🧐 Tourist visa
✨ Extendable
Tanzania Ordinary Single Entry Tourist Visa
Updated:
Duration
30 days
Required income
Flexible
Program cost
$ 100
Processing
5–14 days
Your passport must remain valid for at least 6 months from your planned departure date from Tanzania. Overstaying incurs heavy daily fines and possible future bans. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory in many cases. Tanzania strictly prohibits illegal work, drug-related activities and export of protected wildlife products. Always carry proof of travel insurance, return ticket and sufficient funds. Rules may change — verify the latest requirements on official government websites before travel.
Imagine standing on the slopes of Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, watching the sunrise paint the Serengeti gold as millions of wildebeest thunder across the plains in the Great Migration. Tanzania offers world-class wildlife safaris, pristine Zanzibar beaches with turquoise waters and spice-scented air, vibrant Swahili culture, and unforgettable encounters with Maasai communities. The dry season from June to October provides perfect conditions for game viewing and mountain climbing. Get your flights, book accommodation, arrange comprehensive travel insurance and start planning your African adventure today — the wild heart of Tanzania is calling.
Official program link:
https://visa.immigration.go.tz/
✔ List of required documents to obtain Tourist visa
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
- Return ticket of the flight;
- Dully filled in declaration form
- 50 USD visa fee
📋 How to apply
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Plan Your Adventure
Decide on dates, book flights, reserve accommodation and tours, and purchase travel insurance. -
Check Requirements
Visit the official portal to confirm if you qualify for visa on arrival or must apply for e-Visa in advance. Gather all required documents listed above. -
Submit Online Application
Create an account and complete the application form at https://visa.immigration.go.tz/. Upload clear scans of your passport, photo and supporting documents. -
Pay the Fee
Pay the non-refundable visa fee of 100 USD through the secure online payment system. -
Await Processing
Monitor your email and application status. Standard processing takes 5-14 days. Print the approved visa PDF once received. -
Enter Tanzania
Arrive at your port of entry with printed visa, passport and documents. Arrange airport transfer in advance. Immigration officers will stamp your passport for a 30-day stay. Get a local SIM card for convenience.
✅ Approval tips
- Apply at least 3 weeks before travel to account for the full 5-14 day processing window
- Upload high-quality, clearly visible scans of all documents
- Provide a detailed and realistic daily itinerary showing tourist activities and tours
- Include confirmed return flights and accommodation bookings
- Demonstrate sufficient funds for the entire duration of your stay
- Ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages
❌ Common rejection reasons
- Incomplete application or missing supporting documents
- Passport expiring sooner than 6 months after planned departure
- Insufficient proof of onward/return travel or accommodation
- Previous visa violations or overstays in any country
- Criminal record or security concerns
- Suspicion that the trip is not purely for tourism (e.g. unclear intent to work or study)
❓ FAQ
Yes. Citizens of most countries can obtain the Ordinary Single Entry Visa on arrival at airports and borders for the same fee. However, applying online in advance avoids queues and guarantees entry.
The visa is usually granted for a 30-day stay. It is valid for entry within 90 days from the date of issuance.
Yes, the visa is extendable. You may apply for an extension at the Immigration Headquarters in Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar before your current permission expires.
It is required if you are arriving from or have transited through a country with yellow fever risk within the last 6 days. Carry your International Certificate of Vaccination.
No. The Ordinary Single Entry Visa is valid for both the mainland and the Zanzibar archipelago.
You can contact the support team through the portal or proceed with visa on arrival at the airport if your travel date is approaching, provided your nationality qualifies.
It is not strictly required for the application but strongly recommended. Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical evacuation and adventure sports is essential for safaris and Kilimanjaro climbs.
🔗 Official sources
- Tanzania Immigration Department Official Website (2026-05-20)
- Official Tanzania e-Visa Portal (2026-04-10)
- Tanzania Tourist Board Travel Advisory (2026-03-15)