You can get a visa on arrival. Wait times typically range from 30 minutes to over 2 hours. You'll need to queue for document verification, then payment, then immigration clearance. Skip the queues and get faster entry by applying for an eVisa in advance.

Travellers need a visa to visit Tanzania for Business.

Travellers can apply for a Tanzania eVisa and submit their application and supporting documents online. Once the application is approved, travellers receive their eVisa confirmation electronically.

Tanzania’s eVisa service is temporarily suspended due to a technical issue.

Travellers need a visa to visit Tanzania for Tourism.

Travellers can apply for a Tanzania eVisa online. Once the application is approved, travellers receive their eVisa confirmation electronically.

The Tanzania eVisa portal has been down since March 2, 2026. Travellers can obtain a Visa on arrival in the meantime.

Travellers under 18 travelling alone or with only one parent are advised to carry a notarized parental consent letter signed by both parents or legal guardians, along with copies of the parents' IDs.

Contact your airline, as they may have additional requirements for minors beyond standard rules.

Travellers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Tanzania.

Travellers need a valid passport to enter Tanzania. The traveller's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveller arrives in Tanzania. The passport must have at least 1 blank pages.

All travellers visiting Zanzibar must obtain inbound travel insurance from Zanzibar Insurance Corporation. The insurance provides coverage for up to 92 days. Travellers must carry proof of insurance with them when travelling to Zanzibar.

See the source for more details.

Travellers should consider:

• Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines;
• Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas;
• Routine vaccines including Measles.

Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

• Health screening: While not always required, officials might ask for a health certificate or a medical exam upon arrival. This is more likely if you're coming from an area with a health outbreak or if you show signs of illness.