia, NigeriaImmigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs
eVisa90 days per visit (Multiple Visa, valid up to 12 months)1United StatesImmigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs
eVisa, with conditions90 days (Ordinary Visa)23Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, IraqImmigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs
eVisaNot stated2Nicaragua, TaiwanImmigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs

Visa-free: DR Congo, South Africa, Kenya and 46 more

49 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Immigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Tanzania), checked NATIONALS AND PASSPORT HOLDERS WHO ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR VISA TO ENTER TANZANIA.

Visa on arrival for 90 days (Ordinary Visa): India, China, Indonesia and 120 more

123 nationalities

The visa is issued at the border, for 90 days (Ordinary Visa).

Source: Immigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Tanzania), checked Nationals from the countries listed below are eligible for both the online and the on arrival Visa facility.

Visa on arrival for 90 days per visit (Multiple Visa, valid up to 12 months) with conditions: the US

1 nationality

Multiple Visa only (USD 100), even for a single trip; US citizens cannot get the Ordinary Visa.

Source: Immigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Tanzania), checked Holders of USA passports coming for tourism are required to apply for a Multiple Visa; ... The fee for a Multiple Visa is 100 USD and it has a validity of 1 year; ... on each visit a holder may stay in the country for a maximum period of three months (90 days).

eVisa for 90 days (Ordinary Visa): India, China, Indonesia and 120 more

123 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Immigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Tanzania), checked Nationals from the countries listed below are eligible for both the online and the on arrival Visa facility.

eVisa for 90 days per visit (Multiple Visa, valid up to 12 months): the US

1 nationality

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Immigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Tanzania), checked Holders of USA passports coming for tourism are required to apply for a Multiple Visa; ... The fee for a Multiple Visa is 100 USD and it has a validity of 1 year; ... on each visit a holder may stay in the country for a maximum period of three months (90 days).

eVisa for 90 days (Ordinary Visa) with conditions: Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran and 20 more

23 nationalities

Referral visa: apply online and wait for approval by the Commissioner General of Immigration (about 2 months ahead); no visa on arrival without that approval.

Source: Immigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Tanzania), checked Nationals from the list below cannot obtain a Visa upon arrival unless they have obtained special permission from the Commissioner General of Immigration.

eVisa: Nicaragua and Taiwan

2 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Immigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Tanzania), checked For foreign citizens who wish to visit the United Republic of Tanzania, click the link below to apply for a new visa.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, visa.immigration.go.tz. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules. Our guides: Tanzania e-Visa: the official website, the fee and how to apply.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania?

It depends on your passport: 49 nationalities are visa-free, 124 get a visa on arrival and 25 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Not in advance. Indian citizens get a visa on arrival (90 days (Ordinary Visa)) (Immigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Tanzania), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Not in advance. US citizens get a visa on arrival (90 days per visit (Multiple Visa, valid up to 12 months)); Multiple Visa only (USD 100), even for a single trip; US citizens cannot get the Ordinary Visa (Immigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Tanzania), checked 1 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for a Tanzania visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 25 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at visa.immigration.go.tz.

Sources and changes

  1. Immigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Tanzania)immigration.go.tz · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Tanzania Visa Guidelines, Sept 2026 (PDF)immigration.go.tz · checked 1 Nov 2026
  3. Tanzania eVisa (official portal)visa.immigration.go.tz · checked 31 Oct 2026
  4. Immigration Services Departmentimmigration.go.tz · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. Tanzania: US citizens take the Multiple Visa, not the Ordinary Visa
  2. All groups checked against Immigration Services Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Tanzania).

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